Big baby (33 weeks today)

I had a growth scan yesterday and my baby's weight is estimated at 6lb 2 already!

They did say they would induce me at 38 weeks if this trend continued but has anyone else had the same happen and if so, what weight were your babies once they were born?

Worried he's going to be massive!

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With my first pregnancy I had a growth scan at 34 or 35 weeks and he measured 7.2lbs but they didn't seem concerned. He was born via elective at 40+2 weeks and was 8.9lbs

The first thing I would say is those growth scans can sometimes but inaccurate however this wasn't the case for me! My husband is 6ft 7 so throughly believed she was going to be as big as she was estimated to be... and she was 😂 Her estimated weight at 40 weeks was 10lbs which I must admit scared me a little! I had her via planned C-section at 41 weeks. At 40 weeks I was so so uncomfortable and huge! I was recommended an induction and it just didn't sit right with me, I had a weird gut feeling that it would end badly so opted for a C-section instead. I won't bore you with the details (unless you want me too) but I would say it was an incredibly positive experience and probably the best decision I ever made! My little girl was born 9lbs 6 so not far off what we estimated! She was 97th percentile and still is! You have to go with your gut instinct 🥰

I had to have growth scans towards the end as she was measuring big. She was 7lbs 3 when she was born so they were really inaccurate 😬

They can be very inaccurate. I never had any growth scans late in pregnancy and had my 9lbs 4oz girl at 40+2 naturally. Some of us just make big babies! Baby comes when they’re ready and you are most likely going to be able to birth your baby with the right suport. Try not to stress

I have the same thing. I have gestational diabetes so we did scheduled c section 38 weeks and 2 days. He came out almost 8 lbs . Perfectly healthy. Don’t worry too much.

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Probably been asked many times before!

FTM and opting for an elective C-Section. 34 weeks at the moment and feeling woefully uninformed about the whole process. We have a consultant appointment next week but does anyone have any pre and post op advice or tips I should know?

Can anyone help explain this please?

Just been for my first ever sweep- I'm trying to understand the notes to see if I can work out if im dilated or not (she's 5/5 engaged and the second the midwife popped her fingers in she said she could feel baby)
Any help would be appreciated 🥰❤️

Sort of wanting to just opt for an elective c section

Throughout my pregnancy and even before, I wanted to avoid a c section where possible. Im 40+2 today and after a really horrible interaction with a consultant pushing and railroading me in to an induction, im just kind of filled with doubt and fear. Something I haven't felt until now.

I wanted to really try for a spontaneous natural delivery, but am totally open to pain relief, and interventions where necessary for baby's or my health and safety. But getting to this point now, with an induction date booked for 40+8 next week, im wondering if its just worth booking a c section and being done with it. I had my first sweep done yesterday and I was 2cm dilated but my midwife said my cervix was still closed. I have another booked for Tuesday.

I dont really know why im posting, solidarity, positive induction or c section stories or just some encouraging thoughts might be helpful from those on the other side or in the thick of things too.

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First time mum looking for advice!
I’m having contractions in my lower back and pelvic area, averaging around me 5-7 minutes apart and around 30 seconds long. I’ve had a sweep yesterday and lost my mucus plug.

Am I in early labour? 😅

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