Currently 33+4 with second baby and had a growth scan this morning which showed baby weighs an estimated 6lb 2oz and head circumference and stomach are above 95th centile.
Had consultant appointment immediately afterwards who agreed baby was big but said they don't usually induce before 40 weeks for size although they might make an exception as baby is so uniformly large and induce at 38 weeks. Booked in for another scan and consultant appointment then.
Consultant said a real risk of labour failing to progress and would need an EMCS but refused to consider an ELCS. I had a bad tear with my first baby and I'm petrified.
Does anyone have any advice about my options? What should I be asking for at my next appointment? Is it too late to push for an ELCS? Help!!
I don't want this to come across the wrong way but please no anecdotes about how growth scans are often completely wrong. Ive been having fortnightly scans where the sonographer takes each measurement twice to double check and baby is following the 97th centile, there really is no doubt this is a huge baby! TIA
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OneForTheRoadThen · 13/03/2018 13:05
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