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Re: Size of second baby and induction

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 26 Dec 2002 18:58:51 -0600 (CST)


At Thu, 26 Dec 2002, Rach wrote: >
>My first child was unexpectedly large(10lbs 1oz, female), and a week
>early (no diabetes or other problems). I am currently 28 weeks with my
>second (a boy), and feel huge already. The baby has already gone from
>"kicks" to "stretches" in his movement. I am wondering when most
>doctors consider induction to avoid an overly large baby -- should this
>be something we start planning on now? I see my doctor tomorrow and will
>discuss it with him, but I'd like some input from other physicians (he's
>a new doc, not the one who delivered my first). Thank you so much!

Too early to discuss but not early to rule out other reason for a large baby.

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Alicia M. Lapidus M.D.
Director Obgyn.net Latina
Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital J. A. Fernández
Buenos Aires
Argentina
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