My Doc Says I Have a BIG BABY! Will I Need a C-Section? | Sarah Lavonne

If you've been watching my videos for awhile you have heard me say my key phrase over and over again related to big babies. If you haven't been told that your baby is big yet... just keep waiting! It is SO INCREDIBLY common that your doc/midwife (although it's more the OBGYNs) are telling pregnant women that they're concerned about the baby's size, or they are not sure if the baby will fit or even that you need a cesarean because the baby is too big... I'm back to answer this frequently asked question and explain where they're coming from, when you could schedule a c-section for a "big" baby, estimated fetal weights in general and what that means for your pregnancy.
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[@lorarenee6964]

Just gave birth on October 1st to my beautiful baby girl who was 9lbs 8 oz at birth and I delivered her vaginally. I also pushed her out in under 15 minutes. You can do it ladies!!!! Best of luck to all of you!

[@pinklunaa]

Omg how did u do it?! 😭💕

[@zoyasmiles]

My doc is saying my baby will be around 9 pounds but I also have a narrow pelvis and I will be 40 when I deliver. Doc is asking me to have c section

[@haya6611]

@@zoyasmiles hey any updates? Also how do you know you have a narrow pelvis do they check you or what?

[@QueenMommy]

Did you split

[@mscreations5591]

Thank u. I was woried

[@emanuellebeaulieu6324]

Just a thought, but maybe care providers need to be more careful about the way they introduce this information to women, especially first time moms. Trying not to worry is easier said than done, and it’s possible that being scared the baby won’t fit is preventing some of those women to relax enough to labor efficiently. 🤔

[@jennifergallardo6624]

Emanuelle Beaulieu yes I was just thinking about that!

[@sarahlavonne]

Emanuelle Beaulieu amén!!!

[@growingfromhome.]

Yes! Exactly! I’ve had 3 babies. My boys were large- 9lbs and 9lb9oz. My girl was a good deal smaller. I’m pregnant with my fourth (a boy) and I have a new doctor (not happy about that). The doctor who delivered my other 3 never said anything to me about it being an issue that my boys were big. I had them vaginally with ZERO issues. My new doctor, on my very first visit, made a huge deal about it and she had me feeling scared, even though my body has clearly already shown that it can deliver larger babies. It really bugged me- a lot. It seems she has a bigger issue with it than me. Of course, all that being said, it seems stuck in my mind, now. I like what Sarah said- and reiterated- You won’t know until you try! Scaring moms into interventions and/or c-sections is not okay.

[@Marie-qh1og]

Thank you for this comment, I am a first time mum due in 2 weeks and this big baby issue is stressing me out so much. The doctors in the UK are so mean with how they pass on information causing me serious anxiety.

[@jessehill8718]

My son was 9lbs 12oz and I had him vaginally with no tearing at all. Pregnant with #2 I am not concerned about this babies size. I am fully confident I can birth a large child.

[@pinds83]

My mom weighed 11lbs 9oz at birth. My grandma said she was active and feeling great up to the day of delivery and she pushed her out like it was no big deal. What a champ.

[@laurenswift9368]

I'm living proof that a vaginal delivery is possible for a big baby. Don't assume that because you're small that it isn't possible. I agree!! The only way to know is in delivery. I'm 5'4 (on a good day 🥴) and normally 116lbs. I birthed a 10lb, 12oz baby, in the posterior position at 39 weeks, 3 days and had a really smooth delivery, relatively speaking.

[@sarahlavonne]

Yesssssssssss

[@faizamahmood3583]

I m 4'10 😶

[@Ocean-nd8uw]

maybe you have a big pelvic and big vaginal, it's a different story with your appearance.

[@evelynemkenda4243]

thank you God knows i needed this.. been anxious lately after being told i have a 3.5kg baby

[@amberjoy533]

And if your first 3 are small babies and you had problems getting two of them out, then are told your 4th could be 11bs, what then?🤔

[@ashleyevans2633]

Just had my baby. He was over 10lbs and born vaginally soooo yeah, big babies can be born however they want! They told us he was big the whole pregnancy. Thank you Sarah for all the education you gave me throughout my pregnancy!

[@ferbylima8869]

Momma of 2 here. My first baby was 8lbs 6oz,delivered in 2 hours. Second baby i delivered in 12min,the baby was 9lbs 6oz. Both vaginal delivery,big healthy kiddos😁😁😁

[@mrs.g.35]

They estimated my 2nd baby at 7lbs 10oz at 36 weeks. She was born at 38 weeks and was 5lb 10oz. So yeah....ultrasounds are not 100% accurate. This was at maternal fetal medicine too.

[@Legal.Knievel]

Oh wow! The estimates were pretty close for my twins. At 35 weeks, Baby A measured 5lbs 15oz and Baby B measured 5lbs 8oz. They were born at 36+2 Baby A weighed 6lbs 2oz and Baby B weighed 5lbs 6oz

[@amberjoy533]

They just estimated my baby at 4lbs and I'm 29 weeks. They said it could be 11lbs! My first 3 were ALL under 8lbs. I also had the ultrasound at MFM because the babies heart was skipping beats. I really hope they were wrong too!!

