Baby born in sac - I'm confused

[jenrose29]

I had my beautiful baby a few days ago. About 15 minutes before she was born my waters broke and I then climbed onto the bed and within a few pushes she was out. However, she was born still in the sac. I was wondering how this can be if my waters broke? Does it mean they only partially broke?? I was under the impression that being born in the sac is very rare because hospitals break your waters for you if they don't break by themselves, but I don't understand how I did both?? Apologies if it's a really stupid question!

All sorts goes on in there that we may never really know the reasons why for. It's more common than you think.

I'm just thinking about the caul birth I was at. So thanks for making me smile all day.

@MarsLady

Olivia... if you go for number 3, I'm happy to give you a call to explain exactly how that birth will go.

Thank you. Am disappointed I didn't get to see her in there now though!

Can I ask a question? If there is no need to break the waters if the labour is progressing well why would the OB / midwife break them?

Just wondering why my OB told me it was time asked me if I wanted my waters broken when everything was going along really well with my super speedy second DC. I was hesitant because with my first birth I seem to remember everything got a lot more painful when they broke my waters for me but I got the impression not obeying was not an option.

Are you not supposed to be very lucky if you're born in your caul? I know they say you'll never drown.

kahu you can decline anything that you want to. There is nearly always the option to do so, even if you haven't been offered it. There are some instances when an action they want to take is because of obstetric emergency. Sometimes things are done because that is the way the doctor or midwife have always done things and people don't often question.

So you can always ask the questions why is that necessary for me and my baby at this time? What is the medical reasoning for that? What are the other options? Is there time for another opinion. Sometimes asking the question allows people to stop from moving on auto pilot. hth

Thanks Mars Lady. You know, I think it's only now after 2 births ( and lots of MNing!) that I feel like I have an understanding of what actually goes on during pregnancy, childbirth & the newborn stage and would hopefully now have the confidence to do things my way.