I have been diagnosed with a bicornuate uterus / possible didelphyc uterus…Will I be able to find a doctor that is willing to at least let me try before defaulting to a c-section?
Q: I have been diagnosed with a bicornuate uterus / possible didelphyc uterus. I am trying to conceive and have been told that I will need a c-section if I do become pregnant. I firmly believe in vaginal childbirth. Is there a possibility that I will be able to have a vaginal birth, even if my baby is breech? Will I be able to find a doctor that is willing to at least let me try before defaulting to a c-section?
A: The answer is first you must get to full term and the the delivery becomes the next issue. If the baby is head down a vaginal will be the method of choice. Breech is a more complcated question. If your baby is breech at 34 weeks I would start accupunture and speak to your midwife or doctor about version. If still breech most people would suggest a c-section.
Dr. Jacques Moritz
St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York
LeTara Davis says:
If the baby is breech you could also seek out a chiropractor who is certified in the Webster tecnique … which is very gentle and may help tremendously!
Christie Craigie-Carter says:
There are many women with mullerian anomalies who give birth vaginally (myself included). Breech babies are common in women with unique uteri, and while the conventional wisdom today would suggest a c/s for a breech baby, this does not have to be the case.
My first two children were born by c/s for variation of breech (I have a septate, possibly bicornuate uterus). I had been told that I would not find an OB who would be willing to deliver a breech baby vaginally. I now know that this is not true.
My last child was born at home (also breech). I’m a big believer in women doing their own homework, weighing the risks and making an informed decision.
I’m happy to help in any way I can and may have some names of practitioners who attend breech. If you are interested, please contact me at craigiecarter at gmail.com. Also visit, http://breechbirth.ca/Welcome.html.
I HTH,
Christie