shoulder dystocia

[gemmaplustwo]

Anyone had this befor then go on to have a streight forward delivery next time??i had it with my second, this time they are monitoring babys size to try reduce the risk again...but now im so close im nervous, they offerd me a planned section and i turned it down, wondering if i did the right thing :-\

 

[maybebaby3]

No advice but hope you get the birth you want! Xx

 

[baby_maybe]

Not me, but my sister had it with her last one, but not her first. She is 29 weeks with her third now and is being monitored with growth scans from 32 weeks and will be induced a little earlier if it looks like baby is getting big. She had the opposite to you though, they want to try and avoid a section if possible and would like to see her deliver vaginally with a not too large baby instead

 

[lozzy21]

I had it with my first, 50% of babys with SD are average weight or small for their size so there is a lot more at play than just babys size. Have you looked at how to reduce the risks of it happening again. Minimal intervention ie no drips, no constant monitoring and being upright can help. When it comes to pushing the best position to be in is squatting or on all fours and what ever you do stay off your back.

 

[gemmaplustwo]

Thanx ladie, well tbh i think.its more to do with me having a small pelvis as my babies werent really big
my second who i had the SD with was 8lb2oz, so not sure actually how helpful the monitoring her weight is, except maybe they wont let me got too much over...i plan on an active birth...well i want to use the pool for labour, then try all fours for delivery...but with my first i tried allsorts of positions like squatting,standing and mw in the end said partially sitting was working best for me...so thats the position i used for second(plus after 30hours labour i was exhausted) but i am planning different positions again this time...if my SPD will allow anyhow :-\ x

 

[justkitty]

My sister had an amazing birth with her second after dystocia with her first. She fretted all pregnancy but was happy she didn't have an elective

 

[lozzy21]

Its not so much the position for labour thats important but the position for the birth. You want something thats going to give your pelvis the most room to open

 

[aimee-lou]

I had a partial SD with my first (led to an Erb's Palsy) and then a very smooth delivery with only a very minor sticky moment with his shoulders got wedged actually in my vaginal opening. Midwife was able to get him out without me tearing They knew about Earl and they were in high alert.

There was a lady on here, screen name aliss, she had a full SD with her first then went on to have a partial with her second but she opted for a home birth with her second and it went very smoothly and even though she did get transfered she was able to give birth without much intervention and just a bit of repositioning. She would probably be the best person to speak to.

 

[Tacey]

I've not had another since, so can't help with that, but Arthur was born at home, and it was a very peaceful experience, despite the SD. It took 7 minutes from his head being born to the rest of him following. The midwives helped me shift into various positions. In the end it was a modified form of McRoberts (lying back with knees up to my stomach) that popped him out.

As far as I'm aware, allowing baby to come in their own time helps reduce the chance of SD. Induction, forceps, ventouse (although obviously, they may be needed) and directed or purple pushing can all increase the likelihood of SD.

Good luck! I hope it doesn't occur for you again!

 

[gemmaplustwo]

Thanx ladies, well saw my consultant tuesday and he said the registra will be on alert when im in,i have an induction date for 8th but hoping and praying i go into labour befor then x

 

[rubberducky88]

Just wanted to say good luck.
I found out yesterday I'm pregnant with my 2nd and I had a horrendous SD birth with my first which led to him bein in neonatal & being transferred to a diff hospital for cooling treatment so I'm terrified!!
MacRobert procedure wouldn't dislodge him so in the end he was just yanked out by his neck by a passing consultant

I think a lot of blame has to be put on my midwife, she topped up my epidural too close to the end so I couldn't feel my contractions, she forced me to stay on my back as well when I was begging to get on all 4s.

This time I'm gonna push for an active labour and stick to my guns and try not to have an epidural!!

Hope your birth goes well hun xx

 

[LockandKey]

no advice really, just wanted to say good luck, and know how you are feeling DD had a particularly bad shoulder dystoica during her birth that resulted in 4 weeks of bf trouble and 5 months of physical therapy, it was a nightmare that I'd rather not relive again

Also thought about trying a different position this time, maybe all fours or squatting may help avoid similar previous complications. Good luck!

 

[andyjewell]

I had SD with my 4th baby(born 18 days ago). He was 12lb 10oz though! I was in a good birthing position but that obviously didn't help in this case. I won't be having any more kids though. If i did accidently get pregnant then i'd be very dubious about having another natural birth. The pain of getting him unstuck was horrific.

 

[aliss]

I've had two.

The 1st was an induction & awful (collarbone break). The 2nd was a home birth but minor - I was transferred after 1 hour pushing (a sign of dystocia) and the actual birth was in the hospital about 45 minutes after arrival. Being free & mobile at home was amazing. I'm not tempting it for a 3rd time though. I'm glad I refused the section. No injuries, no tears, baby was fine. He was only 8lb 6oz.

 

[Guppy051708]

I did NOT have it with my first, but i DID have it with my second. It was only mild though.
My first was posterior though, so im guessing i have some sort of anatomical issue. Im wondering how the next one will fair, but honestly im just going to approach it like i never had it before, and if i have it again i know i have experienced MWs there to help, much like they did last time and they did a fantastic job. I still feel safe.

 

[gemmaplustwo]

Just realised I never updated this! 8months later lol
well after all the worry, I had a very quick and easy streightforward birth. 1.5hours long

 

[Guppy051708]

Excellent!
Congrats!

 

[Guppy051708]

I figured i would update As well.
Everything went great. No shoulder dyscotia or anything. Delievery was fast and baby oresented normally. No issues whatsoever

I did NOT have it with my first, but i DID have it with my second. It was only mild though.
My first was posterior though, so im guessing i have some sort of anatomical issue. Im wondering how the next one will fair, but honestly im just going to approach it like i never had it before, and if i have it again i know i have experienced MWs there to help, much like they did last time and they did a fantastic job. I still feel safe.

 

[rubberducky88]

Thank you so much for the updates! My due date is in a week and this makes
Me positive xx

 

[aliss]

Congrats guppy and gemma!!!

I'm another one who had the 2nd problem-free (mostly, it was loooong but not a scratch!). Good luck rubberducky, you'll do great!