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Re: Attn. Dr ConnerthFrom: James Connerth MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)Thu, 7 Jan 1999 19:21:05 -0600 (CST)
At Thu, 7 Jan 1999, Jas wrote: > >First thank you for your quick response on my fluid index question. We >sure to appreciate your response here! > >Now for a comment....I was reading your response to the post on L&D and >back injury. SHHHHH please say it isn't so that next babies tend to be >bigger. My second baby (lost first one at 23 wks) was 8.8.6oz at 38 >weeks. I am 35 weeks now, Should I expect a linebacker this time at 10 >pds LOL! > >Dr. hand felt estimated baby weighed a little over 4pds at 33 weeks, >just how much do they gain per week at this point? > Roughly 1/2 lb/wk at this point-this varies widely;fetal growth rel.constant to 26 weeks,then wide divergence based on genetics and placental blood flow.Also some relationship to mother's weight at her birth.
-- JConnerth md facog
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