Large fetus during pregnancy: what you need to know

Pregnancy for many women is a real miracle, a time of magical expectation. At present, there are many different studies, thanks to which it is possible to follow the development and growth of the baby, among which the leading place is, of course, ultrasound. Sometimes on ultrasound, the pregnant woman is told that she has a large fetus. Often women, after hearing such a statement, are lost, not knowing what to do: rejoice or worry about it.

The birth of a large baby from friends and relatives, usually, causes lively emotions. There is a common opinion that the larger the fetus, the healthier it will be. However, doctors do not always share this view. Nature is not in vain conceived that a child is born with a certain weight and height, which is considered normal. The appearance of a larger baby is often difficult for a woman and dangerous for the newborn.

For the concept of "large fruit" is more often taken into account the weight of the child (more than 4 kg), the growth is not so important. Although it usually corresponds to proportions above the norm. Thus, these children are normally stacked, but more average in size. According to statistics, in recent years, the trend towards the birth of large children has increased. This is largely due to the improvement in living and working conditions for expectant mothers, as, in most cases, they have the opportunity to avoid physical exertion.

A large fetus occurs in 8-10% of pregnancies and childbirth. Often this causes heredity. Other factors that can affect the birth of a large child are obesity of the mother, endocrine diseases, diabetes mellitus in women waiting for the baby.

Also, to increase the weight and growth of the fetus may result in a pregnancy overdose. If the future mother has diabetes, then it requires strict observation of specialists, since, most often, with such a problem, a large fruit can be born.

Problems, if the child is more than normal can arise the most different, from severe bleeding to an abnormality of uterine contractions. Usually they occur in the second stage of childbirth. Basically, this is due to the fact that the size of the baby's shoulders is higher than normal and this affects the normal passage of it through the birth canal. In most cases, an operation such as a caesarean section may be necessary, especially if the mother does not have an impressive physique.

Approximate weight of the future baby is determined by ultrasound. To calculate this, different indications are used, including the circumference of the fetal abdomen. Some gynecologists or just acquaintances, to the appearance of this problem, say to a woman: "Raskormila." Part of this is the truth. After all, the unreasonable diet of a woman and following the principle of "eating for two" may well lead to abnormal dimensions of the future baby. This is another reason why during pregnancy you need to follow the recommendations of nutrition experts and listen to the advice of your doctor. Too much fetal head circumference may contribute to complications during childbirth.

Most often, if ultrasound has been found to be large, the woman is recommended a cesarean section that will help avoid many problems. However, doctors can allow a woman to give birth on her own, provided that she meets the necessary physiological data. In any case, you first need to talk with a specialist who will give recommendations on the optimal method for the resolution of pregnancy.

Currently, obstetricians are well aware of how to help a woman with natural childbirth, when a large fetus is expected, if the mother is unable to cope. Due to this process in most cases passes without problems.