Big Babies - Making Sense of Being Told You're Birthing The Hulk

Taking a deep dive into all things 'big baby' as you navigate making informed choices.

You thought you were doing the right thing. You accepted the fundal height measurements, you saw the midwife plotting baby’s growth against the chart - and one ‘odd’ data point later and you’re been rushed to the ultrasound department for a growth scan.

It’s not uncommon for this conversation to unfold and suddenly recommendations of induction, planned sections and other interventions start to unfold.

In the latest Journey Ahead Podcast, I’m unpacking exactly what sits behind the label of ‘big baby’. In the podcast, I get into the evidence around induction for big babies and what it tells us.

I also explore the outcomes that are associated with the various courses of action for a perceived ‘big baby’, and we get right into the nitty gritty about whether this label should even influence your decisions around your birth at all.

This isn’t pie in the sky stats that don’t mean anything. In this big baby podcast episode you can expect to hear some examples of what the statistics mean in terms of actual numbers.

You’ll also leave with a deeper understanding of labels within the healthcare system, and how these continue to impact women’s voices and choices.

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