Just had a growth scan due to my first baby weighing 6lbs, this baby is weighing approx 6.7lbs and they wanted to induce me to which I said no.
I am 39+3 I have had 3 growth scans now, first 2 they weren't concerned this time they said they are concerned about babies weight.
My reasons for declining are due to the fact I haven't yet reached 40 weeks so not over due, my daughter was small, lol family babies have been small, I can still feel baby moving a lot and I don't want to be in a hospital with medical help on my own for potentially 3 days.
I said I would rather wait until next Monday (when I am overdue) then if they still feel the need to I will go ahead with induction.
After speaking to family I have been made to feel stupid and they have all said I should have agreed and I am being selfish and that I am potentially threatening the life of our baby.
I asked the doctor if it was what she would strongly advise and if there is any threat to myself or baby, she said no but would offer induction to women who are over due in any circumstance.
I phoned midwife when I got home to get another perspective really and she basically said I'm fine to decline until I am overdue and if nothing has happened by next week then go ahead with induction.
Basically I want someone to either be really blunt with me.
Have I been stupid?
Now o have come away and