If vaginal delivery is possible during childbirth, the damage to the pregnant woman's body is smaller than that of cesarean section, and the fetus born naturally is healthier. However, many pregnant women cannot give birth naturally due to their own physical or fetal reasons. Can a pregnant woman give birth naturally if her legs cannot be stretched?
During vaginal delivery, the best position for the mother is to lie flat, then spread her legs apart and lift them up. Therefore, if a pregnant woman's legs cannot be spread apart, it will definitely affect vaginal delivery, but not all mothers who cannot have their legs spread apart cannot have vaginal delivery. If the legs cannot be extended during childbirth, pregnant women can lift their legs or wrap their hands around them to give birth forcefully.
There are many reasons that can affect a pregnant woman's ability to give birth naturally. Below are a few common reasons that may prevent a pregnant woman from giving birth naturally:
One reason is that the fetal volume is too large. The normal size of a fetus should be around six pounds. The smaller the fetal volume, the easier it is to deliver. Generally, if the estimated weight of the fetus is over ten pounds, doctors will recommend a direct cesarean section.
The second is an expired pregnancy. Usually, if it exceeds the due date by two weeks, it is considered an expired pregnancy. The aging of the placenta in an expired pregnancy can be severe, which can easily lead to insufficient oxygen supply to the fetus. Therefore, an expired pregnancy is very dangerous, so if a vaginal delivery is not possible, a cesarean section must be performed in a timely manner.
Thirdly, if the mother has serious pregnancy diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, etc., she often cannot give birth naturally.
