Does Measuring Big Mean Early Delivery?
Key Points About Large for Gestational Age If a Baby Is Too Large to Fit Through the Birth Canal Easily, Delivery Can Be Difficult. If Ultrasound Exams During...
What does it mean if my baby is measuring big?
A larger than expected fundal height could be a sign of fetal macrosomia. Excessive amniotic fluid (polyhydramnios). Having too much amniotic fluid — the fluid that surrounds and protects a baby during pregnancy — might be a sign that your baby is larger than average.
What does it mean when your stomach is measuring big during pregnancy?
There are a variety of reasons why your belly could be measuring large, like swelling or fluid retention (a common problem during pregnancy) or simply being a bigger woman before you became pregnant. The most serious cause of having a too-large tummy, however, is gestational diabetes.
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