Fetus weighing too much?

italianbella213 · February 2015

I got an ultrasound at 29 weeks and 2 days, my baby is measuring 3lbs and 7 oz. How much did your baby weight at this point? I'm worried she is getting too big.

SassFrass · February 2015

No personal experiences, but worst case scenario if baby gets too big they may want to induce if your pretty petite. Youd be amazed how much a woman's body can handle birth wise though. But that weight sounds about right for where you are honestly.

clarever · February 2015

the approximate weight they give you at ultrasounds can be inaccurate.
My sister was told she was going to have a 10 pounder and her son was just shy of 8lbs

beaseg · February 2015

Yeah these measurements are notoriously off. I wouldn't worry. Just make sure you're eating healthy and being as active as you feel comfortable with.

sunnyday016 · February 2015

Those can be off up to a whole pound...or more. That's a ton for a fetus. I wouldn't be concerned with it.

amr1320 · February 2015

I wouldn't worry. Im very petite, before pregnancy im 5ft 110lbs and I've vaginally delivered two 21 inch long 8+lb babies. I'm expecting my third in may, I'm currently 27 wks and he is already measuring big. Both previous pregnancies my dr's did suggest c-sections because of my petite frame and the large size of the babies but i refused and successfully delivered twice!

a316b · February 2015

All babies are not created equal and will all measure differently. If your doc isn't concerned, I wouldn't be concerned.

Also want to echo what pp said... Those ultrasound measurements are more like guesstimates. Ultrasounds days before my first two were born put them both over 7 lbs, my daughter near 8 lbs- but both were born a smaller 6 lbs 6 oz!

jmorneau09 · February 2015

Agreed if doc isn't concerned you shouldn't be either. The ultrasounds can often be off. Even if baby is big it's really nothing to worry about. You might waste a few newborn outfits but I can tell you from experience a big baby is nothing to fear. My oldest was 10.6 and 21 inches at 39 weeks. He eventually grew into himself and at 5 he's completely average and in normal percentiles for both hight and weight. Sometimes even for no medical reason babies can be big. I didn't have GD nor did I gain tons of weight he was just a big guy. Don't stress about it. It will be fine regardless

freespiritedmama · February 2015

I have come to realize they are usually just educated guesses. I was induced early for my daughter because she "measured" almost 10 pounds at 36 weeks, well at 39 weeks she was only 21 1/2 inches long and weighed 8 lbs 4 oz. Her older brother? They measured him at 38 weeks, and he was only 3-4 pounds (i only had 2 vessel cords which meant he was getting about 50% of the nutrients and "food" normal babies get)----he was born a week later weighing 8 lbs 8.6 oz and was 23 inches long. This baby measured 2 weeks ahead at my last ultrasound. I have yet to see a case that they have gotten 100% accurate. I think you are okay

cpage2211 · February 2015

I had an ultrasound on Friday and I was told baby is measuring 5 days ahead and is weighing in at 3lb 2oz (Today I'm 29-5). They just said he's a big boy and didn't discuss anything further with me. Unless your dr is worried, I wouldn't either.

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