Is 7lb 11oz normal for a babies weight at 36 weeks?

Question

I went to the doctors because i am finding my pregnancy very hard at the moment i also had a scan the same day and the baby is weighing in at 7lb 11 oz, and the doctors have refused to induce me until after 38 weeks i'm not to sure how much more of this pressure i can take i feel like my belly is going to explode and not helping matters i also have spd which is driving me insane as i am confind to my house i dread to think what he will weigh in 2 weeks time, this is my second pregnancy and it's been a pain from day one i can't wait until it's over. Does anyone know of any natural inducing methods please!!!!!!

Spd is syphisis pubis disfunction it is most uncomfortable because it makes it hard to be mobile getting in and out of bed is very painful walking stairs exercise in general is painful, hence the reason why i spend most days at home, people have to do most things for me ie collect my lil one from school, i have forgot what fresh air is :o(

Answer 1

they told me at my 36 weeks scan that my son weighed 7 lbs and some odd oz. and that he would more than likely weigh over 8 or 9 lbs. at birth. I was induced 3 days after my due date and he only weighed 7 lbs 4 oz. So, I wouldn't use that as a method of guessing the baby's weight. Good luck with everything.

Natural inducers, try walking, nipple stimulation, and sex,

Answer 2

Firstly, scans are notoriously inaccurate at guessing weight.
I was told my first son was very tiny, he was 8 1/2 lb. With my third child, a daughter, I was told she would be enourmous - well over 10lb (the second son was 9lb 1oz) and I was offered a cesarean. I'm glad I said no, as she was much smaller at 7lb 13oz.

Also I know people who have had 10lb and 11lb babies, this does not necessarily make labour harder, there are other factors also. The average baby weight is over 8lb these days anyway.

I know it is very uncomfotable, I'm 6 months pregnant with no.4 and I'm already really uncomfotable! but 36 weeks is a bit early to be born. The time in the womb is vital to good devleopmet and health.

Try to hold on a few more weeks, until at least 38 weeks, for the health of your baby, which is very important. If you get to 38 weeks and can;t take it any more, have a long bath, mix 10 drops clary sage essential oil with a few spoons of almond or olive oil, and put in the bath, with no other soaps, this should start labour quite soon and is safe.

Answer 3

I know how you feel!!! I gained over 110 pounds with my son. At the end I was gaining an average of 2 pounds a week!! I was horrified when my due date came and past. I just wanted to have him, my body was at it's max. My belly got so big that I started to rip on the sides and I would actually bleed from my stretch marks. I begged the doctors to induce the labor and they said no, not until it happened naturally, or I hit 38 weeks. URG!!! I tried everything from having :rough: sex, to driving down bumpy and hilly back roads, and everything. Nothing worked, he was so stubborn, and in so much pain. He was so low I couldn't walk right, couldn't sit or sleep right, and was always having pre contractions that would eventually go away. The day before I was to be induced I took a hot shower, and my water broke in the shower. I almost wasn't sure at first, but it happened. My son is a toddler now and such a snot, we always said that his attitude and smart a** attitude and since of humor came before he was even born :) Sorry to say he will come when he is ready, and not a moment too soon. Unless you make it to that 38 week period that is. Good luck!!!

Answer 4

Every pregnant woman in the world gets to that point, where they're wondering if the due date was wrong or whatever. But you're baby will stay in there as long as he needs to, and you should trust in the natural process and just enjoy this time with your oldest child. Pretty soon you'll be back in the trenches, trying to figure out how to care for a newborn while taking care of your firstborn.

My last three children were over ten pounds, so were probably eight pounds at least by 36 weeks. Just remember that at this point it's all a guess. But also remember that inducing early can cause serious medical problems because your baby isn't ready physically to be born...final passing of antibodies and such don't come from you til the last week or so.

Bigger babies are easier to get out, lol! You don't have to push as hard as you do with the little ones ;-)

Good luck in the coming weeks

Answer 5

It's within the normal range, yes. But the scans are only a very rough guide and your baby could be smaller than you think. I wouldn't try to induce it yet if doctors have advised against it, despite the discomfort. It will be over soon - believe me, I really sympathise with you as I had two difficult pregnancies, but they do come to an end eventuallly. If you need support or company at this time and don't have family/friends who can help, ask your midwife or local church if they can put you in touch with someone. Good luck and hoping your baby will be born soon, not too big and healthy.

Answer 6

your little one may be big but who cares if its healthy our bodies rarely produce something that is to big for our bodies to handle my 2nd dd was induced at 38 weeks and she was 9lb they put on the most weight in the last couple of weeks i handled it just fine 5 hours labour no pain meds 5 pushes youl be fine im also a midwife i see it all the time in general the bigger they are the healthier they are more content ect.
and i will warn you yes nobody can tell you exactly how big the baby is untill its born there usually up to a pound out sometimes 2 i couldent tell you how many times ive seen this happen everyday ive also seen women give birth vaginally to 12 pounders not a worry.
a great method of inducing labour is to hire a breast pump and do some light stimulation with that.
you wong get much out but dont worry bout that its only for the nipple stimuli.
this is how we induce/speed labours up in the maternity ward for patients wanting 100% natural only. none of those other methods work aswell take it from me ive heard all sorts lol goodluck

Answer 7

I had my son at 35 weeks and he weighed 4lbs, 15.6oz and was 17 inches long. He was almost 5 pounds.

You are just going to be having a big baby dosen't mean there is anything wrong. If they were your doctor would have told you.
I would say in 2 weeks time your baby will be weigh about 9 pounds.

When i was 33 weeks my son weighed 3lbs,14oz and was 14 inches long according to the ultrasound so you see from the time i was 33 weeks until 35 weeks you see how much he grew.
Good luck and Congrats

Answer 8

When I was 33 weeks they said the baby was the size of a 35 week old and he weighed roughly 5lb something (I was s h i t t i n g it!!) and from then on he was always 2 weeks ''bigger'', I went 5 days over and he weighed 9lb 8oz which isn't so bad (now I've got over the pain!!!) as I was convinced he would be about 12 - 14lbs!
I've heard drinking Raspberry Leaf tea can help you go into labour, I found this out after I gave birth though so its not personal exp.

Answer 9

Okay, first of all, 36 weeks is TOO EARLY because of general health issues. I know you want to not be pregnant any more -- I remember being REALLY tired of being pregnant at 36 weeks and I went all the way to 44.5 with #2, getting unsuccessful induction at Week 43. While that won't be you, most likely, please consider your baby's safety.

I think maybe a therapist or support group is your best recourse right now (I have no idea what S.P.D. is), and that you've got cabin fever right now isn't helping your unhappiness any.

Do you have anyone you can talk to? Mother, aunt, friend? You need to get SOMEONE to talk to as soon as possible to alleviate the stress of being at home. Someone needs to come in and bring a little of the outside world in with your before you turn in on yourself. At worst, see if you can't get a Nurse Assistant into your house or a doula or anything. You just need someone around you to help and not make you feel so trapped.

And because you're having mental issues, it's possible your OB-GYN will get that baby out of you at 38 weeks if you're insistent -- you've already red-flagged yourself to them if you were insistent. Unfortunately, you also might end up in a worse situation if they feel you're a danger to your child or yourself, losing your baby and/or being committed to a psychiatric ward for observation.

Answer 10

2 things.....Ultra Sounds can be off by as much as a pound either way.
And
Your child barely has developed it sucking reflex...You really should try to keep that baby in as long as possible even though you are uncomfortable. Just try to remember that it is not the babies fault you have had a hard time.
I think at this stage you would have a hard time inducing labour with any kind of method other than medical.