[@amykellogg908]

Just had my first baby 4 months ago and he was 10 lbs 1 oz delivered vaginally! They had guessed he was about 8.5lbs 😂

[@darkwaltz00]

My doctor counted on that margin of error when the ultrasound told me my 3rd was 8lbs at 35 weeks. “If he comes early he’ll probably be around 8lbs, and you’ve had a big baby before so it’s ok” (my oldest was 10lb 3oz & my middle was 8lbs 10oz) He came out 38+2 at 10lbs 15oz, vaginal birth, no epidural.

[@QueenMommy]

We’re there any tears?

[@ashleyarneson8328]

I LOVE their jewelry! People ask me all the time where I get it and it always opens a door to share their stories!

[@lexiegust2045]

Your videos were amazing an help! I delivered 12/20 and felt so much more informed and was able to help my husband understand.

[@alexismartin1580]

So good, 27 weeks and dealing with this! My midwives have handled this conversation in a way that has made me less anxious. Heading into the third trimester next week and have already been told this baby has a big head without any alarm around it. Plus, I was my mom's smallest baby (5 vaginal births) and the most difficult to get out so I'm just gonna stay calm and focus on pushing this big baby out. Thanks for sharing and loved hearing about Casa Adalia!

[@funstuff7929]

Wow I needed this today. Thank God ❤ and thanks Sarah! Blessings to you and all the mamas on here 🙏🏼

[@gpelizama]

Thank you very much for this video!! I have had an overall healthy pregnancy and was told baby is getting too big! But this video has given me reassurance that I can at least try and let my body and baby work some magic out! Thank you Sarah!! 🤓🙌🏼

[@StoryDiver]

I was considered "too big" to fit before my mum was even in labour. She was forced into a c-section she didn't want. I weighed just over 5 pounds and was teeny tiny (as in the doctors freaked for a minute thinking I was a premie and they messed up the dates)... Definitely agree with "you don't know until you try"!!!

[@tayberjk2559]

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[@landbeforehoney5308]

I’m so thankful to hear you say the only way to know is by trying! Because that’s the truth! I am very small framed and have refused third trimester ultrasounds with both of my pregnancies. My first son was 8 lbs 13 Oz and my second was 9 lbs 10 Oz. Both born vaginally though! And amazingly enough, I birthed my second on my hands and knees without any pain meds or anything! Both had shoulder dystocia but I only tore slightly with my second and needed a couple small stitches. With my first, I went in unprepared (homebirth turned hospital birth), ended up with an epidural, giving birth on my back, and the dr gave me an episiotomy even after I screamed that I’d rather tear than be cut. My healing time with my first was horrific and so drawn out. I couldn’t even sit down without wincing in pain for over a month. But our bodies are amazing because I was nervous the same would happen with my second. He did get a lil stuck (both my boys tried coming out with their hands up by their faces), but the OB I had was a fast thinking magician when it came to the shoulder dystocia and she made it seem so smooth. I truly think if I had a third trimester ultrasound, they would’ve tried to push for me to be induced or cesarean, especially with my second who came ten days past his “due date”, since they were already considering me “high risk” for a previous shoulder dystocia. Just craziness! Birth is magical though, and I’m so happy I went into both births trusting that my body was built to birth my babies. 🙌🏻

[@emwyglad]

This is exactly what I needed to hear. I’m 36 weeks. At my 34 week appt my OB told me I’m at risk for a c section because baby’s abdomen was measuring at the 75th percentile but he was a little over 5 pounds. She asked me how I felt about scheduling one and I said absolutely not. I left that appt very stressed and worried. This video made me feel so much better! I should add: I’ve done three glucose tests and passed them all. She also is making me check my blood sugar 4x a day and it never goes over 130. So 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@Bioeliful153]

How much did your baby weight?

[@marysabatini]

How did your labor go..??

[@sarahbenz.h4647]

Sometimes its just genetics, both me and my husband's sides of the families have bigger babies, our babies have al been 9-10.5lbs except one he was tiny at 7lbs because I had HG the entire pregnancy and basically lost 50lbs and was so so sick but he is healthy and happy but still very skinny compared to his siblings but now he's very tall and long legged for his age. I am expecting my 6th baby and again told she's gonna be a big baby.

[@gbeez2303]

THHAAANNNKKKKK YYYOOOUUUUU FOR THE VID!! I REAAALLYYY NEEDED TO HEAR THIS.... BLESS UR HEART FOR THE WORK YOU DO HELPING US OUT

[@PrettyAsAPeach96]

Mine was almost a c section due to my pelvis shape. BUT the doctor that had to come in told me he’s be 8 1/3 pounds as i started pushing. He was 6 1/2 🙄 moral of story- don’t trust their weight estimates 😂

[@blackwoman_015]

True my estimation was 3.2 My baby was 2.4😩

[@gratefullandblessed0135]

I believe this!!!!

[@lisemartino1854]

Sarah, I love, love, love your channel! As a UK doula I hear lots of mammas say they were told they were having a big baby! What is a big baby? Surely it’s subjective! I, and a few of my petit friends have had 10lb babies, no problem; but there are also mammas who have a ‘normal’ sized baby who has shoulder dystocia (the shoulder got caught) and needed intervention. Please don’t worry if you’re told your baby is big - unless you have bought a whole lot of newborn sized clothes! (Those wont last long!)

