Drs really can be wrong

[Omacastrop]

So my friends daughter was 13 days overdue by the drs dates. He told her the baby was going to be at least 9 pounds & she needed to be induced. So she listened to her dr. she ended up having a c-section bc the induction wasn't working fast enough for the dr:/  the baby was born weighing only a little over 5 pounds! & is now on a breathing machine bc her lungs weren't ready. Grrrr, I don't like it when drs think they know everything! & this poor mom listened bc, well the dr had to be smarter, right? Sorry I had to vent.

[FreshLove]

I agree. My doctor kept trying to tell me that my due date is Dec. 7th but I know when I ovulate and it's later then average so therefore my due date is actually Dec. 10th. Not a huge difference but for some women, like your friend, who probably also ovulated and maybe implanted later their due date can be as much as a week or so off from the doctor's so if the doc tells you to be induced at say 38 weeks and you're really only 36 weeks because of late ovulation/implantation, that can be devastating. This is why it's important to LISTEN TO YOUR BODY because all women are different and doctors follow what's "normal" in the text books.

[parkersmommy]

Well you have to think everything we're told about pregnancy says our due dates can be off for about two weeks iin either direction. 13 days past due date is a pretty safe bet and most doctors would induce by then. I'm so sorry to hear about your friends baby I hope she's ok

[Mom_pt2]

This is scary. We place all our trust on Dr s because face it there drs and they should know best, but this comes to show its not true. I hope baby is doing better.

[KTowne]

So sad!! Unfortunately my aunt had a full term baby and still had this problem, she's healthy and growing fine now, but she had a rough couple of first months! I hope the baby recovers quickly!!

[mrssandefur]

OMG that's so sad! I would so Sue!!!!!!!