Hello,
I had my thirty week check up with my OB last week, and measured 41 cm from pelvis to top of uterus. Apparently for a 'normal' baby this should measure between 30-32 cm, and the OB is already talking about a c-section, an internal examination to measure my pelvis, and the likelihood of 'vaginal trauma' (his words) and the baby's shoulders getting stuck and possibly getting damaged permanently if I try birthing in a natural way. Needless to say I came out of the room quite rattled and stunned, and now feel really unsure and undermined in my desire to have a natural vaginal birth.

Can anyone offer advice? I've read heaps about OBs not being able to really measure pelvic capability, and about how women generally do not produce babies they are unable to deliver.

In addition to this, the OB has indicated that I should by no means deliver at the Family Birth Centre (at the Mercy in Melbourne), saying that if I choose a vaginal delivery I need to be near operating rooms if things go wrong. Whilst I desperately want to ignore his assumptions that my body can't do this, I nonetheless do not want to compromise my baby's health or that of my poor pelvic floor - the word prolapse scares me silly!

Any suggestions/advice is appreciated!
Cheers