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Baby too large for mother's pelvis
Cephalopelvic disproportion is a condition where the baby's head or body is too big to fit through the mother's pelvis. This often leads to "failure to progress" in labor, and is a common indication for delivery by Caesarean section.
Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this
24 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology
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A 36-year old asked:
What sort of disease is a baby being too large for his mother's pelvis?
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A 31-year old female asked:
So if i might have pelvic damage wirh big babies that i had does that mean that when I have sex the man does not feel any thing if im not tight?
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A female asked:
68 yr old female mother of 6 all large babies now has weak anal sphincter muscles, is it safe to take antidiarriah pills every day?
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A 18-year old female asked about a 39-year old female:
My mother has a big patch of flakey spot on her inner thigh near her vagina. It itches and gets sore. What could this be?
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A 37-year old male asked:
Can a breastfeeding mother take larger vitamin D supplements to allow it to pass down through breastmilk rather than supplementing with a vitamin d drop directly to the infant? How much sun would a baby need daily if they didnt take it?
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A 38-year old female asked:
Risks of plain X-ray imaging of abdomen or pelvis in child risks? Cancer risk, from a worried mother?
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A 66-year old female asked:
My 89 year old mother fell and they are saying she has a slight dislocation of pelvis, is this possible or am I hearing the doctor wrong?
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A member asked:
93 yr old mother has osteoporosis now four fractures in her pelvis... Spontaneous?. Does she do rehab but continue to have spontaneous fx or does she become bed/chair ridden but pain free?
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A 30-year old asked:
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis ok for pregnant mother?
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A 44-year old male asked:
I had a CT scan of my abdomen and pelvis. Said I have Minimal dependent atelectasis at lung bases. I'm 44. My mother died of IPF at 43.Should I worry?
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A 29-year old female asked:
Is it right that 60% of erbs palsy cases happened because of congenital problem in pelvic of the mother?
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A 32-year old female asked:
Mother 's 63. Had back pain that progressed to pelvic area in a month. Now it's like cramps, abd usg clear, urine negative. Waht elese could it be?
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A member asked:
I am 20, have long (approx 2 weeks) heavy, painful peroids and never had a pelvic exam. My mother had same issues and endometriosis, am I at risk?
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A 44-year old female asked about a 63-year old female:
My mother had a CT scan & the results say this "8 x 5 CM lobular area of fullness in the lower pelvic" what does this mean?
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A 24-year old female asked:
If my mother, grandma and sister had severe pelvic organ prolapse following vaginal birth, does it mean that i will too? Should I have c-sec?
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A 53-year old female asked:
My mother had hip surgery. Was doing well. Now her leg numb. Cant walk. She needs a second mri. Doctor suspects blood or fluid in her pelvic area.
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A 25-year old female asked:
Do HPV live on pubic hair?I have HPV genital warts and high risk.My mother touched my pubic skin w/ hair while touching around my pelvic after i complained about my pelvic pain to her. Can my HPV virus got into her finger and can infect her some way?
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A member asked about a 90-year old :
89 yr mother CT scan @ ER found 2 ovarian cysts 11x8, 8x4 cm. No symptoms. Follow up Pelvic MRI (no contrast? -many allergies, age) or ultrasound ?
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A 33-year old asked:
Can babies recognize their mothers' voices at birth?
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A 36-year old female asked:
Selective reduction from 2-->1 (health reasons mother): what are the odds of losing both babies?
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A 20-year old male asked:
Hip pain for my mother?
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A 49-year old female asked:
I need a new hip, what is the best procedure? I'm 58, having chronic pain. Hip locks, can't bend. Mother had both done in her 50's. In good health, very active.
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A 29-year old asked:
What are the main problems with babies from diabetic mothers?
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A 35-year old asked:
Can babies suffer if their mothers have thyroid disease?
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A 27-year old asked:
When should babies born to mothers with hepatitis C be tested for hepatitis c?
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A 35-year old asked:
What statistics indicate that mothers should favor breastfeeding over using infant formula?
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A 22-year old male asked:
My mother testes positive and i live with her. Would i have it as well ? I am showing some symptoms
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A 22-year old male asked about a 34-year old female:
What effects has THC on breast feeding babies if mother consumes?
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A 38-year old asked:
91 year old mother broke her hip. Will she recover?
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A 38-year old asked:
Are pelvic x-rays safe for babies with suspected hip problems?
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