There is no way they can tell if baby will fit through your pelvis unless you've tried. You tried with your last labor, but an induction with pitocin can cause problems with baby getting stuck due to the intensity of induced contractions when baby isn't ready....thus labeled 'failure to progress'
If they believe your daughter is OP (occiput posterior, or sunny side up), you can spend time on your hands and knees (or on your knees and leaning on a birth ball)...do this 30-40 minutes at a time. Also, don't spend time reclined on your back in a chair as this can encourage baby to remain in the OP position. See a chiropractor if you can, they can help with adjustments to free up the ligaments/pelvis so that baby has room to get into optimal position...just make sure they are certified in the Webster technique). Also, know that babies can be born in this position, it can be a little more difficult, but it can, and is, done!
During labor, move as much as possible. Remain upright, not in bed if you can...walking, swaying, on the birth ball, walking stairs, etc. These are all things that move your pelvis and offer baby as much room as possible to 'shimmy' down in. Even if they insist on monitoring you, insist on doing it while sitting on the birth ball or in a rocking chair. During the pushing phase, squatting is WONDERFUL...it opens your pelvis up several CENTIMETERS which is a lot when you're talking about a pelvis and a baby making its way though. Ask for a squatting bar that attaches to your bed for pushing, or squat next to the bed during a contraction while you push, then sit or stand between contractions.
Your body was made to do this, don't let anyone shake your confidence in your body's ability to do what mother nature intended! You're going to do great!!! Let us know how it goes!
