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36 weeks preg. had internal exam, cervix closed baby's head engaged. how can the obgyn determine estimate weight of baby? he says will be btw 3-3.2 kgs
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Ball park: This is an estimation . Even using ultrasound for calculations, this can be off well over a pound.
Answered 5/11/2013
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Experience: Obgyns through years of experience are able to estimate a fetal weight by visualizing and feeling the abdomen.
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