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Re: Large babies

From: jwang,MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 7 Aug 2000 15:53:57 -0500 (CDT)


It really is too early to tell how big the baby will be. Big babies are more likely to be delivered by c/s and give more back discomfort, but otherwise, if you don't have gestational diabetes, I don't think there is much other issue.

At Mon, 7 Aug 2000, Jane in Sydney wrote: >
>My baby seems moderately large for dates. That is, at the 19 week
>ultrasound his gestational age is bang on for dates in all cases ...
>except for his abdominal measurements which are a few days advanced. I
>have become heavy during pregnancy, although not diabetic.
>
>Am interested in whether or not being large will affect the baby
>negatively in any way ...
>
>I am not concerned by the labour itself as a ccaesarian seems quite
>likely.
>
>--
>Jane Salmon in Sydney Australia
>

--
J Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine

>**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only >and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. >This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to >consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options >and/or interventions.>




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