I am currently 35 weeks I think??? The first ultrasound I had my due date was sep 20 the second it was the 10th and my baby weighed just over four lbs. The third ultra estimated the 2nd and my baby weighed a little over six. I am wondering how long I really have, because if babies gain .5-1 lb a week in the last month then my baby will more than likely be about 8 lbs in two-three weeks. What are the opinions on how big they will let him get and when I will probably go into labor.
2007-08-20 10:58:12 · 9 answers · asked by Buggy Jean 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
i have heard of women delivering babies that weighed as much as 16 lbs at birth. its not about the weight its the lungs
2007-08-20 11:02:56 · answer #1 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That really depends on your doctor and your body type.
My sister always gets induced early because her hips and birth canal are so small that keeping the baby small is the only way for her to have a vaginal delivery.
Me - I'm overdue now, looking at probably having an eight (plus?)-pounder, and well, my doc has never been worried about my hip size or the baby size.
2007-08-20 11:05:23 · answer #2 · answered by daisyk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a friend that had a 12 lbs 2 oz baby boy just after I had my daughter. They didn't induce her. They let her go into labor naturally.
2007-08-20 11:10:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My middle daughter was 10 lbs 9 oz and 23 1/2 inches long. ( they did an ultra sound the morning I was induced and they said she was about 6 lbs, and thought she had downs because her head meassured and the tripple screen came back bad................... She was fine.... JUST HUGE. They can get the weight wrong..... its just a guess....
a dr. wont induce you even if the baby is larger, unless the baby is ready...... such as lungs developed, ect.
2007-08-20 11:02:19 · answer #4 · answered by tammer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just to let you know i had an 11 pound baby, delivered vaginally. the doctor said my son would be about 8-9 pounds and he was a little off, lol. if they think its going to be a big baby, and he is fully developed they may try and induce you earlier than your due date...unless you are positive for StrepB, then you have to wait it out like I did. good luck! and dont worry, bigger babies are way more fun!
2007-08-20 11:22:02 · answer #5 · answered by mandii 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The doctor can't make you do anything. He can only make recommendations. You can opt out of inductions. Babies grow at different rates and are born healthy at a whole range of weights and mothers can vaginally deliever babies at a range of weights. Induction carries some risks. See this LA Times article http://www.latimes.com/features/health/la-he-induction13aug13,1,5179922.story?coll=la-utilities-health.
Good luck and best wishes on a speedy delivery.
Catherine
2007-08-20 11:06:10 · answer #6 · answered by Catherine W 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the doctor. My friend gave birth vaginally to a 10lb 6 oz baby, and she's only 5'3".
2007-08-20 11:05:13 · answer #7 · answered by Melissa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will go into labor at about 9 months and if the baby it too big when you go into labor they will do a c-section
2007-08-20 11:07:22 · answer #8 · answered by bob k 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they dont base it on how big the baby is.....just if its ready to comne out.....that doesnt necissarily mean it will be healthy when it does!!
2007-08-20 11:03:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