Comments on: Do most plus size pregnancies end in having a C section rather than natural childbirth?

By: fizzyphoebe

fizzyphoebe — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:10:29 +0000

Absolutely not. Bigger women have no problems having normal births.

By: tl100

tl100 — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:58:31 +0000

No way. I had a natural birth. After being in labor for a bit, I told my Dr. that I wanted a C section. haha He told me he wouldn’t do that unless he had to. He also said the C section recovery for plus size is a little rougher than non plus size.

By: mommyx3

mommyx3 — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:41:16 +0000

NO!? Who said such a thing…I delivered 2 naturally and plan to do the same in June.

By: onewilddaisy

onewilddaisy — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:05:37 +0000

i have had two vaginal births and hopefully this one wont be any different! Good luck

By: warblinginchitown18

warblinginchitown18 — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:56:24 +0000

The person who answered this before me is an idiot. I was 250 lbs when i had my baby. I had a vaginal birth with an epidural. You will do fine dont worry!

By: I love furbabies!

I love furbabies! — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:01:30 +0000

It depends on the doctor on the actual size of the baby. The problem with babies that get bigger then 9 lbs is that their shoulders can get lodged in the birth canal. Most doctors will let the mother decide but have a sterile operating room on hand if an emergency c-section is required.
I’m sorry but I slightly misunderstood your question. I thought you meant plus size BABIES not plus size women.
All I know about that is that my friend is a large girl and had a normal delivery. However overweight women are more susceptible to gestational diabetes which can cause large birth weight which can lead to a c-section. That was what the first part of my answer was about. Any doctor or midwife will tell you the same thing.

By: tasmin28

tasmin28 — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:02:19 +0000

i dont know! possibly depends just how large you are; if you are , say under 200lbs prob makes no diff. i know if your bmi is over 35 you are a higher risk preg, but i think anybody can have a good shot at natural delivery! good luck!

By: Danielle M

Danielle M — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:31:10 +0000

It can be the case sometimes because a woman needs alot of strength and energy for child birth and women whos body’s are overweight have a hard time when in labor. They can try as hard as they want but sometimes their bodies just can handle it.

By: CLM

CLM — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:30:11 +0000

nope i’m plus and had mine naturally, maybe if your are super obese but nothing should prevent you from having it naturally.

By: Susan A

Susan A — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:09:56 +0000

no my cousin is a very big girl and had both her boys natually