Can a narrow pelvis give birth naturally?

A narrow pelvis will not allow for a smooth birth and will lead to symptoms of dystocia, which can affect the life of the pregnant woman. It is best to relieve the symptoms through a caesarean section. When the pelvis is narrow, if you want to give birth naturally, you need to judge the size of the fetus. If the fetus is within the narrow range of the pelvis, it can be delivered smoothly. However, if the fetus is larger than the narrow range of the pelvis, it is best not to insist on giving birth. A caesarean section can reduce the pain.

When expectant mothers have their prenatal check-up, their doctors will check the size of their pelvis through internal examination.

The doctor will measure the pelvic outlet and the mid-pelvic diameter, which are relatively simple values.

At the same time, ultrasound can be used to detect the fetus's head circumference, abdominal circumference, femur length, etc. The formula can be used to predict the weight of the fetus.

Doctors can use the four-part palpation method to estimate the size of the fetus.

The size of the fetus and the condition of the pelvis can be used to indirectly determine whether the fetus can be successfully delivered through the birth canal.

If pelvic stenosis has been detected, a cesarean section is usually recommended.

If the pelvis is in a critical condition, you can choose to give birth or have a cesarean section.

We need to know that the fetus's skull is not tightly connected like an adult's skull.

The skull at the forehead and back of the head has not yet joined.

It can reshape the space for the baby's head, so the head, the largest part of the baby's body, can be compressed and deformed and can pass through the birth canal smoothly.

For some cases where the pelvis is not particularly suitable, the baby is too big, or the pelvis is slightly narrow but the baby is not too big, you can discuss this with the obstetrician. If possible, try to have a natural birth.

If there are problems during delivery, choose cesarean section.

The prerequisite is to have a good psychological expectation of all possible risks and the possible outcome of vaginal delivery turning into cesarean section. Communicate well with your doctor to make the final choice.