If your first baby had shoulder dystocia, did your subsequent children as well?

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My first had it after a very long induction and nearly 2 hours of pushing. My second came out after 8 pushes. No prob.

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I’m actually opposite. My first born was 7lbs 9oz and came out fine. My second was 7lbs 3oz and came out transverse and had shoulder dystocia. The high risk doctor told me that I have a 10% chance of it happening with my 3rd and I can choose an elective C Section if I’d like. But most women choose to try vaginally. It wasn’t due to her size, it was because she came out facing my right thigh.

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My first did and my doctor said I should be fine to give birth naturally when I have my second (someday). So long as he/she doesn’t get too big. My first was 3 weeks and a day early and weighted 6 lbs 11oz and got stuck coming out.

If your first baby had shoulder dystocia, did your subsequent children as well?

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