Ep174: What to Do If You Might Have a Big Baby

Birth With Power

Dr. Nicole C. Rankins

Parenting, Kids & Family

4.9 • 637 Ratings

🗓️ 6 September 2022

⏱️ 45 minutes

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Today we’re talking about what happens if there is a suspicion that your baby is big. I originally did an episode about this back in 2019 but since then I’ve had so many people reach out and ask about this subject that I thought I should revisit it and update it.

I think it’s coming up more often because more doctors seem to be doing routine third trimester ultrasounds which actually aren’t necessary. These ultrasounds aren’t great at identifying whether or not your baby will be large and can lead to unnecessary interventions down the road. In this episode, we’ll get into the indicators you actually want to pay attention to and the outcomes and treatments you should be aware of for a suspected big baby.

In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:

-How much does a baby have to weigh in order to be considered “big,” or having macrosomia

-What factors can increase the risk of having a big baby

-How macrosomia is diagnosed

-How accurate (and necessary) ultrasound screening is in identifying baby size

-Who should be getting screened

-What kinds of complications can be caused by having a larger baby

-How you can help yourself with some prevention strategies and management options

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0:00.0	What is supposed to happen when there is a suspicion that your baby is big?
0:05.2	You're definitely going to want to listen to this episode because what happens in practice
0:09.6	is unfortunately not always in line with the recommended guidelines.
0:14.5	This episode is being supported by Bamboobis.
0:23.8	Welcome to the All About Pregnancy and Birth Podcast.
0:28.4	I'm Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankin's, a board-certified OBGYN, who's been in practice for nearly 15 years.
0:35.0	I've had the privilege of helping over 1,000 babies into this world, and I'm here to help
0:40.5	you be calm, confident, and empowered to have a beautiful pregnancy in birth.
0:46.8	Quick note, this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical
0:52.0	advice.
0:53.0	Check out the full disclaimer at Dr. Nicoleaclerenkens.com forward slash disclaimer.
0:57.7	Now let's get to it.
1:03.1	Pregnancy can be overwhelming, but your inbox doesn't have to be.
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1:14.1	real talk, and support you can actually use. No pressure, no preachy advice, just a breath of fresh air
1:23.1	in your inbox every Thursday. Come join me at Dr. Nicole Rankins.com forward slash email.
1:30.9	Well, hello, hello. Welcome to another episode of the podcast. This is episode number 174.
1:37.1	Thank you for being here with me today. In today's episode, you're going to learn what happens
1:42.4	if there is a suspicion that your baby is big.
1:45.9	Now, I originally talked about this back in 2019, but since that time, some newer evidence has come out about strategies to prevent a big baby.
1:55.8	So I'm going to talk about that.
1:57.1	And I've also had so many people reach out to me asking or sharing their stories about what to do
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