Patient's question:
At 38 weeks, fetal movement has significantly increased without any reaction. A thorough check-up showed everything normal. Now I'm 38.6 weeks, with a biparietal diameter of 9.4, abdominal circumference of 34.1, and femur length of 7.5. The baby weighs 7 pounds. I'm wondering if I can have a natural birth? My mother has a large pelvis due to generational inheritance, but the baby hasn't engaged yet. I'm unsure if I can still have a natural birth then? The placenta is at stage 2, and I always have my period earlier. Will the baby be born prematurely?Doctor's answer:
Based on your current condition, it is indeed possible to deliver a baby weighing over seven pounds, unless your pelvis has obvious abnormalities. Currently, there is no significant engagement of the baby into the pelvis, which is not a problem because labor has not yet begun. Additionally, if you notice a significant increase in fetal movement, it is recommended to visit the hospital for a fetal heart monitoring test to observe the baby's response. Whether the baby will be born prematurely is not related to whether your period starts earlier or later.