Do tall women have it easier when giving birth?

[Anonymous]

I want a child someday when I'm done with college but this has me wondering. If I'm 5'11 then is it true that we would have it easier giving birth without complications?

I would want it to be the least painful as possible and no C-section unless it's really an emergency.

[COCOCHANEL]

what's wrong with having a c-section? these days
in china, 50% of babies are delivered via elective c-section because it's safer and they want to avoid complications

i know a few obgyn surgeons and i've never heard that taller women have it easier

[Asker]

I would only agree to a c-section if it's really a medical issue and the doctor says it's very risky or my life is at stake by having a vaginal birth. Honestly, I think c-section should be used as last resort.

[Máiiréad]

I don't recall there being a specific difference in height linked to pregnancy and all that. I think it is usually just different for everyone.

[Asker]

I guess but I know a couple women that had c-section and all had one thing in common: they were short. Meanwhile, I haven't heard of a tall woman that had complications and needed a c-section done.

[reixun]

Not necessarily. My mom is 5'2" and had the easiest births.

[Asker]

Hopefully, it's like that for me too.. easy and no complications.

[reixun]

Let's hope 😜

[theharlequin]

It has more to do with pelvic frame than height. Taller women often have easier pregnancies and deliveries because they're usually larger framed, not because they're taller. If you're thin framed, your height probably won't help; otherwise, it probably will

[Asker]

Then I guess I'll probably won't have issue. I'm medium framed between 150-158 Ibs.

[COCOCHANEL]

women in asia have been giving birth naturally just fine and many were under 5ft until this century

[Anonymous]

Idk? I'm pretty short and the birth of my baby went pretty smooth

[Asker]

That's good. Hopefully I get lucky too.

[Opinion Owner]

I'm sure you will 😊