All QuestionsCategory: ObstetricsCPD and Pelvis Type
joliemcmurray asked 5 years ago

I was wondering what tools there were to accurately diagnose CPD or determine pelvis type.
I recently had a c-section and was told I was unlikely to ever have a vaginal birth in the future.
My baby was 6lbs 12oz.
A little bit of labour story:
I was 6cm dilated and fully effaced when I met my midwife at the hospital at 10am. (my water had broke 12 hours earlier)
Three hours later (at 1pm) I was 10cm dilated and had full uterine activity.
My baby was at -3 stationing, had +2 caput and +2 molding, and was suspected to be in the left occiput transverse position.
My contractions slowed drastically between 1pm and 4pm.
I was given an oxytocin drip and an epidural at 430pm.
I attempted to push for an hour and half.
The baby was still at -3 stationing at 7:30pm so we stopped oxytocin and waited for the OR to open for a c-section.
I was given a c-section at 10pm and my baby was delivered in the left occiput transverse position.
The on-call obstetrician told me that my pelvis would likely not allow for a vaginal birth and there was no chance my baby would have descended, however he did not elaborate.
Is there a way to determine if this is true CPD that would effect future births or if perhaps the position of the baby was incompatible with my pelvis shape?

1 Answers
Dr. Jenkins Staff answered 8 months ago

Yes, there are ways to perform pelvic measurements to ascertain pelvis type to provide more information regarding potential for vaginal deliveries. These types of exams are performed prior to pregnancy. This is not, however, the determining factor in whether vaginal delivery will occur. There are several variables that contribute to vaginal delivery as an outcome.