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Re: DR ~ baby too large for natural delivery......?

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 23 May 2003 08:58:28 -0500 (CDT)

At Thu, 22 May 2003, emme wrote: >
>at what weight of baby would a doctor opt for a c-section as opposed to
>a vaginal delivery due to the baby possibly being too large for the
>natural birthing process therefore causing harm to the fetus or the
>mother?

At 4,5 Kg, a Dr would propose a C/S if it is the first baby or the previous ones were less than 3.5Kg for fear of shoulder problems. 

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Alicia M. Lapidus M.D.
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Argentina
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