I’m 39 weeks with my second baby. My first was born via c section at 40+3 after 16 hours of labor due to fetal distress. There’s more to it but that’s the short story. Now my OBs are telling me at 39 weeks to think about what choice to make: induce early next week before 40 weeks or schedule an induction, schedule a repeat c-sections, or go into labor on my own. My 36 week growth scan showed the baby’s head is in the 94th percentile and the abdomen is in the 98th percentile, meaning that there is a risk for shoulder dystocia if I make it to pushing.

I just feel so discouraged. I’ve been planning the VBAC this entire time and tried to watch my weight. I waited over 18 months between deliveries. I have had a seamless pregnancy with no problems. Why can’t I just have a natural delivery my body craves?! I feel like they keep giving me a worst case scenario like it’s going to happen and I’m so bummed.

Any words of kindness, please share. Otherwise, please take your negativity elsewhere.