What’s your opinion about the risks, mamas ?

Question

So, I am 37w 4d and I went to the ob-gyn yesterday and the dr told me that my baby is already 8 lbs and 3 oz and that I should take into consideration a C-section because the risks of vaginal birth outway the benefits.
The problem is that I am really scared of the idea of C-section, and the recovery, because I have to get back to work 3 weeks after I give birth.
I don’t know how much to trust the ultrasound weight appreciation because I know that sometimes it can fail.
Could you tell me what would you do? And if the weight appreciated by the ultrasound was right in your case ?

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What the actual fuck! I’m sorry, but that’s absolute bullshit! 
Your body is made to do this. 
Having a c section triples the risk of complications for both mother and baby. 
I’m so mad about this!!! How dare he scare you like that! Find a new doctor. 
By the way, this is all fact. 
As for me, I’ve had seven babies naturally, and two of them were over 9lb. The biggest was 9lb 11.5oz. 
You can do this. 
You will need to not lay flat on your back though. That is absolutely horrendous.

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They told me my baby was measuring about 8 lbs a week before I went into labor... she was only 5 lbs 3 oz! So they were way off. Trust your gut and do what you feel is best

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Often times the doctors are very off when predicting the weight. In fact, every person I know they have been about a pound or two off. I say go with your gut momma. If you are scared of something, put it in God’s hands and trust him and your body. Our bodies are made for this. I personally would still attempt natural birth.

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My baby was estimated 7lb 5oz he was born 9lb 8oz. He was 11 days overdue, I had a failed induction and needed a section. My section recovery was fine I was up out of bed 12 hours later, I was back to doing my normal everyday things 1/2 weeks later.
But as for you needing to consider
A section that’s rubbish, if the Time comes we’re a section is the safest option during labour then yes.

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The weight was completely off for me. They told me she was massive, weeks ahead of where she should be with a head measuring 4 weeks too big! Wasn't true at all, she was 7lb 10oz at when born at 39+5 with a completely normal sized head. We don't tend to give C-sections here because of predicted weight as it's so unreliable. I ended up with a C-section after being induced for reduced movement, my body and baby just weren't ready and after 3 days of labour baby hadn't moved an inch, never descended. So by that point a C-section was my only option. I very much regret the induction and wished I had been offered some monitoring of the movement rather than jumping to induce.

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I can’t believe they would suggest that! 
Baby weight estimations in utero are notoriously wrong. They told me my daughter was 10 lbs so they could induce me. My body and baby weren’t ready and I ended up with a c section and a baby under 8 lbs. 
Let your body do what it needs to on it’s own.

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I would think you’d be okay. If they need to do one during labour because baby’s head is to big, they will. My old boss needed this. 
My dad was an c-section for heavy birth weight. But they delivered him a month early at 13lbs.

What’s your opinion about the risks, mamas ?

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