Re: early induction with #2 ??

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At Sat, 15 Mar 2003, Sarah-Jane wrote: >
>Hi, Our first baby was induce 3 days after due date (born of 5th day
>after edd). He was large at 8lb 5 ounces for my 5'2 frame. I needed
>two large episiotomies (sp?) and also tore badly too. I heard comments
>made that I was a minute off a c-section and that my baby was large for
>me. Second stage of pushing lastet 2 hours.
>
>He needed a lot of stimulation and also some resusitation with first
>apgars at 4..second were 9. No IV meds taken, epidural had worn off 1/2
>hour before pushing.
>
>Because of the condition of our baby at birth, I am scared that any
>subsequent babies will be in a dangerous situation and as they will
>probably be bigger, will no 'fit'. My mother had c-sections due to
>cephalicpelvic disproportion.
>
>my questions:
>
>1. have I a case for early induction if we have another baby and its
>size is estimated at reaching that of our son's?
>
>2. What would you advice your patients in this situation?
>
>Thanks!
>
>--
>Sarah-Jane Heart
>

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