Question 1

37 weeks pregnant. when should my ob check my babies weight?

Accepted Answer

They have been: Chances are they have been at every visit in the 3rd trimester. Maybe they haven't done an ultrasound to check, but by measuring the size of your uterus, & watching the interval growth, they are monitoring the baby's growth, as accurately as if they were getting ultrasounds every visit! the error margin for an ultrasound measurement is so high, we only use it when the outside msr is off.

Question 2

why do my babies lips look sooo big in the ultrasound at 37 weeks ?

Accepted Answer

PREGNANCY: The ultrasound reading will tell you if there is any problem with the baby. Sometimes there is some technical errors.

Question 3

i'm 37 weeks and had my appointment today. doctor says she can feel my babies head and i'm 2 cm dilated and 50% effaced. lots of contractions too. ?

Accepted Answer

Baby soon: This is quickening, can be few days or a few weeks until delivery, the baby is getting into position. Good luck !

Question 4

37 weeks pregnant , 2 cent.dilated & 90% effaced also the babies head is really low and i feel pressure and period like cramps, wen will i go into labor?

Accepted Answer

Possible labor: If you are having those "cramps" or better say contractions very frequently( especially every 5-10 mins) it is time to get checked for progression. We cannot determine with certainty exactly at what point you will be in active labor since this varies from person to person. If you are having pain as often mentioned call your OB provider.

Question 5

i am 37 weeks pregnant and am 1 1/2 centimeters dialated i have had constant contractions for 3 weeks and i have had the steroid shots for the babies lungs is it safe to take castor oil to induce labor i can't sleep get sick when i eat and am in pain from

Accepted Answer

No. : No. You should not take castor oil prior to reaching your due date. Remember that your baby is 2 weeks younger than the number of weeks that you are pregnant. Your baby is not ready to be born.
Once your due date has arrived, you may consult your doctor about taking castor oil to induce pregnancy. Do not do this without consulting your doctor. Remember that castor oil is a laxative. It has a bad taste, can cause abdominal cramping, diarrhea and vomiting. If you do not want to feel these symptoms, then you should avoid this.
Talk to your doctor about things to do to help you be more comfortable. It is very common for women to be uncomfortable during the last few weeks of pregnancy. Your baby needs more time in your tummy.

Question 6

how long is an infant protected from the flu shot given to a pregnant woman in the 3rd trimester? i got the 4 virus version.

Accepted Answer

Hard to be sure: The antibodies built during pregnancy are pushed into baby at a level higher per pound than mom retains. That said, all such antibodies begin to age out and become less effective with time. By 3-6 mo there is little if any left. Since there are always a few more flu strains circulating than the ones they can put in the vaccine, it is important to avoid exposure as the primary form of prevention

Question 7

my baby is 11weeks and is only 11 lbs . i had her at 37 weeks why is she not gaining weight?

Accepted Answer

??not gaining??: A baby girl born at an average weight at 37 wks is actually at average weight at 11wks if she weighs 11lb. The best way to come up with good growth expectations for your baby is to have regular followup with your pcp and have growth parameters plotted on a growth chart at each visit. If the plotted features show  that growth is slowing, proper testing can be done.

Question 8

37 weeks pregnant and the baby head 34- baby weight is in 23% and head 3%. i can not stop worrying that my baby will be having mental problems.

Accepted Answer

Genetics likely: Some people have big bays some smaller. If it worries your OB doc them he or she may offer induction of labor. Some babies are best taken out of an environment that isn't good for them to thrive anymore. Discuss with your doc pros and cons of induction if your case warrants it.

Question 9

at 37 weeks and 4 days baby weighed 5lbs 12oz approximately how much will baby weight at 40 weeks?  doctor said 6lbs and so many oz

Accepted Answer

An ounce per day: I usually expect about 1 ounce per day, or about a half pound per week, of fetal weight gain in the last month of pregnancy.

Question 10

is it normal for unborn baby to be extremely busy at 37 weeks, 4 days?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is common to experience fairly frequent movement of the fetus at that point in the pregnancy.

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Baby weight 37 weeks

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37 weeks pregnant. when should my ob check my babies weight?

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Why do my babies lips look sooo big in the ultrasound at 37 weeks ?

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I'm 37 weeks and had my appointment today. doctor says she can feel my babies head and i'm 2 cm dilated and 50% effaced. lots of contractions too. ?

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37 weeks pregnant , 2 cent.dilated & 90% effaced also the babies head is really low and i feel pressure and period like cramps, wen will i go into labor?

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I am 37 weeks pregnant and am 1 1/2 centimeters dialated i have had constant contractions for 3 weeks and i have had the steroid shots for the babies lungs is it safe to take castor oil to induce labor i can't sleep get sick when i eat and am in pain from

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How long is an infant protected from the flu shot given to a pregnant woman in the 3rd trimester? i got the 4 virus version.

A member asked:

My baby is 11weeks and is only 11 lbs . i had her at 37 weeks why is she not gaining weight?

A member asked:

37 weeks pregnant and the baby head 34- baby weight is in 23% and head 3%. i can not stop worrying that my baby will be having mental problems.

A member asked:

At 37 weeks and 4 days baby weighed 5lbs 12oz approximately how much will baby weight at 40 weeks? doctor said 6lbs and so many oz

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Is it normal for unborn baby to be extremely busy at 37 weeks, 4 days?

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