Question 1

what is the definition or description of: large baby?

Accepted Answer

Large baby: A large baby or large for gestational age baby is a baby whose weight is greater than 95% of babies born at that particular gestational age.

Question 2

will i have an easier natural birth if my previous birth was a large baby?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Second babies usually come quicker and with less problems during delivery than first babies.  There are always exceptions to this though.  If you have a history of a large baby and this one is smaller, your birth experience may be easier.  If you are prone to making large babies and this baby is big too, there is still a chance of difficulties at birth, such as shoulder dystocia and tears.

Question 3

im a 23 year old female, 11 weeks ago gave birth to a large baby, have noticed a firm lump on the left side of abdomen, i put it down to my body changing and getting back to normal state but it hasn't gone, causing no pain?

Accepted Answer

11 wks post delivery: If you had a C-section, the "lump" is probably a hematoma, or stitch abscess.  If you had a normal delivery, this mass could be a hernia or a torn abdominal muscle.  See your OB physician for an exam. All of the above are easily treated.

Question 4

broken ribs and sternum 2010. chest pains and had clear echo. i have a large baby that weighs about 36 lbs at 16 months. irritating injury by lifting?

Accepted Answer

May need X-Ray: X-ray chest to check on your ribs/sternum.  Baby weighing 36 pounds needs to be evaluated for excessive weight gain-not in the interest of the baby to be over weight.

Question 5

m frm india.macrosomia means either baby born big or baby inside womb which is big & cannot come out without doing surgery.right?a pregnant girl/pregnant women can't go 1 month overdue if baby inside her is macrosomic bcz of complication risks.right?

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Basics: Macrosomia is a label applied simply when a fetus/newborn or kid is over-sized for their gestation/age. It implies that the organs are also big. If a baby is too large for the head to pass through the woman's pelvis, a c-section is routine.Babies should not go beyond 42 wks because the risk of sudden death/stillbirth becomes unacceptably high.

Question 6

extra large baby teeth? a couple of the baby teeth that have erupted in our son's mouth seem too big to me. is this something to be worried about? should we see the dentist before the next scheduled visit?

Accepted Answer

Which : Which baby teeth? The front teeth or the back teeth?

How old is your son? Don't forget, his jaw and his head are going to grow, but his teeth will not get any bigger, so they may look large now, but look just right two years from now.

Your dentist cannot do anything to those teeth right now, nor should he unless they were decayed.

Question 7

is it true that diabetic women tend to have large babies?

Accepted Answer

YA Diabetes big baby: Diabetic mothers usually have periods of high blood sugar and that causes the growing baby to absorb more glucose and thus more fat is stored. Infant of diabetic mothers(idm) need to be observed after birth for developing low blood sugars and are large for age (large for gestational age=lga).  These babies can be typically over 9 lbs or larger (macrosomic).

Question 8

does having big babies cause diabetes or does diabetes cause one to have big babies?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes - big baby: Having diabetes predisposes a woman to have large babies, not the other way around.

Question 9

babies can measure too big or too small, does that cause your lmp date to be off? or make it seem as if you're further along than you thought?

Accepted Answer

LMP date could cause: You may have recalled your last period date (lmp)incorrectly and then your due date may not be accurately calculated.  You may have gestational diabetes and that can cause a fetus to grow larger more rapidly than it should.  You may have decreased blood flow from the placenta to the fetus ( like from smoking) and this can decrease the rate of growth of the fetus.

Question 10

does having a big butt means that you will make healthier babies? that's what study says.

Accepted Answer

Wide pelvis: Is an indicator of smooth vaginal delivery and not obstructed labor, which is kind of rarity in developed countries, doesn't guarantee healthy babies, wish you and your future babies all wellness

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What is the definition or description of: large baby?

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Will i have an easier natural birth if my previous birth was a large baby?

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Im a 23 year old female, 11 weeks ago gave birth to a large baby, have noticed a firm lump on the left side of abdomen, i put it down to my body changing and getting back to normal state but it hasn't gone, causing no pain?

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Broken ribs and sternum 2010. chest pains and had clear echo. i have a large baby that weighs about 36 lbs at 16 months. irritating injury by lifting?

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M frm india.macrosomia means either baby born big or baby inside womb which is big & cannot come out without doing surgery.right?a pregnant girl/pregnant women can't go 1 month overdue if baby inside her is macrosomic bcz of complication risks.right?

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Extra large baby teeth? a couple of the baby teeth that have erupted in our son's mouth seem too big to me. is this something to be worried about? should we see the dentist before the next scheduled visit?

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Is it true that diabetic women tend to have large babies?

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Does having big babies cause diabetes or does diabetes cause one to have big babies?

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Babies can measure too big or too small, does that cause your lmp date to be off? or make it seem as if you're further along than you thought?

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Does having a big butt means that you will make healthier babies? that's what study says.

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