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Big baby - help!

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Jmaxx44 · 01/07/2020 16:02

At my 40 week appointment I asked the midwife what size the baby is measuring. She informed me that it is 95th-100th percentile for weight according to my bump measurement. My bump doesn’t seem very big to me and lots of people comment on it being very ‘neat’ so I’m not sure how accurate the measurement is in the first place? I have a family history (mum and sisters) of big babies and all the complications they tend to bring such as bad tears etc. I asked to be brought in as soon as possible for induction because I was freaked out about the predicted size and the family history. The best she could do was today (40+9). Unfortunately the midwife has called to say the ward is too busy to take me in and maybe tomorrow...but no promises made. I am so frustrated that no-one seems to be taking my concerns seriously. I know some people will say it’s no big deal but I am just so scared of the additional risks to myself and the baby from being allowed to get so big. The midwife wouldn’t give me a predicted weight last week because she said she would probably be wrong but any women in my family who have been allowed to go this far have all had babies around the 10lb mark. I just feel so powerless and my fate is in the hands of people who aren’t listening to me. Am I silly to feel like this?Sad

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stairgates · 01/07/2020 16:06

Your not silly, how frustrating for you. Have they now booked you for tomorrow or are you waiting to hear?

fedupandlookingforchange · 01/07/2020 16:10

Would they give you a scan as they are more accurate than bump measurements? They are not totally accurate though.

Jmaxx44 · 01/07/2020 16:17

@stairgates not officially booked in tomorrow, just ‘on the list‘. Apparently tomorrow is also looking busy so they will call tomorrow to let me know if I’m getting in or not.

@fedupandlookingforchange they haven’t scanned me as apparently I am just under the threshold for a size scan. I assume in my area they only scan once you go over 100th percentile? At my last appointment (36 weeks) I was only 95th percentile and they didn’t mention that I should potentially have a scan Confused

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isitmethough · 02/07/2020 10:23

I wouldn't stress yourself out - I don't think bump size and baby size are at all well correlated, I have had several growth scans because of other factors and my baby is measuring on the 90th centile, yet my bump is measuring 4 weeks behind and on the 10th centile! Despite the size of the baby they are not planning to intervene until 41+ 5! I don't think anyone can really tell you how big the baby is until he or she is in your arms and regardless from what I've read for reassurance, having a bigger baby does not necessarily mean a more difficult birth. Best of luck x

WhenPushComesToShove · 02/07/2020 10:26

It's not all around the head!

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