12 cm ovarian cyst

[SaLyAn]

I am 36 weeks pregnant and my OB just found a 12 cm x 12 cm cyst on my left ovary. The only description of the cyst is that it is "multi-chambered". My OB leaves on vacation until Labor Day and she has stated that she will induce labor at that time and not allow me to go full-term (September 14th).  Baby is already 7.4 lbs.  My concern is that I will go into labor while she is gone and get a MD who is not familiar with my history. She has left it up to me if I want to have a C-section (can remove the cyst at the same time) prior to her leaving on vacation.
Should I go forward with a C-section at 36 weeks or hope that I don't deliver while OB is on vacation?

[turtledovemom]

Hi, SaLyAn...
Several of our regular posters have had experience with what you're talking about...hopefully, they'll be around soon to share their info with you.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.
peace,
Anne

[sherryroberson]

If I were you i would go ahead and have a scheduled c-section and have it removed at the same time.  Seems the easiest and i think it would be better to have it removed ASAP.  And since your baby is already at 7lbs sum oz, that's a normal weight.  Good Luck in whatever u decide!

[sherryroberson]

If I were you i would go ahead and have a scheduled c-section and have it removed at the same time.  Seems the easiest and i think it would be better to have it removed ASAP.  And since your baby is already at 7lbs sum oz, that's a normal weight.  Good Luck in whatever u decide!

[PPhelps]

I had my first child 4 weeks early and she was only 6 lbs. 7 oz. She was just fine. As long as the child is healthy and they can tell by ultrasounds. Having the baby earlier shouldn't hurt him/her. Now, my early child is 4 years old and too smart for her own britches.

I've had two children and both were c-sections. I have never felt a real contraction. From what I've heard I don't want to either.  If you have any questions regarding c-sections just ask.
Paula