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Why is baby measuring above 99 percentile

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emilybr · 20/09/2023 23:13

I'm overweight and a slight but too much fluid - was 9.3 and now it's 8.3....

However baby was 98 and 97, now he's measuring over 99.

When I had the 20 week scan they said he looked big.

I'm now 29 weeks.

Will I be induced early?

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SummerDayz63 · 22/09/2023 08:44

Sorry just seen GD was normal…

Charming81 · 22/09/2023 09:19

Arsey? It is your right to chose for a c-section. I told.my midwife at the first appointment that I know already that I want a c-section and she, very kindly, said it is absolutely my right to chose whatever birth I prefer. Go for whatever makes you feel more comfortable.

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emilybr · 22/09/2023 09:31

Tiredbehyondbelief · 22/09/2023 08:32

Hi there, I am sorry you are calling yourself a fat woman. You are a beautiful pregnant woman with addiction to food (very common these days). Yes, unfortunately your BMI puts you at risk of having a big baby. It also puts you at risk of having complications after Caesarean section. You are going to have another appointment with a doctor. They should offer you a choice between induction of labour and Caesarean. Listen carefully to their arguments and don't feel under pressure to make decision on the spot. Do you like reading? Why induction matters is a very short but very good book by Sara Wickham. As for your BMI it's never too late to adopt healthier habits. Try to go for long walks whenever you can, in all weathers. As for your overeating, I found Unwinding Anxiety by Dr Brewer the best book ever. His methods work for all sorts of bad habits. I am losing weight without feeling deprived or hungry. Don't beat yourself up over your weight. You can't change the past. But you can change the future. I hope it helps

I have an addiction to food?

That's news to me.

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emilybr · 22/09/2023 09:32

YouveGotAFastCar · 22/09/2023 08:43

This happened to me. At 26 weeks I was off the charts. I had all the talks about recommended induction at 39 weeks, etc. He was predicted to be 11lbs.

He was 7lbs. I was visited by a consultant and three of the sonographers who had done growth scans for us when I was in hospital - all said that they can be hugely inaccurate. Please don't stress too much.

Why did they visit you?

I was wondering why it's inaccurate. Is it due to the sonographer or how the baby is presenting itself in the womb?

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emilybr · 22/09/2023 09:33

SummerDayz63 · 22/09/2023 08:41

Is this measurement based on your size or average?

I have big babies. All have been off my personal growth chart (I’m 5 foot and slight).

you could measure big for the following reasons;

  • baby has long legs, long abdomen, big head and it’s thrown the measurements off
  • you have gestational diabetes - assume they’ve tested you, but if not request it.
  • you just grow big babies

Are you / can you switch to consultant led? They may not make a decision until 36 weeks. They do not like to do C-section before 39 weeks unless medical need. Early induction, I had one at 38 weeks but was medical need.

I'm already consulted lead due to being overweight/fat.

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SummerDayz63 · 22/09/2023 11:26

Do you have regular consultant appointments? What is your consultant saying?

Devilsmommy · 22/09/2023 11:30

elifont · 21/09/2023 02:42

I had multiple extra scans for constantly showing small baby. He was 10 pound 2. Not sure what they actually know or just guess and flap about scaring the baby out of you.

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This is so right. I got told should be induced as baby was only coming up at 5lb, didn't do it and a few days later he came naturally at 6lb 7oz. It honestly feels like they try to scare you

StEtienne93 · 22/09/2023 11:38

AnnaBlush · 21/09/2023 01:46

I would take measurements with a pinch of salt. They are notoriously inaccurate
for example My daughter was estimated 8/9 pounds when I was 37 weeks
I was overdue by 13 days ( induced) baby born at 7lbs. ( nearly5 weeks later)

Couldn't agree with this more.

I had poly and my dd was consistently measured to be a large baby. They expected her to be well over 9lb the last time they measured her. When she was born she was 6lb 5oz.

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emilybr · 22/09/2023 11:41

How can the scans be so inaccurate?

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emilybr · 22/09/2023 11:43

SummerDayz63 · 22/09/2023 11:26

Do you have regular consultant appointments? What is your consultant saying?

Nothing much to be honest. So not bothered/concerned by the results.... keeping an eye on it.

I'm starting to get my growth scans now and appointments with them.

I've and a few issues with care which I've raised with perinatal/midwife as I feel pretty clueless with everything.

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ColleenDonaghy · 22/09/2023 11:52

Mine consistently measured big, and they were big at about 9.5lbs - which was also the average of our own birth weights, so it was no surprise.

I'm short but not small, and even in c sections they had to work to get them out (everything was fine).

If you want a section, have a section, it is your right.

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emilybr · 22/09/2023 12:28

ColleenDonaghy · 22/09/2023 11:52

Mine consistently measured big, and they were big at about 9.5lbs - which was also the average of our own birth weights, so it was no surprise.

I'm short but not small, and even in c sections they had to work to get them out (everything was fine).

If you want a section, have a section, it is your right.

I just don't know what's best

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