chiro says c-section, ob says not.

[~Raven~]

I think your OB is doing a good thing not relying on just an xray alone as a reason for you not being able to birth your baby vaginally.
You pelvic ligaments are soft and they stretch to accommodate the baby. It really is an unknown just how much it can open. Also the position you birth in has a lot to do with it ie squatting opens up the pelvis a lot more than being on your back. Ask your mum and your sister what positions they were in.

[fionas]

I can understand why you're worried - it would be hard to get something like that out of your mind once it's been planted there.

But I guess you could also look at it this way ... if it was as easy as looking at an x-ray, then obs would be sending everyone off for one and saving us all a lot of time and trouble.

Honestly, I would think the answer is maybe you can, maybe you can't but the only way of finding out for sure is to give a vaginal birth a go.

But also you need to feel comfortable and confident so I'd be researching your family history more and at the same time reading about positions in labour etc. etc.

I'm sorry that you've been giving this to worry about and I hope once you start finding out more you'll feel better about whatever you ultimately decide to do.

[Pandora]

If your really want a c/s becuase thats something you want for you, then push for it or change to another OB.

I wouldnt just go on your mums and your sisters births though, becuase you could have an entirely differnt one. Positioning as mentioned, has a lot to do with it, both yours and the babys.

If you want to, get another opinion for a different OB and/or chiro.
Many OBs may not want to go in to major abdominal surgery if they think its avoidable, but hes not about to put you or your baby at risk either.

[Snacks]

I actually think it's pretty irresponsible of your chiro to tell you that! Sorry, but I wouldn't be paying any attention. Your OB is far more qualified to advise you on that and I'm just really sorry that your chiro has given you more reason to doubt your ability to birth your baby vaginally.
As rayray said, if you do WANT a c/s, then get another dr, but if your worry is based on your chiro and your family's experience, then I'd say research some more. Find yourself some fabulous support and do some calmbirthing or grab a pink kit. If you are confident in your ability to birth, that's your best chance to do so.
If you'd like a second opinion from another OB (one who you are confident has listened to and not just rudely dismissed your concerns!) go for it. I'd say that'd be wise. But I personally wouldn't go to a different chiro for an opinion on your capability of birthing a baby! JMO.

[*Efjay*]

another thing to think about, at 16 your body structure wouldn't be fully developed & would appear much smaller then it probably is as adult, especially a pregnant adult.
I would discuss your concerns with your OB & ask him to take them seriously so that you are able to make an informed choice on how to birth your baby, based on any findings from now, not 12 years ago.

[Junglemum]

I would be taking advice from my OB rather than a chiro. Not dissing chiro's, but they don't have a medical degree, or the birthing experience of your OB.
If you were after a second opinion i'd be getting one from another OB, not another Chiro.

But if you have concerns about it, you need to sort it out either way. The mind is so powerful and if you have in the back of your mind thoughts that you wone be able to birth vaginally, then it will undoubtedly effect your birth. So do your research and what ever you decide, make sure you are comfortable and happy with your decision. Best of luck.

[beau_9]

yeh falguni, it is very hard to get something out of your head once it's in there.
i will be happy to try a vaginal birth but it's also so scary when you have a different thought in the back of your mind. anyway i'll def get a opinion from another ob, not a chiro just to be on the safe side.
it wasn't the opinion of the ob that bothered me, it was just the way he spoke to me cause i never said to him i didn't want a vaginal delivery i was just telling him what i'd been told. anyway thanks for all your reply's...much appreciated.