I am currently 39+6. I had a growth scan yesterday which has estimated baby to be 9lb 8oz. Sonographer highlighted that it was difficult to measure her tummy properly given her gestation and highlighted the possible discrepancy with her weight. Did book me in for a consultant call today which I agreed to and have just had.
She ran through all the risks around shoulder dystocia and also the outcomes of the big baby trial
She was pushing towards induction and commented she wouldn't want me to go beyond 41 weeks because of size.
Options are:
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do nothing.
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Induction - Either of the following would be used:
Balloons 12-24 hours.
Oral medication 8 tablets, 2 hours apart.
As I've had a baby before, once my waters are broken they would give me 4 hours before pushing the hormone drip, to see if my body will go into labour itself.
Available dates if I accepted.
Monday at 4pm - rejected this one
Wednesday is also an option.
As is the rest of the week.
- C section. - said no
My current plan is to accept the sweep that will be offered on Tuesday, if my cervix is favourable. After that, if nothing happens I'll re evaluate.
In the meantime, anyone have any good resources on suspected big babies that I can read up on. Consultant has given me a couple but I'd like to weigh up all sides of the argument. Thank you.