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Expert: - 4/17/2009


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hi, i am 39 years old, 3.5 years ago i fell 15 foot and sustained a fracture to my inferior pubic, exterior pubic extending to acetabulum and a fracture to the sacrum. as i have a high pain threshold i was mis diagnosed, returned later and was told i should have had operation. specialist stated if i would require a section if pregnant, had a visit and doctor stated i could deliver normally, i have challenged this based on the specialist comments as he stated it would be to dangerous, please can u advise?

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Isabel,

It's entirely probable that a vaginal birth is possible.  


After your fractures healed, you shouldn't have trouble giving birth unless your pelvic outlet healed poorly or in an unusual shape.

I'm not sure what danger the specialist was referencing, but if your OB has examined you, seen your bone structure and stated a vaginal birth is possible, then that is the opinion I'd trust more as he is more skilled in determining whether a vaginal birth is possible since he deals exclusively with childbirth issues.


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Catherine

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I can provide evidence-based information and current research findings concerning childbirth and pregnancy. My specializations include natural childbirth, pregnancy and birth interventions, fetal positioning, labor induction, choosing a care provider, midwives, homebirth, unassisted birth, natural pain relief, medications in pregnancy and birth, informed consent, understanding the risks and benefits of childbirth choices, doulas, waterbirth, childbirth methods, childbirth education classes, cesarean section, and VBAC.

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I have been a childbirth educator, mother, author, public speaker, researcher, and birth advocate for the past 9 years. I am also the author of Giving Birth Naturally, a site dedicated to natural childbirth and pregnancy information. I publish evidence-based articles on pregnancy, childbirth, newborn care, and post-partum care. I'm also a mother of three children, two daughters and one son all born naturally. To learn more about what normal birth looks like, view the natural childbirth video of my son being born at home unassisted.

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My book, Birth Outside the Box, was published in 2007.

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I hold a Master's degree in communication disorders with an emphasis in child development. I am also an independent childbirth educator.

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