Help... Baby too big? - Is scan/induction necessary?

[diannescruffy]

Hi,
I also agree with the above responses. With my last pregnancy I was measuring small (can't remember measurements) at 36wks and my midwife was concerned and sent me for a scan which showed bubs was actually the size of a 38wk baby. I too think it's fantastic that you and DW are doing your research and welcome to BB.
Regards,
Dianne

[christy]

I don't have much more to add to what others have said. It makes me angry to get such scare tactics from the midwife.

My DD2 always measured 4 weeks ahead. I had a scan 2 days prior to labour & it shows a 10lb 11oz baby. She was 8lb 13oz at birth. Born at 41wks 2 days. VBAC

[sushee]

My son Charlie also always measured 4 weeks ahead, and with my DS2, the midwife said I was enormous - I couldn't fit into any maternity clothes in my 8th month and had to wear specially made sarongs. Charlie was 7lb 14oz at full term (39+6) and DS was 8lb 1oz born on his EDD. Charlie apparently had a head circ considered to be quite large, too, at 39cm, yet he (and DS2) were both were born vaginally.