[@rebeccacaldwell346]

Just when you think Sarah can’t get any better. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Boquneshia]

Thank you for the video. “I’m going to try” are the key words here. I do recognize I have been eating way too many sugary foods and it may be why I am in this predicament. I will definitely try to cut down on that now and do a better job on limiting sugars in the future if I ever do have a baby #2. #ftm

[@thedentist1611]

Hey can u tell me how was ur experience cause i am suffering same issue now

[@graciouslygrowing9786]

I'm currently trying to keep my gestational diabetes under control through diet and exercise, I'm almost 35 weeks pregnant and doctor told me that he's considered putting me on bedtime Metformin because he said my fasting sugars were high even though they never go above 95 🤦‍♀️ I've cut out the bedtime snacks and have greatly reduced my carbs and sugar intake and it's helped my glucose levels greatly. I'm terrified of a cesarean though

[@georgia2568]

Loved this video! At 33 weeks with my first baby they said his head circumference was measuring 38 weeks and it may be an issue closer to my due date and I had him vaginally at 39+3 with no complications (even though his head was over 100th percentile for the first 5 months of his life, lol!) Like you said it’s something to be noted but not something to lose sleep over, trust the process ❤️

[@samarkhader3308]

I have the same issue,I hope to deliver naturally.

[@asia.kurenai]

i bet you’ve had encounters in your life where someone didn’t know you spoke spanish and it backlashes on them somehow lol. thanks for another great video

[@ashleyarneson8328]

Asia Alvarez haha I bet!!

[@MiVidaBellisima]

Same! I’m afrolatina and idk why people are “brave” to say things in your presence but too cowardly to say it in a language they think you’ll understand smh lol

[@rachf9695]

Haha yep I’ve had people speak about me behind me in line not knowing I can hear/understand some of what they are saying....not well practiced but I def still hear a lot 😂

[@elhombredeoro955]

That happens with me all the time.

[@shanakay1761]

My aunt is 5"4 and had an 11 lb baby vaginally. It was a hard labor for her but she did it! (She had 7 boys)

[@NatBenHarte]

Awesome to learn about the ministry! I love Ecuador and have been there to help with a ministry in the jungle - best experience of my life. Thank you for sharing about this ministry your sister works for - it sounds very similar to the one I experienced.

[@caseyradford2751]

I love your videos, any time I need reassurance and have lots of questions regarding pregnancy you have it all here on your channel! thank you so much!

[@marianasanchez4803]

Whoa! Awesome! How do you know spanish? That was so cool seeing you speak my language. Great video as always, Sarah!

[@user-el5ts3uc9r]

She’s literally from there if you watch the video

[@abbycalhoun8880]

I JUST LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!!!!!!! Thank you 💕

[@kirsten6377]

Haha, I would have LOVED to see this video before having my 4.5kg baby few weeks ago, I really got a bit scared when they did the measurements in the hospital (they were actually spot-on with their estimation). Fortunately (at least in retrospect) my own doctor did a measurment few days earlier and told me my baby had 3.5kg. So we had this huge deviation between the measurements and that's why they did not try to talk me into a c-section. I'm grateful for my all-natural waterbirth, it was an intense experience but I'd choose it always again over a c-section! And I'm actually happy that they only found out at the very end of the pregnancy (5cm dilated), otherwise I definitely would have had more worries!

[@karenwiebe4289]

Very informative and helpful video! Love your personality 😊

[@christinapolishuk5392]

Love all your videos sarah! Your so positive & inspirational I’m literally going to be watching all your videos while I’m in labor lol But quick question, I’m 35 weeks pregnant & have been very sore between my legs n crotch area & have had lightning crotch lately but no type of contractions yet, could that possibly make me dilate any??

[@j158JAMES]

had my daughter on the 18th of November her estimated weight was 12-14 lbs she was actually 8lbs 5 oz

[@dy-annebuni5577]

Thanks for giving encouragement .. im really getting stressed out . Since im close to my 40th week of pregnancy and im afraid to undergone CS. Im having my 3rd baby and still i wanted to have a normal delivery. I just think that my baby is a bit bigger as compare to my 2 sons.

[@Calichick310]

Wow! You speak Spanish! Incredibly well, thats so cool. Would have never guessed you were raised in Ecuador. So true Sarah, that is the only way to know but still lots of OB’s still say, “you cant because your pelvis is too small.” Feliz Navidad Sarah!! & all we can do is try!! 💕

[@Speaking1111]

Thank you for this 💜

[@Morgan_Stewart]

I was induced at 40wks1day because my baby was measuring large, especially his head, and my doc didn’t want him to keep getting bigger and end up maybe causing a c-section. He was 9lbs4oz delivered vaginally no issues. Also, my body must have been ready because my induction was amazing and fast!

[@mamathani-je6142]

Morgan Stewart congratulationssss! was it painful?

[@lihonghicken]

Do you have big tear with your big baby?

[@Morgan_Stewart]

Lihong Fang his giant head was stuck and I wasn’t tearing so I had a 2nd degree episiotomy. Healing wasn’t too painful and it’s all back to normal now!

[@taniaherrera9973]

Thank you for such informative video!!!

[@gracetietze1923]

I am a first time mom and my baby boys head is measuring in the 90th percentile, thanks to his daddy. But, his body is in the 50th. I’m so scared about the possibility of a csection but this was really encouraging, thank you!

