Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
3222049 tn?1361462376

petite moms.. concerns

I am 5 foot even, and I weigh 82 lbs pre pregnancy. I am now 11weeks and weigh 92. When I was born I only weigh 6lbs. I am really tiny and petite.. it's in our genes(im filipina, btw)... my boyfriend on the other hand weighs 10 lbs. He is Irish and in there family they are all big.. should I be worried that my baby is gonna be big too and I might get a c-section.. I want a normal birth but this scares me.. I was already showing when I was 9 weeks. Am I alone here or is anyone out there that are petite but still had a normal delivery?
3 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
Avatar universal
I am 4'10" and weighed only 92 pounds before my first son. I had him vaginally, and he weighed 7 pounds. His head got stuck so they used the vacuum. Our second son already weighs 5 pounds, and I'm 32 weeks along, but my doctor said we are gonna try a vaginal delivery on him as well. He said the small petite women surprise everyone having children lol
Helpful - 0
2080451 tn?1347232420
My sister in law is also Filipino and just had my nephew...my brother wasnt a huge baby but he is pretty tall...she got pretty big and we all thought he was going to be huge but ended up being 7lbs 4oz.  She had to have a c section cause baby didnt want to come out.
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
I was almost ten pounds and my brother was a month early and over eight pounds. Ny partner was only seven though. I'm fairly short too. I was also showing at nine weeks. You will probably be ok for a natural birth, but if it comes down to health and the life of your child you may need a c-section. I cent say for sure only time will tell goodluck
Helpful - 0
Have an Answer?

You are reading content posted in the Pregnancy Community

Top Pregnancy Answerers
13167 tn?1327194124
Austin, TX
Learn About Top Answerers
Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Ask a question
Popular Resources
Get information and tips on how to help you choose the right place to deliver your baby.
Get the facts on how twins and multiples are formed and your chance of carrying more than one baby at a time.
Learn about the risks and benefits of circumcision.
What to expect during the first hours after delivery.
Learn about early screening and test options for your pregnancy.
Learn about testing and treatment for GBS bacterium.