Patient's question:
38-year-old woman, 20 days past due date, considering a Cesarean section. This is her second pregnancy. The doctor suggested a C-section because the baby is less than five pounds. She is hesitant, unsure whether to have a repeat C-section after a difficult episiotomy during her first birth.Doctor's answer:
Based on your careful examination results, the child is indeed quite small. As for the first birth, it was a natural delivery, and it would have been a pity if the second birth had to be a cesarean section back then. It is recommended that if the child is small, you can try a natural delivery. For a child of this size, if there are no complications, a lateral incision may not be necessary, so it is best to wait for the natural birth. The above advice is for the question "38-year-old woman, 20 days past due date, considering giving birth without prenatal care, second child today." It is hoped that it will be helpful to you. Wishing you good health!