[@redbutterflygarden]

i got mixed comments during my pregnancy with my 3 month old. Because i had high blood pressure i got told by one doctor that my baby would be growth restricted. then by another doctor that if i gained ANYTHING my baby would be too big and get stuck and die during birth (yes she said he would die, I was already stressed because baby was a threatened miscarriage and these 2 doctors scared the shit out of me) and then by my midwife that i could gain at most 25 pounds and be fine (after he was born i had only gained 3 pounds the rest was all him and the blood volume and water). He was 10 pounds at birth and i had absolutely no issues getting him out, i didn't even tear much.

[@desert_moon]

2 of my 9 were large. My 4th was 9lbs 12oz (military hospital) and my 8th was 11lbs (homebirth). No tears!! I'm only 5'2" so I was huge. Surprisingly short labors, 3 and 4hrs. Weird thing, I passed my GD tests, they were just big. Their dad is only 5'8".

[@csilladevic9969]

Just had my 7,9 lbs baby vaginaly. She “flew” out after a few pushes. But I’m also tall and have wide hips. Although I do feel like my pelvis is loose and my pelvic bone hurts. So this explains the why behind it. Hopefully it will go away soon :)

[@allisonrew5137]

“Will only know if you try it..” TRUTH! I tried, my 10lb 2oz baby didn’t fit/couldn’t descend into my pelvis. Then had a c-section! I am happy I tried! Thanks for your videos!! 💕

[@clarafarnham8237]

I was the same way, the thought my son was only 9.6 oz. I was in labor for three days. He turned Sunny side up and I only made it to 6 centimeters. My uterus stopped contracting and I ended up having a c section. He was born 11lbs 7 oz and 23 inches long ! Boy were they wrong !

[@briennaholland6880]

I didn’t have gestational diabetes and actually lost 30 pounds during my pregnancy from being so sick constantly. My son was born at 9lbs14oz. Shoulder dystocia happened, and it was honestly extremely scary. What are the odds of that happening again? Is there a chance they would induce my with my next pregnancy?

[@abbycalhoun8880]

Is there a way to avoid “failure to progress” during labor? Hopeful vbac mama here!! Love your videos

[@joycekim7092]

Can you do a video on gestational diabetes? If you haven’t already.

[@carolineallou]

Thank you for this video. I am pregnant with my 3rd and 37wks + 4 days. I was planning for a VBA2C but unfortunately was dx with Gestational diabetes for the 1st time. I am feeling like everything has been working against my plan for a VBA2C. My baby measured 3453grams (7.6#) at my 36w2d US. even accounting for the 10% margin error, my doc recommends a c-section or induction at 39 weeks if I don't go in labor spontaneously before then to prevent shoulder dystonia. I feel defeated by this news but trying to stay calm and positive.

[@shay3600]

Hi, I’m in the similar situation with you right now, did you end up having a c section ?

[@KimbyNicoleOrtizx15]

This is exactly what happened to me. I’m so happy I found you channel. I had my baby 2 1/2 years ago, I was pushing for 3 hours and she was just not going down enough so I had to have a csection, which was a horrible experience overall. Now I am pregnant with my second baby and truly want to do a VBAC, I’m just worried my baby will also not be able to go down. My first was 7 pounds 15 ounces, she was a chunky baby. But when I was in labor with her, I truly couldn’t feel anything, not even the urge to push since I had the epidural so much. Do you have any tips? Is there anything I can do to maybe extend or work on my pelvic? Idk if that makes sense but I want to make this happen 🥺

[@KimbyNicoleOrtizx15]

I should also add I’m pretty small myself, not sure if that matters lol but I’m 4’11!

[@presentlyblooming1222]

Why do I press the like button before I even watch the video lol 🤩

[@Beba24g]

Thank u so much coz am having my first and am so scared but this is educational and amazing

[@angeladellaki2446]

I did the same question a few weeks ago. I gave birth to a very normal 3200 vbac baby. Weight estimations are a scam!

[@nabilazohri3900]

Just watched this. Im quite stressed as well cuz ultrasound showed my baby is on the heavier side 3.5kg and gynae adv as a first time mum probably it will be a high risk cesarean but im so determined to try natural. even MORE determined after watching this vid hehe thanks!!

[@jazzlynnelizabeth6189]

I was my mom's first baby, 25 years ago. I'm not sure about all the details but I was born a month late (due date was around Christmas and my birthday is Jan. 25th) and I was 9 lbs 11 oz. She labored until I got stuck, they tried everything to get me out but ended up doing an emergency c-section that resulted in me being born without a heartbeat.

[@thaniaaguirre4094]

Last year I had a baby girl she was 10.15 I had her normal birth it was a rough labor she got stuck and she ended up with broken clavicle.....I got pregnant again my baby girl Berly Turn one year old I’m currently 32 weeks pregnant on this pregnancy I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes I’ve been controlling my sugar but couple days ago my doctor told me it was better a csection how my last one was almost 11 pounds , this is my 3 pregnancy and i don’t know if I should try to have it normal Nd having that chance it might get stuck or just get the csection!!!

