I was worried that my twins would be underweight since twins are usually born very small. But this week my doctor told me that both of my babies weigh in at about a pound an a half each. The father is a big man so I think thats also another reason why they're big. Another question, if my babies are big, does that mean they might be born sooner?
2007-05-31 08:18:32 · 9 answers · asked by Naka 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Oh yeah, I forgot to mention I'm 23 weeks pregnant!
2007-05-31 08:32:57 · update #1
I carried my girls to 37 weeks and they were 5lbs 8oz and 5lbs 14oz. I gained over 38 inches around my middle :-)
I delievered them naturally.
At this point you will probably see the babies each start gaining between a 1/4lb and 1/2lb each week.
I know a few women who've had babies each weigh more than 7lbs.
The size of the babies is a minor factor in when they are born - it really depends on how much room they have and when they're ready. Listen to your body - rest when you need to, nourish yourself when you need to. Things will be just fine - I had the same concerns you are having and made it though just fine.
Welcome to the club and best wishes to you and your new family (to be)!
2007-06-01 07:13:13 · answer #1 · answered by Mom2Twins 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on whether or not they are carried to term (which a lot actually are) anything about 5.5 lbs. is considered pretty good with most weighing in at more than this. There can be, of course, some disparity in size but your doctor will probably address this if it is a concern. Sounds like they're doing good so far. As for size affecting labor - yes it could be a factor but it all depends on your body. Even if they are a little on the larger side, they could still be carried the full 40 weeks but a lot are usually born a little before that time. Your doctor will help you determine when things might be getting to be a little too much for your body and start talking about induction or c-section. A word of advice if I may - unless it is medically necessary or strongly recommended I would advise trying for a vaginal birth because the recovery time is much better and is easier on you. If there is one breech (depending on positioning of course) you can still have a vaginal birth. If the first one is coming out head first you can proceed with the second even if it is breech. However, if it is the first that is breech they will be concerned about the chins catching making delivery next to impossible. Trust your doctor, eat healthy and don't worry - things will be fine in the end. Best of luck with your little bundles of joy!
2007-05-31 09:20:38 · answer #2 · answered by thejezowskis 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Properly managed twins should both weigh a healthy birth weight which is to say about 6-9 lbs.
Size does not equate to physical development and even babies born at 36 weeks can have serious issues such as a poorly developed choke reflex and other breathing problems.
If you eat enough, and well (lots of protein), minimize ultrasounds, and let nature take it's course your twins should make it to term and be a good weight.
Moms in my homebirthing group have given birth to twins weighing between 7-8 lbs, there was even one postdates set that was around 10lbs each.
2007-05-31 08:24:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
full term twins are usually born early, by 37-38 weeks, and weigh 5-6 lbs each. Thats alot of baby to carry!!
2007-05-31 08:22:03 · answer #4 · answered by parental unit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your babies get too big then you might end up with a c-section. THe ideal weight for twins is usually 2 lbs for one and 3 or 4 lbs for the other. Sometimes 3 lbs and 4 to 5 lbs for the other baby.
2007-05-31 08:37:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-18 11:56:00 · answer #6 · answered by stever 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when i was 22 weeks with my first single baby she was 1 pound 2 ounces. so that sounds around normal to me.
my twins were born at 36 weeks and weighed in at 4 pounds 9 ounces and 4 pounds 15 ounces.
who knows when they will come, you will just have to wait and see! congratulations!!!
2007-05-31 08:42:35 · answer #7 · answered by Havanah_A 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no the weight does not mean anything regarding being bornunoless you run into some p roblem
birthweight for twins i have seen them rubn from 5 to 7 per twin,
2007-05-31 08:45:03 · answer #8 · answered by ERICA L 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
at birth- ideally they should both individually weigh over 5 pounds
2007-05-31 08:25:58 · answer #9 · answered by Mopar Muscle Gal 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