Did you have a baby over 10 lbs, what caused this, did the Dr say?

Answer 1

I just naturally had large babies, 8lb2oz, 8lb,8oz, and then a 10 pound-er, who was 24 in long. They didn't do any U/S with the 1st 2 at all, just told me I would have big babies, but my even though I have small hips, my pelvic circumference was large enough to handle them. They never even mentioned the possibility of C-Sections with any of them. In those days, they were only done if you had been in labor forever, and were just not progressing, or the baby was truly in danger. (20 years ago) And epidurals were NOT part of the routine, AT ALL. They pretty much went with what the mother wanted. I chose natural child birth, with minimal pain meds when needed. I was also small, never overweight, and only gained about 30 lbs with the 1st 2, and around 35-40 with the 3rd.

Funny thing is, I smoked Cigarettes, through all 3 pregancy's, (I quit with the 1st one, about 4 mo along, cut back with the 2nd one, and didn't even try to cut back with the 3rd one) and each baby got bigger, so I kind of busted the "smoking causes low birth weight theory" right out of the box. I think it just happens to be the one common element they could find, so that got the blame. All my kids are healthy, and have no birth defects.

With my son, the 10 lb baby, they did ultrasounds, and testing for Gestational Giabetes. I had no Gestational Diabetes, so there was only one explanation for my large baby....... I just happen to have large babies, no big deal. My mom had big babies (I was the smallest at 8lbs5oz.), and so did my husband's mother. They just run in the family.

Answer 2

I delivered my 10lb 3oz little boy 1 week late. I seriously ate like a crazy person throughout my pregnancy and actually gained 80lbs (yikes, pretty embarrassing, haha) He was born already able to hold his own head, we couldn't believe it. He is now almost 8 months old and has totally leveled out, he is right in the middle as far as size goes for his age. I think his size had a lot to do with the amount of food I put in my body and also genetics, his father was over 10 lbs at birth too. It's hard to say but those are my best guess'.

Answer 3

lol funny you ask this question today .. I just so happened to give birth to a beautiful baby boy yesterday afternoon, weighing in at 10lbs 8oz! 21 1/2inches long ..
My midwife said it runs in the family =) Although my husband and I weighed 8+lbs and 7+lbs.. Our first (a girl) weighed 9lbs 3oz...
Both were late... first was 11 days, and the second was 6 days.. I think that had something to do with it too :)

Hope this helped... Have a good day!

Answer 4

I had a baby who weighed ten pounds four ounces. Neither of us parents are especially big people, and there's no record of big babies in our families.

I delivered a week past my due date, and had put on a lot of weight during the pregnancy (I was so hungry!), both contributing factors to my big baby. Beyond that, the doctors didn't speculate. The baby did show signs of maturity at birth that often don't appear until the baby's several weeks old, one nurse remarked.

However, he's always been big. As a kid, he was always at the top or even off the pediatrician's growth charts for his age, in terms of height. He's a man now, 6'4", about 5 inches taller than any relative on either side. If we hadn't seen him arrive, we might wonder whether he's really ours!

Answer 5

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As with any medicine or diet change, you should discuss it with your doctor. Fruits, both fresh and dried, have a natural sugar in them that will raise blood sugar levels, so be careful about eating too much. Not sure about the nuts. Moderation is always the key. I've been diabetic for 18 years and just recently changed insulin types. I love it because it gives me more freedom in when and what I eat.

Answer 6

My second daughter was 10 lbs. 4 oz. and born exactly on her due date. My other two daughters were 8 lbs. 5 oz and 7 lbs. 5 oz. respectively. My youngest was two weeks early.

My opinion is that large birth weight runs in families, unless you have gestational diabetes. My husband and I were both 9 lbs. when we were born. Our doctor was baffled by the large baby but understanding shined in his eyes when I told him that the father and I were both large babies. He didn't explain anything about it though.

Answer 7

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I hope it helps

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Answer 9

My sisters in-law have all had baby daughters over 10 pound. Everyone just said that it was in their DNA. Big babies are in their family, so are twins.
I gave birth to twins who together weighed in at 18 pound. I bet no one is jealous of me!!! hehe.
Damn I should be in the World Records!!!! I misses out by 4 pounds!!! Grrrrr

Answer 10

It's not super uncommon for large babies anymore. My biggest was 8lb 4oz and that was huge for my family....everyone else had tiny little six pounders. My twins weighed 10lb 8oz together.....5lb 6oz and 5lb 2oz. Depends on your genetics.