[@ashleymendez8446]

I just saw this in a tv show I’m watching!!! Good to get a real opinion! Haha

[@lavernepadilla9805]

My pelvis is oval shaped width to width, my dr tells me I might have a c section because of it. We probably won’t know until I get bigger, I am 14 weeks. I definitely want to try naturally. I really don’t want to have a c section, this is my first pregnancy I want to have it natural as possible! Thank you for your positive video it was so helpful. I’m pretty confident I can do it!

[@ThePhoopsie]

I was told a week before I gave birth that my baby was around 10.3 lbs and he ended up being 8.9 lbs so they can be waay off!

[@tammynguyen5765]

Did you get vaginal birth?

[@lisalu3994]

My son had an disproportionately big head (very wide) he was only 7lbs but it was his head. He got totally stuck and needed to be pulled out. I hope that this babies head is smaller so i can have less drugs and a more natural experience.

[@sophiawohl]

My mother-in-law delivered a 14lb8oz baby that was BREECH. She had high degree tears but no long term health consequences and had two more children after.

[@CSF2511]

In my baby’s growth chart the line was above the average growth of baby so I had an idea he’d be a big baby however the midwives never mentioned it whatsoever. I was 5 days overdue and he was 9lb 13oz so nearly 10lbs! He got stuck in my birth canal for quite sometime but his heart rate was fine so we persevered and after 2 hours of pushing finally he arrived however afterwards I suffered with tears pretty badly. I tore through a muscle as well and I needed to get stitched up in theatre and had to get a spinal block. This prevented me from bonding with baby straight away which I hated. I lost a lot of blood as well and had to get transfusions. I might as well have had a c section as I had to go into theatre afterwards anyway and if I had the section I wouldn’t of tore and had a harder recovery. Also my babies head was all bruised due to the fact he was stuck in there the poor soul :( Apparently second babies are even bigger than the first!! So if second baby growth chart shows any sign of being above average I am asking for a c section right away. Of course this is just my experience, I thought I had read about every single birth scenario and would be prepared for anything but nope! I was not prepared for the outcome I had.

[@saeidkh1227]

First view, first comment, first like. Damn, I'm so early. I love you and all your super helpful tips! Love❤️🙏😇😚

[@sarahlavonne]

saeid kh yessssss thank you so much!!!

[@saeidkh1227]

@@sarahlavonne OMG, you're welcome but thanks for replying. You're AMAZING!!❤️😍

[@JessicaTheRealtorCLT]

I wish doctors presented it as if I had an option with my first. He was born 9lbs 11oz via scheduled c section and they scared me by “warning” me over and over he had “no chance of fitting.” I was young and uneducated 🙃🙃

[@AllThingsLydia]

Same 🥲

[@tshenolosedisho8216]

Currently going through that😭

[@angelaescobar3001]

I have been tested for GD 3x and have passed. My son is measuring in the 97th percentile 5 pounds 15 oz and 33 weeks. They are doing another growth scan and saying possibly need a C-section which is the last thing I want. Is there anything I can do to slow down his growth?

[@jennifergallardo6624]

Thank you so much for this video! I just went to my doctor yesterday, I’m 37 weeks and they said my baby is measuring that of a 40 week baby. It did alarm me because of the way she told me but your video makes me feel much more confident now as I am closer to my due date, I am trusting the process and my body! 😃🙌🏻

[@marleyfisher3631]

I measured ahead my whole pregnancy and decided I wanted to induce. At my 38 week appointment (I was 38 weeks and 4 days) I was measuring at 41+ weeks. My daughter was 8lbs 3oz at birth and was delivered naturally. She just had a big head😂. I say that to reassure you because I was in your spot just over a month ago. You can and will get through it and have a beautiful baby. Everything sounds scary when you are 9 months pregnant.

[@jennifergallardo6624]

Marley Fisher thank you! 🤗😃

[@Soamazinq3]

How did you deliver ? & was your baby big ? I’m 38 weeks & she’s 9 lbs & something ounces I’m confused on what to do ? Thankyou

[@jennifergallardo6624]

@@Soamazinq3 Hey! All went great! I was induced on the 30th of Dec, they had my water broken to try to start labor but my body wasn’t responding well, I only dilated 5 cm. The doctor recommended a c section because it had been some time after my water broke and it looked like baby wasn’t going to come out. I was a bit sad because I did want to try to push but either way she was born on Dec 31st weighting at 9 pounds 1 oz! The doctor who did the c section told me after, “ Seeing the size of the baby and you being small, that baby was not going to come out of you, you needed some help and that is perfectly okay”! Our little one is almost 10 months and I recovered very well. I know all will turn out great for you mama! Just take it step by step and be open to flexibility during your labor and once you hold your baby it’s all worth it. 🤗

[@Soamazinq3]

@@jennifergallardo6624 oh wow thank you for the information it helps a lot my girl is due November 8th but is already a big baby according to the ultrasound i think I need to be induced soon tho they’re leaving it up to me I’m just worried she will be even bigger by then I wanted so bad to try natural but I don’t want her to have any birth injuries and i am also tiny and she’s my first . I have gestational diabetes which made her Big I’ve been controlling it by diet and hope it goes away after birth otherwise I always imagined having an average sized baby lol . She won’t fit into any new born clothes but good think I have options on clothing sizes. As long as the babies are healthy is all that matters , I was wondering on how long was your recovery with the c section ? Is it painful ? Thankyou again for your response and congratulations on your baby 🙏🏼💗🙏🏼

