plus size Delivery! Okay mommies. So being plus sized and all I was wondering how many of you have had a vaginal…
plus size Delivery!
Okay mommies. So being plus sized and all I was wondering how many of you have had a vaginal delivery? This will be my first and I really wanna do a vaginal but due to being on the bigger side my doctors keep bringing up having me as a c section.. I've refused many times as I don't see the need to have one just because I'm plus sized... So I was wondering, has anyone had a successful vaginal delivery being plus sized?
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With my last pregnancy i weighed 292lbs when i gave birth. My doctor never brought up a ccection just because of my weight. I had vaginal birth. This time around im bigger and will do a vaginal birth also.
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Don’t let them talk you into c-section just because of your weight. The only reason they wanna do that is they get paid more for doing c-sections... stand your ground momma. Unless it’s life threatening and you have to have one I’d stick with what you wanna do.
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I am a plus size momma and this will be my 4th vaginas delivery. Don't listen to them. :) You got this
Cory Park·
That really makes me feel better. They have been pushing since my 12 week visit that's all they talk about. I've told them that I refuse to have one unless medically necessary, but they keep saying about still scheduling me for one. Which I do NOT wanna do. I'm almost 32 weeks pregnant and have no idea what to do at this point :( how do I keep standing my ground if they aren't listening?
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I know switching doctors this late in a pregnancy isn’t fun, but is it an option? You should absolutely NOT have to have a csection unless medically necessary, and being plus size doesn’t count!
Cory Park·
I wouldn't even know how to go about it because of all of my appointments and complications. :(
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I dont see why that matters at all. I was 231lbs when I delivered my last. No issues at all. Tell them if they ask again you will switch doctors.
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I'm currently 30 weeks and weighing in at 192 and my First OB had told me that I need to lose weight or I'll be having another c section (this was after I told her my fear of having another one, I want a vaginal delivery so bad). I left so upset, then shook it off.
I found a new OB within 2 days and he is the most amazing man. He told me that he will do everything in his power to make sure that I get my wish of a vaginal delivery. I told him if it came to it and NEEDED a c section, then of course. But if it's not necessary, I don't want it. And not once did he say anything about my weight. He said I looked great!!
Find somebody new! Don't let somebody ruin what's yours!
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I do. Not understand why they would give you a c-section because you are plus sized that is ridiculous. With my last pregnancy I was 203lbs when I got pregnant and never heard this not once. I gave birth just like all my other kids vaginally it was actually the first birth i did not tear. I also have obese friends who had their kids vaginally and perfectly fine
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I was 246 when I had my daughter and I'm 239 now with my son @31 weeks and never have I been told I needed to have a c section because of my weight! Unless it's medically necessary I'd fight that!
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I was 300+ pounds with my first kid and had a successful vaginal delivery. I would definitely opt out of getting a cesarean if it's not necessary.
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I was 180 at delivery of my first two daughters & had a successful vaginal birth of two nearly 10 lb girls.
I plan to do this same with this little boy, even though I’m coming in at 192 now at 29 weeks
Cory Park·
I'm almost 300 even :( I know that is terrible but I really let myself go before the pregnancy due to an injury.
deleted-user·
I'm 318#. This will be my 5th vag delivery, providing baby gets his head down.
Cory Park·
Thank all of you ladies for all of your support! it really means a lot!
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Thats crazy! I weighed 270 lbs when i delivered my son, my doctors never insisted on c section, let alone mentioned it.
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Maybe switch to a different Dr? I'm thinking about it and I am 31 weeks.
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With my first baby I was 340lb and had a vaginal delivery
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It's not about size - it's about muscle strength and endurance : ) Do a TON of walking, starting now, and try to get some squats in to get your pelvic muscles ready and strong for a vaginal delivery.
Also, if you have gestational diabetes, docs will always want to talk about c-section because of size of baby, but not necessarily the size of you. Make sure to stand your ground, but also make sure to prepare your body. Delivery is a bit of a marathon and you wouldn't just show up and run one without preparing. :)