Big baby

I had a growth scan last week at 32 weeks and have been told baby is measuring big (look at the size of his head!!😫) They’ve booked another scan for 36/37 weeks to check and if necessary, offer me an induction. Really not wanting to be induced, will see what they say at the next scan and make my decision but anyone else got a big baby or had a big baby before? My first baby was born at 8oz 4oz.
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I’d always take what they say at scans with a pinch of salt , they can be very very offf

If you don’t want to get induced don’t let them force it upon you!

I keep telling myself that it could be wrong as I’ve seen people online get told one thing then turns out completely different! But my husband’s family do have big babies with big heads🥴 I’ll see what they say at the next scan, I’m really hoping for a home birth and I feel like there are more risks with induction/intervention than having a big baby… but I’m hoping to just be open minded and do what’s best🤞

I highly recommend you read “In Your Own Time” by Dr Sara Wickham! I’m not a midwife or professional so take my advice with critical thinking but a “big baby” is not necessarily a good reason for induction. Recent findings from a research study suggest it may be unnecessary… and potentially cause more intervention. Like I said, I’m not a professional but I would question it!

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