can i expect to have a safe delivery if i am having a big baby?

Question

Can forceps delivery cause head and brain injuries in babies?

Answer 1

Yes: Depends on how big.....Ultrasounds are very inaccurate at predicting the weight of the baby. They can be off by a pound or two towards the end of the pregnancy. If your baby may weigh more than 9 and 1/2 pounds you need to talk to your doctor about things to watch for in the delivery and your options.

Answer 2

Likely: Most big babies are delivered without difficulty. Speak with your og for his opinion if there will be any difficulty.

Answer 3

Hold and nurse: Right after delivery the cord will be clamped and cut, and baby will be briefly dried off (that's important to keep temperature from dropping.) then you'll get to hold baby close and warm. Soon after, it's time to nurse! often in the delivery room baby will also get a 1st bath and a quick exam just to make sure no issues.

Answer 4

Transitional phase: A lot happens immediately after delivery. The newborn is assessed by nursing and possibly a pediatrician or neonatologist. The initial goal is to make sure that the infant transitions well from being in the womb to breathing on its own. Once the baby is thought to have transitioned well (usually after the first few minutes), the baby is often given to the mother to bond and to attempt nursing.

Answer 5

Any Ob: Any board certified gynecologist can help. Go on ny hospitals web-sites to obtain names and referral. Care for you and your child will require significant financial contribution from you.

Answer 6

Some remains: If your delivering hospital runs the standard urine test on baby the material usually clears within 2 wks. However, a study of baby poop will retain evidence of exposure dating back months. The exposure means babies head & body size is likely to be smaller than expected & developmental outcome is unknown.

Answer 7

RECORD ANY BLEEDING : One tool to help physicians is the need for you to record any day you have meaningful bleeding. Inform them of only major changes--blood is fresher than routine menses blood. When you give birth you loss a great deal of blood and water, and sometimes this effects hormones. Ask your doc to check out your hypothalamus to see if the birth fluid drop made it sluggish. Hugs to you and success. Dr j.

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