Natural/vaginal birth with broken pelvis?

by Patrikya Kuznetsoff
(San Luis Obispo, CA)

Hi there, my daughter has had 3 "normal" vaginal deliveries using midwives--2 of which were water births--one of which was an at-home water birth.

These experiences have been vital for her and her children. Recently, she suffered a broken pelvis during the Joplin, MO tornado. She is 6 months pregnant and has been advised to plan on a c-section for this birth in October. As you might imagine, she is distraught over the loss of her (and her family's) home and belongings.

However, she is equally mournful over the prospect of a c-section birth. Is there any chance that she might still be able to undergo a natural, vaginal birth with a (healing) broken pelvis? At the time of her due date, 5 months of pelvic healing will have elapsed. Please contact me with any information she might research as a means for her informed decision-making regarding this birth. Thanks so much, Patrikya (her mom)