So typically we consider estimated weights of babies that are greater than 45 grams,

which is about 10 pounds as a larger than normal, okay, and we call them macrosomic.

But what we really want to know is whether your baby is too big for your pelvis, okay?

So that's the short way of saying somebody can deliver a 10 pound baby or an 11 pound baby.

I mean, I've seen an 11 pound baby be born vaginally before. It's really about so much more

than just weight, okay? So weight is just really one factor when estimating, you know,

whether you are going to have a successful vaginal delivery.

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And now let's get into this week's episode. Hey guys, happy Monday. So this week on the podcast,

I had my sister, Jana. You guys know her. She's been on here before and she's just on Instagram as

well. I had her on the podcast and we did a little ask me anything about labor and delivery episode.

I had done a live a few months ago on Instagram or it wasn't exactly alive and you'll hear me

talk about it in the beginning of the episode. But basically, I took some of the remaining

questions that you guys submitted to me for that live and answered those. So I talked about

induction. I talked about the big baby myth, epidural side effects, partner tips, and more. So let's

dive right in. I've seen it in the delivery room time and time again. Mamas that complete some

kind of childbirth education before they do have a more positive birth. So then why do less than

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