Ep34: Everything You Need To Know About Having a “Big” Baby

Birth With Power

Dr. Nicole C. Rankins

Parenting, Kids & Family

4.9 • 637 Ratings

🗓️ 20 August 2019

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

When a baby is suspected to be big, it’s called macrosomia. Join me today as I talk about everything there is to know about macrosomia. Learn the risks that come with having a bigger baby and what can be done to manage it.

In this Episode, You'll Learn:

What it means when we think you baby is big
Possible outcomes when your baby is suspected to be big
Terms commonly used for babies with excessive growth
The difference between macrosomia and LGA
What causes a larger than average birth weight
The risk factors for macrosomia or having a big baby
How your OB/GYN physician determine when your baby is big
Uncommon and common complications from having a bigger baby
What should you do when your baby is suspected to be big
How we manage babies who are suspected to be big

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0:00.0	In today's episode, I'm talking about what happens if we suspect that your baby is big.
0:11.5	Welcome to the All About Pregnancy and Birth Podcast.
0:15.2	I'm your host, Dr. Nicole Calloway Rankins, a board certified OBG Whiteman physician,
0:20.5	certified Integrative Health Coach,
0:22.2	and creator of the birth preparation course, an online childbirth education class
0:27.6	that will leave you feeling knowledgeable, prepared, confident, and empowered going into your
0:33.2	birth. Quick note, this podcast is for educational purposes only and it's not a substitute for medical advice.
0:39.4	See the full disclaimer at ncr coaching.com for a slash disclaimer.
0:43.8	Want to feel more calm and confident about giving birth?
0:48.6	The birth with power brief is my free weekly email that gives you a fun pregnancy fact, one mind set shift,
0:58.2	and one small step to prepare without the overwhelm. It's like having me in your corner cheering
1:06.7	you on every Thursday. Don't miss it. Head to Dr. Nicole Rankins.com forward slash email to sign up today.
1:15.8	Hello, welcome to another episode of the podcast, episode number 34. Thank you for spending some time
1:23.2	with me today. On this episode, I am talking about what happens if there is a suspicion that your
1:31.1	baby is big. I'm going to cover what the definition is. We call it macrosomia. That's the
1:38.5	official term for it. I'm also going to talk about what are your risk factors or what are the risk factors for having a
1:46.2	big baby. I'll talk about what are the problems that are associated with having a big baby.
1:52.2	What are the risk for you and what are the risk for your baby? And then finally, I'll end with what
1:57.5	are the various options for management when we suspect that a baby is big.
2:02.8	Now, before we get into the show, let me tell you that this episode is brought to you by my
2:08.1	free online class, How to Make Your Birth Plan the Right Way. Right now I'm doing this class
2:15.2	live and women really find it helpful.
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