Baby J is estimating over 10lbs already & I'm 38+4. Doctor was already pushing for early induction & now is wanting to do a scheduled c-section.
The research I've done, just today, on estimated weight vs. actual birth weight is astounding in that at least 50% of the time the estimate is WAY off. Usually on the high side, but sometimes on the low side, so I guess I'm looking for validation.
Please share your experiences with the estimates given from ultrasounds vs. actual birth weights.
There's a thread right below this one with a lot of experiences, you'll get some quick answers there.
My daughter was accurate (and 9.5lbs) but it really varies greatly. My boy is measuring big too and while an early induction was floated as an option they've decided that the safest course is just to not let me go past 41w.
I would definitely, DEFINITELY, push for an induction over a c-section. You always have the fall back option if things stall, but starting out with a section strikes me as a little too aggressive for weight alone.
I had a growth scan 2 days before i had my LO and they estimated her at 3kg. Lo and behold she was born at 3.1kgs. I understand thats more coincidence though, many women find their scans are way out.
At 38 weeks, my Dr said my son was almost 9 lbs. Then at 39 weeks he was 9.5. Went into labor, they said he would be a huge baby. My son was born at 8 lbs 2 oz...more than a pound less than estimated!
My son was measuring 8 lb 2 oz two weeks ago at 36 weeks and I had an ultrasound yesterday saying he was 8 lb 10 oz. The doctor told me it depends on where the measurment is taken at. If it's at a different angle than the previous measurement then it could be off. He told me to expect there to be about a half pound margin for error either way, but since my son is measuring big both times to expect him to be over 9 lb at birth
Had an ultrasound with a specialist the day i had dd, he estimated her at 5lb 6oz, i was immediately sent up to l&d due to low fluid and dd not growing, she was born at 5 lbs exactly!
DD1 measured over 9 lbs 4 days before before my EDD. I was freaked out by the potential size but decide to go with the induction because I really didn't want to have a c section. Very glad I did because she came out just fine and only 8lbs 1oz 3 days later (1 day before EDD).
Re: Ultrasound Weight Estimate vs. Birth Weight
My daughter was accurate (and 9.5lbs) but it really varies greatly. My boy is measuring big too and while an early induction was floated as an option they've decided that the safest course is just to not let me go past 41w.
I would definitely, DEFINITELY, push for an induction over a c-section. You always have the fall back option if things stall, but starting out with a section strikes me as a little too aggressive for weight alone.
My son was born at 8 lbs 2 oz...more than a pound less than estimated!
DD1 measured over 9 lbs 4 days before before my EDD. I was freaked out by the potential size but decide to go with the induction because I really didn't want to have a c section. Very glad I did because she came out just fine and only 8lbs 1oz 3 days later (1 day before EDD).