Hi there. I am 34 + 5 and I'm looking for some advice before I see the consultant at 36 weeks to agree a birth plan.
I'm 41, this is my first child after ttc for 7 years. I am classed as high risk due to my age. I have had extra scans because of this but would have been given them anyway as the baby and me are measuring so big. His largest measurement is his abdomen at the 120th centile. My partner and me are average height and weight but have been told there is no cause for concern.
In terms of the birth I have been told, in the context of research staff trying to recruit me for a study, that older mums are at much higher risk of still birth at term/beyond term. I have also been told that older women respond poorly to the drugs used for induction. Add in my baby's large size and I'm really worried about the birth and what to ask for. My gut says to get him out ASAP in whatever manner has least risk but the mid-wife and drs to date have been really non-committal in offering advice. Any advice or thoughts?
Thanks
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Birth 'choices' 1st time mum at 41. Estimated birth weight 9.5 to 10lb
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lozster · 23/06/2013 23:10
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