Pregnant with a metal pelvis...

[wit_11]

When I was in high school, I was involved in a bad car accident which resulted in many injuries-- one being a fractured pelvis. I had to have metal plates and screws put in the place of my right pelvic bone, and they're still there. I am now 29 weeks pregnant and am concerned about whether or not I can or should deliver naturally. My doctor doesn't seem to know the answer and says he will talk to an orthopedic surgeon about it, but he's yet to give me any answers. Of course I want to deliver naturally, but if there will be ANY risks whatsoever with my pelvis, then I'd rather just do the C-section so my baby will be safe. First, do any of you think there is a risk? And if so, how do I tell my doctor I'd rather just opt for the C-section to avoid any complications. I don't want to come off like I'm telling him what to do. I'm trying to keep my options open, but am terrified of something going wrong during delivery that might harm my baby.

[wit_11]

My name is Whitney and I'm 21 years old. I have been married for 2 years and am 29 weeks pregnant. My ultrasounds have looked great.. the baby is completely healthy. All of my bloodwork has turned out fine, except my blood sugar was a little high. I haven't had any recent x-rays to my pelvis. I had some chiropractic x-rays of the hip area, but not the pelvis. I don't think my doctor would say no to giving me a c-section, but I want this to be deemed necessary and not 'elective.' I don't want to choose a c-section if I don't have to.. but it seems I do. I just hope my doctor will agree with me when I suggest that we go ahead and plan a c-section. I understand that he knows MUCH more than me about this situation, but I fear the worst when it comes to delivery. I will be experiencing so much stress and anxiety because of it. I will tell him all of this. I just needed some other opinions. I was beginning to think maybe I was over-reacting. Thank you again for responding!

[JainMD]

Hi,
What is your name? How old are you?
I am sorry, but if I would have been in this situation I would have made sure that the doctor agrees to my point of delivering my baby with the help of C-section.
You can talk to the doctor regarding your fear about delivering normally and you being comfortable of delivering the baby by C-section.
You should consent for only C-section and not for normal labor.
I think in very polite way with help of your husband, you can explain the doctor the need for child to be delivered normally. No doctor in world would disagree to patient’s request.
How many weeks you are into pregnancy?
Have you got your scans done? What is the report?
Have you got any scan or imaging study done for your pelvis recently?
Keep me informed if you have any queries.
Bye.

[wit_11]

Thank you for your response. I am feeling okay, and the baby is doing great. I definitely agree with you that if it's questionable then it would be the better decision to opt for the c-section.I think it would not only benefit my baby but also myself and my pelvis. Now the trick is just how to tell my doctor this? He seems to keep pushing the idea of a natural delivery. My cousin was in a similar situation where her doctor told her she would be fine to deliver naturally even though or mother or sister couldn't. Ended up she had to have an emergency c-section and her baby was stillborn. I am TERRIFIED of this happening.

[JainMD]

Hi,
How are you feeling?
How is your little one doing?
I think it is safe not to put your pelvis under stress.
The concern is not that whether it has healed or not. It would have definitely healed, but to put it under stress for normal delivery is questionable.
I would recommend you to opt for c-section right away so that you and your baby are in healthy state after delivery.
Keep me informed if you have any queries.
Bye.