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I was due on July 17 and baby still hasn't dropped and my cervix is still closed. My doctor thinks it could be because the opening of my pelvis is too narrow. At 36 wks the baby turned breech but I managed to make it turn naturally. It has been head down ever since but it just won't engage! I am being induced on Monday night in the hope that I might be able to deliver v____ally because the doctor said that it's still possible.However, if labour doesn't progress, he will do a c-section. I have always been scared of childbirth but now I am really scared of having a c-section. I have heard stories of never really recovering from one. Is this true or only if you have a lousy doctor? It's Friday night and I'm thinking of having a hot curry for dinner and maybe some s_x to bring on labour - and hopefully not make the baby turn again! Can anyone ease my nerves, I'm really scared about Monday.

I have had two c-sections and am about to have my third. After 14 hours of labor, my oldest daughter's heart rate began to drop, so I had the first c-section. Since our second was only 14 months later, I opted for another, although my doctor was great and totally made it my choice and gave me plenty of info both ways, and I did lots of research myself. The night before I was scheduled for my second, I thought my water was leaking, so I went to the er to be checked and was told my pelvis was small, too. Huh, may have played a part in the long labor before. Who knows? Both sections and the recoveries went very smoothly. I just had to know my limits and follow the doctor's directions. I felt fine within six days both times, just sore from the incision. But that is my experience. Everyone is different, and I think one of the keys is having very open, intelligent dialogue with your doctor before and after the procedure. No question is stupid, and it doesn't matter how often you call their office, if you have a valid concern. Also, discuss your previous experiences very frankly, what you feel could be improved and how you felt about the whole procedure. Do as much research on your own as possible, so you come to the table more informed about your options and the whole situation. While childbirth, through any method, may not be the most pleasant physical experience you will experience, it doesn't have to be torture either. I hope this is helpful--I am no know-it-all, but this was my experience.

My mother and I both have small pelvises. My mother has 4 children, all through c-section. She tried giving birth naturally to the third child, but after 20 hours of labor, she was only 1cm dilated. They had to do an emergency c-section. I had my first son 2 years ago and I am now 17 weeks pregnant with my second. At 40 weeks with my first, the doctor did a thorough exam and noticed that I had a narrow pelvis. He said that the baby would not fit, so we set up an appt. and had a c-section. I will be doing the same with this one because a second doctor told me the same thing, that I had a small pelvis. I do not want to put the baby and I through unnecessary stress, so we will plan a c-section for my second baby as well. I would have probably tried to do it naturally, besides the whole small pelvis thing, but seeing that my mother had no success, and from what I am reading, I really think a c-section is best. Giving birth is beautiful no matter what, so I focus on seeing the good things about the situation, like no super strong contractions! I would of liked to experience the natural way of giving birth, but I am grateful that I can at least have babies and feel creation inside me. Wish everyone the best!