[@RiverKat]

Is funny how you just made this video I started following you a few months ago and I think you’re awesome. My due date is this Saturday (Dec.14) and my midwife recently told me that I’m having a big baby and I’m not going to lie is something that I kind of started overthinking being that I’m 4”11 feet tall and is my first baby. Now my question is should I get an epidural because I’m having a “big baby” ? I wanted to try to go natural just because I want to make sure I’m doing my best effort trying to push my baby out but now that I was told that she’s coming in bigger than 8lbs it changes everything. I’m just afraid of tearing and feeling every stitch afterwards or anything crazy happening. I’m not against epidurals, I actually seen your video about epidurals earlier today and I felt so much better about them. I have a big decision to make in a few days I just want to make sure I make the best decision. Thank you for your videos I hope you have a good Christmas Sarah! 🌸

[@evawall9156]

They guessed my first to be 6.11 at 35 weeks I thought wow I'm gonna have a big baby i carried him to 39.6 he ended up being 7.3 pounds and got him out in 15 min with a very good epidural couldn't even feel a thing and didn't tear at all. I also got told at my one app that my pelvis was small so like Sarah says take everything with a grain of salt flex and flow :) :)

[@RiverKat]

Eva Wall thank you 🌸

[@marleyfisher3631]

I wanted to go it without an epidural and did for 20 out of 23 hours. Long story short my epidural failed. I felt everything and knew when I torn and got a repair but I was so full of adrenaline or exhaustion that I didn't care. Honestly having my water broken was the most painful part. My advice is if you want to go without then try to but if you go from being in pain to suffering except pain medication. I wish you the best of luck.

[@yaguilar548]

Love your spanish Sarah

[@amberjoy533]

Ok so my first 3 babies were 7lbs, 7lbs 9oz, and 7lbs 6 oz. My first two were both traumatic births. They got stuck! My first, I pushed 5.5 hours and had to transfer to the hospital where they used a vacuum. My second got stuck and was face up. I pushed 3.5 hours, again had to transfer to the hospital and ended up with a csection. My third I just skipped the birth center and had a successful vaginal birth. I was just told at 29 weeks that this baby is around 4 lbs already and could be 11lbs at birth! Since I'm going back to the birth center, I'd rather not wait until birth to see if it fits🙄 So I'm really hoping they are wrong! If they suggest going to the hospital instead, I'm ok with it. I do not have gd, my husband and I were both 8 lbs at birth. There is absolutely no history of large babies in our families! What would you do in this situation?

[@r.hakimi1158]

Im 33 weeks and apparently my baby weighs 7 lbs. i guess we’ll wait and see what heads out of there

[@kinchowangmo4144]

Ur idea is exactly wat I think but here in japan the problem is with the doc., they think we shud get c sec one week early from due date if the baby is being breech or think going to b some issue. I don’t know y they can’t wait n do at the end after trying.🤦🏻‍♀️hoping for my baby to turn back to normal position so that I don’t ve to get c sec before my due date. It’s so annoying.🤯

[@KAITHEINVADER56]

How often is it that someone fails the 1 hour glucose test but passes the 3 hour test? I have to go in to take the 3 hour test next week. I'm worried that the doctors at the place I go to will say I have to have a c-section if I'm diabetic.

[@sarahlavonne]

Super common

[@chriseybrown5790]

Thanks 🙏

[@lihonghicken]

Big baby, 7.2 pounds at 36 weeks on a very petite woman. My biggest fear is 1. 3-4 degree tear plus C-section. 2. 4 degree tear. 3. C section. 4. 3 degree tear.. Sarah, can you talk about how likely the above can happen. Please. When my doctor told me my baby is big and he can't induce me early, I am thinking about elective to c section. I don't want to have a terrible tear and an emergency C-section.

[@sallyboo242]

Hey how did everything go??💕💕

[@lovelymu3642]

Thank you for idea. I'm 35 weeks pregnant now my baby is already 6 pounds. My doctor told me my baby has big shoulder and she is big I'm going to have c section I hate hate c section. I'm gonna try my best to avoid

[@vivianamonari]

Having my 9lbs in two days by induction. Thanks for this video ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@UMblue83]

Being induced can lead to a snowball effect of interventions and eventually csection! I went 2 weeks overdue with my almost 10lb baby in July. Babies come when they're ready.

[@80CGK]

Viviana Monari I am having induction on 30th December 😳

[@vivianamonari]

UMblue83 Its so true....its just a personal choice because my first son was 9lbs as well and I had a 3rd degree tear. It was not fun and Im so scared.

[@vivianamonari]

chand moon Oh my! New year , new baby 👶🏼💙 Hope it all goes well and you have a blessed time delivering him/her.

[@UMblue83]

@@vivianamonari I can understand and sympathize. I was actually induced with my second child, but luckily she was full term and I did have her vaginally. (This was 14 years ago and I lacked the knowledge I now have) Just remember that full term is now considered 39 to 41 weeks and babies born at 37 to 38 weeks have been shown in studies to have lower cognitive abilities long-term because the brain does so much developing in those last couple weeks of pregnancy. I wish you the best!

