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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
Gastroschisis - Caesarean or vaginal delivery?
This forum is for questions regarding Gastroenterology issues such as Acid Reflux (GERD), Barretts Esophagus, Colitis, Colon/Bowel Disorders, Crohn's Disease, Diverticulitis/Diverticulosis, Digestive Disorders, IBS, Stomach Pain.
Gastroschisis - Caesarean or vaginal delivery?
by ErynCK, Mar 15, 2002 12:00AM
My unborn child was diagnosed with gastroschisis three months ago. I have been told this entire time that I would have a c-section at 37 weeks. Now a doctor I have never met before has come in and told me to have the baby vaginally. I am not sure whether he is basing this on his own opinion or sound medical data. I want to do what is best for my unborn son. So I have gone in search of second, third, and fourth opinions. So what I would like to know if vaginal is safe for my child or should I go ahead with the c-section?
Member Comments
by pikamom, Mar 16, 2002 12:00AM
Hello, I did a quick search for you on GOOGLE and it seems that doctors now think there's no benefit to delivering early by C-Section and that a pregnancy should be allowed to progress to normal delivery. If I was you I'd just make sure I delivered in a large teaching hospital to ensure your child gets the best most up to date medical care. Best wishes.
