I’m currently 31 weeks pregnant with gestational diabetes (on insulin, fairly controlled), and my OB has already started hinting at a possible C-section. Her main concerns seem to be baby size and the fact that baby is currently breech.
What’s frustrating is that my baby has been flipping positions a lot head down one week, breech the next so I feel like it’s still early to be making that call.
My MFM team hasn’t expressed the same concerns they’re just monitoring baby (currently measuring around the 98th percentile) and mentioned delivery likely between 37–39 weeks. I also have another growth scan scheduled at 33 weeks.
My OB also mentioned not wanting me to have a severe tear, which is part of why she’s bringing up a C-section. But I’d really prefer a vaginal delivery if possible, and I’m wondering why we’re not talking more about waiting it out or even early induction instead.
Also, I’ve already paid the global fee, so switching providers now feels unrealistic not to mention she knows my full history and performed my D&C last year. So I feel kind of stuck navigating this with her.
P.S I’m fine with a CS but only if absolutely medically necessary I just do not want to be pushed to it unnecessarily if that makes sense.