Question from a 3rd tri mom.
Hi ladies,
I am currently 36 weeks and about to go to my "emergency u/s" because LO is measuring over 4 weeks ahead. My Dr. said its to look for problems and get a better idea of LOs size so we can discuss our options.
My question for you ladies is what exactly is considered a preemie? My sister seems to think its any baby born before 39 weeks. Also were any of your labors caused by a large baby? LO and I are otherwise healthy (i do have trace protine in my urine) but I am very scared about this u/s. Some moms on the 3rd tri board have been saying that babies are not fully developed until 40-42 weeks and "large for gestational age" is not a good enough reason for a Dr. to want to induce. I am freaking out and any advice/thoughts would be very helpful. Thanks in advance!
Re: Question from a 3rd tri mom.
This is what I though, I had mono the month before I got pregnant and due to antibiotics I didnt have a period for two months, but my OB is sure that my EDD is accurate due to an ultrasound at 6 weeks (then my a/s at 18 weeks). I hope I can hold off until Saturday then, so at least I will be at 37 weeks.
Anything before 37 weeks is considered a preemie. DD was born at 36w1d and is a late term preemie. We were very fortunate that aside from being small my LO had no health concerns. We had BFing latch issues and had to do extra weight and bilirubin checks, but she was otherwise healthy and needed no NICU time.
I wish you good luck at your appointment.