Inductions due to small babies?

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I keep reading posts about babies measuring small and so their doctors want to induce them or schedule c-sections. My baby has been measuring two weeks behind throughout my pregnancy. Last ultrasound she was measuring a week or so behind and my fundal height was 31.5 at 34 weeks. My next appointment is on Tuesday at 36 weeks and now I'm scared my doctors will want to induce me, as well! Anyone deny the induction and just let baby cook? Obviously, I want to do what's best for my baby so if it's an induction or c-section then so be it. I could totally be overreacting. Just wondering what options are out there.

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My baby was took out last week as no growth what so ever In last few weeks he was only 4lb6oz and today is 4lb8oz he's doing so well and more so on the outside than the inside, I had a difficult pregnancy too with gallstones, obstetric cholestasis xx

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My son is measuring 5lbs and 3oz at 36weeks and my dr is thinking about inducing me on the 31st of March due to his size. I want to decline so he isn't stress, however I'm follow the dr orders.

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I'm currently 38 weeks and my fundal height is at 35 weeks.  It's been that way the last two visits.  My doctor was concerned so we did a growth scan and she was approximately 6lbs 10oz.  He hasn't said anything about inducing but a smaller fundal height doesn't necessarily mean a problem!  I'll be 39 weeks 2 days at my next appointment so if I'm still at 35 weeks I'll be curious to see what he says.

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If baby is not getting the nutrition it needs bc of a problem w the placenta staying in won't fix the problem!

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My baby is measuring pretty small since my 20 week scan. They haven't talked about inducing yet but I have a feeling they will. Bc if the baby isn't getting the nutrients he/she needs inside it's easier to give it to them while they're out.

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I'm 5'3" and have always had a very high metabolism and was underweight before I got pregnant, and an even harder time gaining weight while I'm pregnant. Now I'm 34 weeks and 5 days and have to have weekly ultrasounds because baby is in the 7th percentile for weight. They said he's measuring at around 4 pounds and 10 oz. So they have to keep a very close eye on him. But so far no word of an induction but I have a feeling they want mine to stay in there as long as he can Lol

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The reason they induce for babies measuring small is because they are worried about placental insufficiency which means the baby isn't getting enough nutrients from the placenta.

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Do they suspect a placenta issue? That seems like one of the very few reasons they would take a baby early for being too small...

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Obviously im not a dr but the inducing because baby is small makes no sense to me.... why make the baby come early because he/she is small surely let them grow and cook till they want to come out on their own and they will be bigger. And some of the small babies are only just under 7lbs which where im from is considered a healthy weight.

Inductions due to small babies?

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