Were you induced becuase of a large baby?

Question

I am 38 weeks pregnant and my dr has decided to induce me because the baby is measuring 8lbs8oz in the ultrasound. I'm just wondering if anyone had similar experiences and what were they like. Did the baby's size turn out to be right? Were you able to deliver naturally or did you end up with a c-section.

Thanks everyone!

Answer 1

At 38 weeks, my baby measured 8lbs 14oz. I'm 40 weeks now, and still no baby. My doctor says large babies are not a reason to induce, so she's going to let me go to 41 weeks, and then induce if necessary. I really wish she would induce, my baby is full term, and plenty big. And my doctor is pushing for a c-section. I do NOT want a c-section, so I can't understand why she won't induce me and give me a chance at a vaginal birth.

If she grows like she should, she'll be about 10lbs 5oz at 41 weeks, so I hope the ultrasound was off, or she comes sooner!!

Good Luck with everything, and I'm glad your doctors not a looney like mine.