I'm having a big baby.

Mama2Be11911 · September 2011

Also posted this on the high risk board:

I had an ultrasound today and baby weighed in at 6 lbs 3 oz (I'm aware this is just an estimate) at just shy of 35 weeks. In the past four weeks my baby has gained 3 lbs. My blood sugar numbers have been great (diet controlled). My doctor said that most likely she'll look at doing a c-section at 39 weeks because babies with GD mamas tend to have very large shoulders and it would be hard to get them out vaginally at 9-10 lbs. She also said she would want to do an amnio at 38 weeks to check for lung maturity, which I am not all that keen on. I'm getting a little concerned about size but trying not to worry.

Just looking for advice from anyone who has been there, done that.

cecilyandgautam · September 2011

There are plenty of women who vaginally birth 9-10 lb babies. If you'd like to hear their personal stories, give the natural birth board a visit and ask for their experiences. If you want a vaginal birth, it's your right to try and be supported.

christiney06 · September 2011

there are plenty of GD moms who deliver vaginally. I would at least attempt labor and if things dont' progress , you can always have the c-sect. then. the est. could be way off! there are posts like this all the time and people get themselves all worked up over a guess....that's all it is. you have to be an advocate for yourself and not let your Dr. pressure you into major surgery b/c a c-sect. is easier for him. good luck!

Bashert628 · September 2011

FYI these estimates can go + or - 2 lbs either way. I was told at 38 weeks I was going to have a 10 lb baby. He was born at 39 weeks at 8 lbs 1 oz.

haley_32 · September 2011

christiney06:
there are plenty of GD moms who deliver vaginally. I would at least attempt labor and if things dont' progress , you can always have the c-sect. then. the est. could be way off! there are posts like this all the time and people get themselves all worked up over a guess....that's all it is. you have to be an advocate for yourself and not let your Dr. pressure you into major surgery b/c a c-sect. is easier for him. good luck!

Just out of curiosity, I thought the reason they do c-sections when they suspect a bigger baby was because the baby could get stuck in the birth canal, or it's shoulders could get broken or dislocated. Is that just something they say, or is that a real concern?

Mama2Be11911 · September 2011

haley_32:
christiney06:
there are plenty of GD moms who deliver vaginally. I would at least attempt labor and if things dont' progress , you can always have the c-sect. then. the est. could be way off! there are posts like this all the time and people get themselves all worked up over a guess....that's all it is. you have to be an advocate for yourself and not let your Dr. pressure you into major surgery b/c a c-sect. is easier for him. good luck!

Just out of curiosity, I thought the reason they do c-sections when they suspect a bigger baby was because the baby could get stuck in the birth canal, or it's shoulders could get broken or dislocated. Is that just something they say, or is that a real concern?

This is what my doctor scared me with today. Big shoulders that could get stuck and/or break.

bstrangely · September 2011

please see my reply on this thread:

https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/58492970.aspx

kcisthebombdotcom · September 2011

Mama2Be11911:
haley_32:

christiney06:
there are plenty of GD moms who deliver vaginally. I would at least attempt labor and if things dont' progress , you can always have the c-sect. then. the est. could be way off! there are posts like this all the time and people get themselves all worked up over a guess....that's all it is. you have to be an advocate for yourself and not let your Dr. pressure you into major surgery b/c a c-sect. is easier for him. good luck!

Just out of curiosity, I thought the reason they do c-sections when they suspect a bigger baby was because the baby could get stuck in the birth canal, or it's shoulders could get broken or dislocated. Is that just something they say, or is that a real concern?

This is what my doctor scared me with today. Big shoulders that could get stuck and/or break.

Just so you know, this really does happen.

A friend of mine had an u/s and her OB suggested she have a section because of size. She ignored her OBs advice and said she wanted to deliver vaginally instead. Well she did-and her baby came out with a shoulder injury, lung issues, and she needed surgery to repair the extensive damage her oversized, sunny side up baby caused her.

I know that everyone always comes out with a story that their uncle's sister's cousin's brother's 2nd cousin removed delivered a 13lb vaginally with no pain meds and no tears, but big babies are truly more prone to injury.

I personally would do whatever my OB felt comfortable with. However, I would ask for a c-section within a day or 2 before JIC baby had a growth spurt early on but had slowed down in growth.

alicat108 · September 2011

I have had two big babies - did not have GD. My doctor did inform me about the risks, but she also wanted to see how the baby engaged in my pelvis during delivery. At anytime she was prepared to do a c-section. She had already assessed my pelvis and thought it was worth a shot. Luckily was able to have both vaginally. With my first though since I was a FTM and pushed for an extended amount of time I did have a nerve injury (which only occurs in 1 in 10,000 woman - rare), My injury is fully recovered and did not occur the second time.

Good luck no matter what you decide.

christiney06 · September 2011

Mama2Be11911:
haley_32:
christiney06:
there are plenty of GD moms who deliver vaginally. I would at least attempt labor and if things dont' progress , you can always have the c-sect. then. the est. could be way off! there are posts like this all the time and people get themselves all worked up over a guess....that's all it is. you have to be an advocate for yourself and not let your Dr. pressure you into major surgery b/c a c-sect. is easier for him. good luck!

Just out of curiosity, I thought the reason they do c-sections when they suspect a bigger baby was because the baby could get stuck in the birth canal, or it's shoulders could get broken or dislocated. Is that just something they say, or is that a real concern?

This is what my doctor scared me with today. Big shoulders that could get stuck and/or break.

of course is can/does happen , but once again...it's all a guess! u/s's are a crap shoot. you could be fine birthing a 9lb baby or you could have issues w/ a 7lb baby b/c you have a super narrow birth canal. who knows?? if labor is not progressing and your baby is not descending than they can do a c-sect. in 20 min. flat. i just know that from being on these boards for so long that many Dr.'s throw "big baby=c-sect" out there like it's no big deal to have your stomach cut wide open and your body parts taken out.

JLS0320 · September 2011

My 1st baby was 10lbs and he did break his clavicle coming out. With that said, I would still choose a vaginal birth over an unnecessary csection, if you are not comfortable with it than seek a 2nd opinion or stand your ground on what you want.

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