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Scared of big baby

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tashx · 15/11/2021 22:36

Had a scan today
I'm 32 +2 weeks
Estimated weight is 4lbs 1oz
But
Baby has a lot of fluid around him
Scared of having a big baby or complications
Being at hospital makes me anxious and my blood pressure goes mental
Had two big contractions tonight and the pain scared me 😢

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Chelyanne · 15/11/2021 23:23

That estimated size is not massive. May be worth discussing you anxieties with the midwife.

Our twins were both estimated 5lb at 32+5, born 38wk 8lb 5oz & 8lb 11oz elcs as breech. Our most recent was 5lb 4oz @ 31+6, born 38+6 10lb 15oz c-section with scar rupture and heavy blood loss after 20hrs labour, was a bit rough on me but I recovered eventually. 2 of our others were big too at 9lb 10oz & 10lb 12oz with high fluid levels, both natural unassisted deliveries. The high fluid levels (polyhydramnios) didn't cause any issues, they put it down to them being big babies.

You'll manage. If they think babys size is going to cause problems they may offer induction or elcs, either way they'll look after you both.

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