[@balasankari8281]

I am 37 weeks and my baby is 2.8 kg, My height is 153 cm and weight is 62. I feel everything seems normal but my doctor says my baby is big and I need to fix a date for C-section. I do not have any health ailments including Diabetics. All my reports are normal. I do not understand what to do, it is really disturbing. My AFI is normal and in the last scan, it is written that baby growth is normal.

[@cnecamp]

My doctor told me my baby was BIG! Said I could expect 9-12 lbs... which is a pretty big range... they induced me a week before my due date and my lil guy was 8lbs 4 oz.

[@OkayAlright1]

My son was a suprising 11.5 lbs at birth. No gestational diabetes. I am so glad I tried my darnedest. I had to have a cesarean, but I am forever so glad I know I really tried.

[@vanessaritchie2772]

My daughter was born on Nov 22 she was so big she ran outta room and stopped movin c section at 38 weeks

[@Kikanevada]

I also was told that my babies are too big and my pelvis is too small How common is this??

[@amyvanrijn1116]

I'm wanting to vbac and have been told I'm having a big baby. Now im nervous.

[@barbarakwake474]

Same with me

[@melissafeds1344]

For non gest. diabetic, can you tell me the baby weight in kg pls? Like 3kg or 4kg etc

[@Becksss-pw1eo]

My midwife keeps showing concern over this baby because she thinks he might be over 9lbs. When my last baby was born(20 months ago) she weighed 8lbs 13oz. My midwife says “their heads to come out but their shoulders tend to get stuck”. She’s having me get an ultrasound in a couple of weeks to check on his size. I feel like if he’s still measuring a week ahead like he has my whole pregnancy, she might push for a c-section. I’m not okay with that. I plan to try to push him out.

[@altairsalik4925]

How did it go😊 I'm 3weeks ahead,38th week currently,and hoping for natural vag birth

[@samanthaclostermery6870]

I’m 5ft, and they said my baby was already close to 8 pounds three weeks ago, I also have narrow hips, and I still have three more weeks left😅 my fiancé was 10 pounds. I have prior health conditions as well that I’m concerning will affect the natural birth. I made a pros and cons list to vaginal vs ceasection for me. So far ceasection seems like a better option for both of us.... but my ob flat out thinks all women should do natural birth and not even get induced. I have blood pressure issues, seizure like activity, and heart rate fluctuations. Should I do the ceasection?

[@tammynguyen5765]

Did you end up getting c section? How big was your baby?

[@samanthaclostermery6870]

@tammynguyen5765 I did have a c section. After the doctor hesitantly did an ultrasound, he realized my hips were shifting too much and my son was heavily sitting on the left of my pelvis. He stated that my child would have high probability of having a few broken bones and getting stuck during the birthing process and having to break his clavicle. Once i heard that I demanded a c section

[@samanthaclostermery6870]

@tammynguyen5765 my baby was 8lbs 10 oz

[@tammynguyen5765]

@@samanthaclostermery6870 thank you for your response. That's what I'm worried too. I'm asian and small, my baby is 8lbs 4 oz right now. I wanted to have a vaginal delivery but I don't want to have anything happen to my baby, so I think I will end up c section instead for his safety. I will have another ultrasound next Monday to see his weight then I know for sure what will best option.

[@mcc8948]

What’s so bad about a C-section? My daughter was 10lb 13oz, my doctor gave me no other option. Trying for a vaginal birth would’ve all been about my own pride, not the health of the baby...The csection recovery was easy, I was walking later in the day (surgery was at 9:30am)...

[@epboe7100]

Exactly. Im also thinking about all the stress my big baby could suffer by a vaginal delivery. So im fine with the c-section idea.

[@janj5913]

Totally agree with you. I will opt for c section if all my doctors agree and give me that recommendation. All birth is “natural birth”

[@amberjoy533]

It's not that easy for everyone though, and is more stressful for baby. I had 1 vagunal, 1 csection and then a vbac. My recovery was 10 times better after the vaginal deliveries even after pushing for 5.5 hours with my first!!

[@amberjoy533]

Another thing I hated was not being able to bond with my daughter right away while I was in recovery. Now because it was an emergency, maybe I was more drugged up than normal, but still I can never get those hours back!

[@leggaciewest3964]

I had shoulder dystocia with my first he was 8.9 but he had no broken bones or any long term complications 🥺 my second is bigger already and I still have a while to go I want another natural birth but I'm fighting these doctors they want a C-section so bad 😭

[@antonettgreen4531]

my son was 10lbs 6oz. I hada C section 10yrs ago. I am..thinking about another child but worried the baby may be big again. P.S I didn't have gestational diabetes

[@mxx6901]

Had my ultrasound today and my midwife told me that my baby is in the 20% tile at 19.5 weeks. Makes me nervous she's Soo tiny!

[@user-yg4pt3tb9l]

I wouldn't stress too much, my first baby boy was always at the 95 perc and was born 3470gr. second baby girl between 12 and 20 per the whole pregnancy and born 3450gr. I was like 🤔😅 i was also worried but now i know!

[@kelseyjoj3745]

I had a large baby. There was no talk of c section until I was experiencing complications... After having a c section, my midwife came in and said, "I don't think you would have ever been able to deliver this child." 😂 oof. No gestational diabetes. No excessive weight gain through pregnancy. Just a big ole baby.

