Induce

It’s up to you. Those ultrasounds can be off by a lb or two on either side. So baby could be measuring bigger or smaller then to what they currently are. How big were you and dad when you were born? Were yall average or big? Do you have GD both play a factor. My husband was big so I have big babies so if baby is measuring bit I always think it’s true. You can be induced and you could wait but baby could potentially be big. Or could be average

I was induced to have my baby 3 days early because I was high risk of having a new born. I NEVER thought of inducing or C-section at all because I had my heart set on being all natural. I felt ashamed to have everything I worked hard for slip away because of this but looking back … having the pessary was still as close to natural I could have been. It only soften the cervix to help give labour that kicking start my baby needed. If your having a big baby then this might be a good path for you, definitely talk to your doctor tho and prepare for anything else that might pop up like C-section if you haven’t already just to prevent these feelings coming back again but at a worse time. You have spent 9 months naturally growing your baby don’t let this lil kick knock u down, it’s only getting the ball rolling. I wish you the best things motherhood can offer you ❤️

I birthed a 99th percentile baby 11 days late with no induction or epidural you can 1000% say no to an induction if you don’t want it

I was induced at 38 weeks because baby wasn’t growing. At 36 weeks she measure 5lbs 11oz. 38 weeks she was 5lbs 13oz and measuring 35 weeks. So the rushed my induction. I had a 12 hour notice! Definitely wasn’t my plan but sometimes it happens!

I think it might be in your best interest if you want to avoid any risks. My drs did not do a growth scan and had no idea how big he was, he came out 9lb 12oz when I was 41+3. If they knew he was that big they would’ve recommended a c section but he got stuck in my pelvis. I pushed for 4 hours and there was shoulder dystocia causing lack of oxygen and a broken humerus. If you do continue with a natural birth, keep in mind it increases the chance of c section if they deem natural to be too dangerous when the time comes.