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Re: 36weeks extremely high baby weight

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 26 Feb 2002 20:06:09 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 26 Feb 2002, Christine wrote: >
>I am 36wks 1day and measuring at 41wks. Had lengthy ultrasound
>yesterday for babies measurements, and baby weighs 8pds 12oz. The
>docs'said this is rare and all the tests for genetic problems were neg.
>I am 28yrs old. 1st baby.
>Should I be induced early because of his weight gain, or should the
>doc's be passive like they are and wait to see if I start my labor? I'm
>just afraid the baby will get too big and I'll have an emergency c-sec.
>What is the best route for me at this stage?
>
>--
>Need more advise,
>Christine
>

It doesn't make any sense to induce a premature baby. The u/s is not all that accurate at weight prediction at term anyway. Give your body a chance. It will probably do ok. You can always have a c/s if he won't come out, and those are very rarely emergencies.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.

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