Mmmm I think the "not allowed" can be negotiated in some cases.... I wasnt allowed to go past 9 days with my vbac attempt.... I got to 14 days and he was 4.56kg(10lbs), and DD was 11 days over and 3.99kgs(8lb13oz)..... Lots of people give birth naturally with big babies with no worries... I just never got the chance! My gf who is tiny had a 9lber and 10lb14 bub only a few days late both vaginally. Good luck to your friend.