Are doctors alowed to induce if baby is large?

[Ashlee2210]

I'm asking this question because at 36 wks the ultrasound said that my little boy was 8lbs 7oz. I had to wait two more weeks to get another one to make sure if he is actually 'big'. Well, I go and have my sonogram at 38 wks and now he is weighing 10 lbs 11oz. My doctor said that they are not allowed to induce before 39 wks due to a large baby. Yet I get concernced for how big he is. The doctor in her own words says, "Your baby isnt big, he's huge!" Now you would think they wouldn't let it get that far because of all the risks. She finally said I could have a scheduled c-section Jan 18th because I will be 39 wks then. Does anyone know if this is true? "Are they really now allowed to induce before 39wks because of a large baby? I am just worrying because my babyboy keeps gaining more and more weight, and I am hoping that it is safe for him to be a 12 + pounder =/

[Lenanbaby2]

On average you are right... Recovery for c-sections are longer. I was blessed and recovered super quick. Btw... My epidural didn't work either and I had horrible back labor too because my daughter was posterior

[Ashelen]

sorry he was sunny-side up^

[Ashelen]

No, it was 3 sets of pushes, and my epidural didn't work so I felt every agonizing second - WITH back labor, because he was posterior, lol.

But, I recovered immediately, instead of having to recover from major abdominal surgery. C-sections are a WONDERFUL resource, and I would not turn one down if I truly needed it, but I personally think that if you CAN try for a vaginal and you feel comfortable with it (entirely up to the person and every situation is different) then go for it...because you can always have an emergency c-section if need be. That's what c-sections are there for, emergencies!

But there's no doubt about it, there's a longer recovery with c-sections and higher risks of infections and other problems (and this is coming from someone who had such a bad tear with her first delivery that they had to piece me together with medical mesh and I nearly bled to death and needed 2 blood transfusions...so trust me I've been through the wringer when it comes to labor and delivery...my first child wasn't even big - 7lbs 6oz, but she had a huge head, LOL)....so it's a tough decision and not one to be made lightly. However, if someone feels that their is the best option, then that's just how it is - no one can say one is better than the other, just share what we would do, have done, and give support so every woman can make her own decision :-).

[Lenanbaby2]

Wow... I'm jealous of three pushes and you were done. I had to have a c-section because my daughter was large (she was only 8lbs 14 oz)... At least too large for me to deliver vaginally. I pushes 4 hours straight with no success.... I'm just saying from someone who went through something similar... C-sections are nice

[RippedonScotch]

it's not a normal thing.   I know that if you are diabetic they wil induce you early if the baby is ready but not until they feel that everything has been developed. I think I would go for the C-section but it all depends on your body and whether or not you can actually have a baby that big naturally.  

[Ashelen]

it's up to you, but there are methods to manage shoulder dystocia (getting stuck) in labor, and if you've birthed an almost 10-lber already, I would personally request to at least try for a vaginal first...you can have them put an epidural in just in case they need to transfer you, or something, but it's up to you.

Most babies don't get stuck, no matter how big they are..it's a very rare thing to have happen. And even if they say the fluid and placenta are fine, there's a chance that they are distorting the measurements. My fluid and placenta were not abnormal, but just large enough to distort the size measurements for my son.

really follow your heart, you should go into the delivery confident and excited, not frightened, so whatever makes you feel the most comfortable is the decision I would make :-).