We went for a growth scan today as my bump was measuring smaller(currently 37 weeks) , however, they’ve said she looks to be growing really well and currently weighs 7lb 4 which is apparently slightly above average! Would this be 100% right? Or has anyone been told that their babies weight is one thing on a growth scan and completely different when they’re born? It’s our first baby so have no idea🩷
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There is lots of research on big babies on ultrasound Vs birth weight.
E.g. https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/med/research/ctu/trials/bigbaby/
They say there's a 15-20% accuracy difference for ultrasound measurements as they estimating weight on femur length, head circumference and abdominal circumference.
I have been told my baby is on the 99.6th percentile for weight although everyone tells me I'm tiny. I am 36+5, and they estimated her weight at 7lb 4 at my scan last week!.
I'm not too worried. They get it wrong Alot. As long as everything else is healthy with you and baby that's all that matters x

I know what you mean about the over packing. Don't want to forget anything and you just never know which course labour is going to take so need to pack for all options....but could be straightforward and be home same day 😂

Tbh I never paid TOO much attention to the estimated weight from our scans with my first. There's a margin of error of like 10-20% either way. I would take it with a pinch of salt, and not make any major decisions based on the estimated foetal weight x
Please someone reassure me it is okay to do this as I can’t stop myself feeling guilty. I’ve called in sick today from work as I’m burnt out, exhausted and not feeling great. Also my mental health has been shocking. I’m 19 weeks pregnant with a 17 month old and never get the chance to just do nothing or rest. All my holiday had to be used before I returned to work or I wouldn’t have been paid so I don’t have any holiday to take now, calling in sicks my only choice. It doesn’t help either that last week I was REALLY struggling with my mental health and had 2 breakdowns at work then as I was leaving on the last day a colleague fell out with me, threatened to discuss it with a manager and I left in floods of tears in a bad way. I’ve not been back since and am dreading returning. Annoyingly though I’ve slept this morning after dropping my lo to nursery and I feel no more energised for it🤦🏼♀️
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I had my 4d scan and omg so in love . 🥹😍 was debating if to get one or not and so glad I did .

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I’m waiting for my 20 week scan but I’m too impatient lol

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How soon did people drive after c-section?
I know the advice is 6 weeks but did anyone go sooner?

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We went for a growth scan today as my bump was measuring smaller(currently 37 weeks) , however, they’ve said she looks to be growing really well and currently weighs 7lb 4 which is apparently slightly above average! Would this be 100% right? Or has anyone been told that their babies weight is one thing on a growth scan and completely different when they’re born? It’s our first baby so have no idea🩷

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My second baby is breech at 37 weeks, my first was a vaginal birth.
How long did you ladies stay at home after your c-section? I want to have the time to recover, but I don't want to be away from my daughter for any longer than I have to.
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