My best friend is very short and her OB also sited this as one of the reasons he wanted her to have a c-section (which she did have).
I had to seriously bite my tongue, because she has such trust in this guy nothing I said would make any difference to her.
But I agree with the other ladies that it is not a valid reason for a c/s.
I was never told when i was pg with Kimberley or Alexander that i would need a c-section because of my height. I did end up with c-sections with both of mine but that was for pre-eclampsia not because of how short i am.
I've got a friend under 5ft and she's had 4 natural births.
What cabbage was this obstetrician brought up under?
Like all these things, you have the absolute right to ask for the scientific evidence that backs up the statements your ob makes. If s/he is confident in their knowledge they will have no problem providing it to you and should do it with good grace, knowing that their client is trying to fully inform herself about her own body.
I think the stature reason given is suitable for formal complaint to be made.
Interesting to read that you could be given such wrong information.
I would complain, simply so that other women don't have to be subjected to the same ill-treatment you were given. My heart goes out to you and I hope the next time round you get better care.
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