Nervous after growth scan

Just had my first growth scan at 36+6 and went into it thinking nothing of it as I’d had loads with my daughter who they said was measuring big and she was 9 days late with an induction and only 7lb11. However the midwife kept saying how he’s a big boy and already measuring at 7lb05 with 3 weeks to go saying he could but on an extra lb by then. She kept making comments about how big his feet were and his legs and that she can’t see me needing his newborn clothes and it’s made me so nervous! I didn’t want to have an induction but now I’m thinking he’s big I’m considering evicting him asap. Has anyone else had this and it’s been fine I’m really nervous now 😅😮‍💨

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Induction is not recommended purely for "big baby" under the NICE guidelines. Even if he puts on an extra pound that's still not that big! The scans at this stage can also be up to 15% wrong so take the predicted weight with a pinch of salt. Have faith your body is designed to birth your baby 🩵

I’d really take this with a pinch of salt because scans aren’t the most accurate and in my experience, have been wrong more often than not. I’ve also seen 10lb babies be born vaginally with no complications. Baby size is not a reason for induction in my opinion. I really wouldn’t stress about it and definitely look into the risks of induction before you make a decision. Induction increases your chance of needing a c-section by 35%, and c-section rates are already high. My friend was told her baby was 7lbs at 36 weeks so she opted to be induced 2 weeks later with an estimated 8lb weight. He was 6lbs 6 and ended up with a traumatic birth

I had a growth scan on Friday at 36+2 and they said he’s already measuring at 7lb 6! I’m already booked in for a c section at 39 weeks for other reasons but they did say to me that if I wasn’t then they wouldn’t be advising on an induction or c section just based on his size alone. And I’ve seen lots of people say how inaccurate the scans can be! xx