[@kbsKb]

What if it's my first baby/labor? And she's estimated to be 10+ lbs... I'm not worried about me, honestly. I'm more worried about her well-being and safety.

[@zoyasmiles]

So I am told I have a narrow pelvis and a big baby. I will also be 40 when I give birth. I am being told to get a c section.

[@clarafarnham8237]

This couldn't fit my situation more, baby weighed in 9.6lbs 2 weeks ago and I'm currently 40 weeks, patiently waiting, love your videos 💙👣

[@clarafarnham8237]

Just an update, I had my baby boy and he weighed 11.7 oz when he was born, clearly the ultrasound was super wrong !

[@Soamazinq3]

@@clarafarnham8237 hey how did you deliver your baby ? I’m 38 weeks and baby Is measuring 9 lbs and something ounces I’m not sure what to do

[@clarafarnham8237]

When I got induced my babies blood pressure dropped and ended up doing an emergency c section. My induction lasted 4 days. I was induced at 41 weeks 3 days and he ended up weight 11lbs 7 ounces and was 23 inches long

[@Soamazinq3]

@@clarafarnham8237 oh thank you for replying I’m sorry you had to go through that but I’m glad you & your baby are healthy . I was thinking to be induced this weekend & try natural but I don’t want her to have any birth injuries:/

[@clarafarnham8237]

@@Soamazinq3 that is exactly why I didn’t want to birth natural especially since he was so big. Even though it is safe, a should injury could possible lead to life long pain here and there. My midwifes said he had to be over 5200 kg to qualify for a c section. And when he was born he was 5300 kg... I don’t think there is anything wrong with trying natural. But it’s all about what you want. Just remember labor doesn’t go the way you want it. But if they for any reason offer you a c section I would take it!

[@slappz100]

You speak Spanish too? You my hero 😍

[@iamwelll4208]

Omg you speak perfect spanish!! 🥳🥳🥳 im 29 weeks and my doctor constantly tells me the same thing that my baby is big and that im overweight.. im scared to death when the big day comes 🥺🥺

[@ammarahayaz]

Hay don't be scared at all love My mum had been told she's overweight in her last couple pregnancy and she's delivered 13 babies 🥰 for which 12 were normal and the babies weights.... small ones were 7n 8lb (myself) n the bigger ones were (Lb=Pounds) Baby NO 9...12.4 Lb =(5.62Kg) Baby NO 10..... 11.9lb Baby NO 11....11.4lb Baby NO 13...... 9lb gestational diabetes n induction she's just 8 months old now 😍 The funny thing is when she has a c-section it was with baby number 12 she (7 year old now) was a small baby 7.4lb but we guess it was destined NO STRESS YOU CAN DEFINITELY DO IT I was also told my baby is big again n again but she was only 6.9lb😍🥰 And I had a beautiful natural birth thanks to Sarah who encouraged positive thinking only took some gas n air very slight n she was born in her water bag 😍 n we hadn't ask gender... so was a beautiful surprise when the midwife ask to pop the water bag n picked her up 🥰😍 now she's just over a month old

[@iamwelll4208]

Ammarah Ayaz WOW hands down to your moms!!! Thank you for taking the time on replying it really comforts me.. there should be alot more women like you!! Congrats on your baby 😘😘😍 wishing you nothing but happiness from NJ all the way to you.. happy holidays 😊😊

[@ammarahayaz]

@@iamwelll4208 Your Welcome ... I'm glad it help comfort you 😍😍n ameen to your well wishes Thanks... you as well enjoy your holiday 😘😘.... And remember when you go hospital for you're little bundle of joy go with lots of positivity 💙 sending positivity and support 💌 all the was from UK England.. (can't wait for the snow❄🌨⛄) We have a belief that "God does not burden a soul beyond that it can bear" So if you're pregnant you can definitely give birth 👍👍👍

[@iamwelll4208]

Ammarah Ayaz 😱😱you live far lol.. anyways thank you again for your kind words.. my new youtube friend 🦋❤️🌻

[@ammarahayaz]

@@iamwelll4208 😊

[@amydwyer8208]

How do they know how big your pelvis is?

[@liviswu]

I'm in my 37 weeks 4 days, my BPD measure 99.3mm & HC measure 346.8 mm can I have vaginal delivery without parineal tear??? Plz reply

[@soniabarbosa9733]

I know has been a long time but I'm going through the same at moment. 37+3and BPD 97.8mm. How did your birth go? I'm very scared.

[@daliarodriguez8223]

Hi Sarah!!! So I just had my baby on 12/05 & while I was pushing, I didn’t have so much strength so then the doctors asked me if I wanted help & they used I guess a vacuum? And now my baby has two big lumps on his head.. will they go away? Or is there something I can do to make them go away? Please answer 😭😭😭😭

[@mybabygotsaucee]

I wish I had seen this video before I had my daughter. They told me she was gonna be 8lb14oz and recommended c section. I don’t feel like I was informed well and ended up w the c section.

[@Akmong1988]

That's not even that big

[@mybabygotsaucee]

Hera Shin I know!!!

[@Azee1818]

My baby weight is 3.8 kg a vbac candidate 😔