You had a growth scan where baby measured “big” 🧑⚕️ cue the classic line from your provider that sounds more like a command than a suggestion. ✨But let’s pause for a second.✨ Did you know that a "big baby" (also known as macrosomia) is one of the most overused reasons for suggesting an unnecessary C-section? Studies show that ultrasounds can be off by up to TWO pounds when estimating a baby’s weight. That’s a huge margin for error, especially when the stakes are high. Here’s the thing: You have options. You have a voice. You have the RIGHT to make an informed decision. Big baby? Cool. That doesn’t *automatically* mean your birth plan needs to go out the window. ✨What you CAN do instead: ➡️ Ask about evidence-based reasons for the recommendation. ➡️ Use your B.R.A.I.N (What are the Benefits, Risks, Alternatives, Intuition, and what if I do Nothing (yet)). ➡️ Trust your body—big babies can and have been born vaginally. Your provider works for *you,* not the other way around. So if their recommendation doesn’t sit right, it’s okay to say, “Thanks, but no thanks!” ✨ Let’s normalize advocating for ourselves in the birth space! ✨
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