Baby on bigger side?

Hi girls, I’ve had a growth scan today at 36+1 and been told baby is now in 93rd percentile and weighing 7lbs 3oz. They have now given me the option of an early induction or planned early c section. I can still wait it out and try leave nature to it if I prefer but just wondering if anyone else is in this position and what you’re choosing to do? Xx

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Our baby girls in the 97th percentile and I’ve opted for an elective c section x

Hi, I had this same chat yesterday with my consultant. One of the reasons for suggested early induction is reduced risk of shoulder distocia and i personally dont want to risk it. I have other reasons to suggest early delivery anyway so opted for early induction (38 weeks). Took a bit of getting my head round as I had expected to go to 41 weeks given its my first.
Do whatever feels right for you, Induction vs c section both had pros and cons.

Out of curiosity what week are they offering you early induction? I’ve had the same thing and should be finding out next week (36+4) if they’ll suggest induction

they have booked me another appointment for 2 weeks time (I’ll be 38+1) and I presume if I decided to go ahead they’d do it shortly after that x

I'm 35+6 and I'm 88 percentile, they've booked me in for a scan 22/09 meaning I'll be coming up to 38 weeks, but I'm getting worried because people keep saying the babies bigger then normal (I'm sat over here thinking I'm having a 10lb + baby!!) Will I be induced shortly after? They do make you worry don't they... x

they said they won’t scan me again after today as the further along you are the less accurate they will be! But it’s hard to make a decision when I don’t know if he’ll be a 9lb baby (which would probs be fine) or whether he’s gonna be 10lb+ (would probs opt for c section if this was the case). It is a worry though and so hard to know what to do for the best! X

yes they said that to me about shoulder distocia but also said it can happen with smaller babies as well anyway. It’s such a lot to get your head around any it. Good luck for your induction! X

I had the same conversation yesterday. Can have an induction at 38 weeks, or c section booked in 39 weeks. They seem to think I might labour natural by 38 weeks anyway so trying to decide what to do!

that’s interesting! I think I might do everything I can to induce labour naturally then make a decision in 2 weeks 😬 x

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