Hi Archie,

I am in my 38th week. I have had a very smooth pregnancy without any complications at all.

I had an examination few days back and my doctor said that the baby has still not moved into the head down position and looks like I will have a Caesarean only. She said that the baby should move into position at the end of 8th month or begining of 9th month as this is my first pregnancy. However as it has not yet moved into that position and still in sideways position, I will most likely have a C-Section. I want to know how far is this correct? I still have another 2 weeks. Will the baby not move into position by that time so that I can wait to have a normal delivery. If normal is not possible, then I can always have a C-section.

Also one more thing, my date has been given as 4th Jan in my 3rd scan. But in my second scan, the date was given as 30th Dec and my doctor says we should consider 30th Dec only.
And as she would be out of station for 3 days before 30th, she wants me to get a C-Section done on 25th Dec only. She cites that my water may break in those 3 days when she is not around. So to prevent such a scenario, she will do it in advance. My doubt is why is she trying to do it even before the date has arrived. Is she not trying to hurry it up? Should I not wait till 4th Jan and then only go for delivery.

Please answer my question as I am getting really scared as my due date is approaching.Anybody else who has faced this kind of situation, please advise me.

Regards
Sheetal

Maya replied. Hi Sheetal,

I do not know why people consider C-section as a nightmare. Its done for the safety of the child and mom. In my case during my first pregnancy( my labour pains started as soon as I completed 38th wk) everything was progressing smoothly and doc said that you may deliver the bany within two hours but my kid had other plans and passed the maconium . So she had to perform emergency C-sec to avoid any eventuality.

This time also everything is fine but if she insists for C-sec I am prepared for that also .

So what I opine is listen to your doc and have complete faith in almighty . Hope every thing turns all right by the time you take your decision.

All the best and be positive ,
Maya
archie replied. Dear Sheetal,
First of all try and develop your mind for C-section because if baby remains transverse there is no way your Dr. will try for vaginal delivery no matter if you get in labor naturally or dilated fully.

There is nearly slim chances for baby to turn head down at this stage of pregnancy. You can do some yogas, walk stairs and squatting, along with cat-caw positioned walk. Poccha around house, hopefully will get your babys head in cephalic presentation but again chances are slim.

I think you can wait for Jan 4th for your Dr. to return. Who knows if baby turns head like a miracle during 25th Dec to 4th Jan. Also in case of water break check with your Dr. if there is a duty Dr. who can perform C-section on you, if this is available then absolutely you can wait for 4th Jan otherwise have to deliver on 25th Dec, a great day to deliver baby.

Archie