{"podcast":{"title":"The Hypnobirthing Podcast","slug":"the-hypnobirthing-podcast-744261","podcast_index_feed_id":744261,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6932d996091aba0a6111efe2","website_url":"https://thenurturenest.podbean.com","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/6932d996091aba0a6111efe2/show-cover.jpeg","author":"The Nurture Nest","episode_count":165,"summary":"This series is all about hypnobirthing and positivity around birth. I am a hypnobirthing teacher and a mum of two and am aware how much negativity there is around birth and it can be scary and daunting for parents to be. This series is a safe space for everything positive and will include some useful chat, inspiring guests and amazing positive birth stories.If you are interested in hypnobirthing or you are pregnant and needing a positive space to visit - this is the podcast for you!For more information on hypnobirthing please visit my website www.thenurturenest.co.uk or my Instagram page @the_nurture_nest. Music: Sunshine (version 2) by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4438-sunshine-version-2-License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-13T12:19:39.073116+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hypnobirthing-podcast-744261"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 151 - Big Babies, Small Babies: Understanding Size, Scan Accuracy, and Your Choices at the End of Pregnancy","slug":"episode-151-big-babies-small-babies-understanding-size-scan-accuracy-and-your-choices-at-the-end-of-pregnancy","published_at":"2026-05-11T05:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hypnobirthing-podcast-744261/episode-151-big-babies-small-babies-understanding-size-scan-accuracy-and-your-choices-at-the-end-of-pregnancy","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hypnobirthing-podcast-744261","url":"https://shows.acast.com/the-hypnobirthing-podcast/episodes/episode-151-big-babies-small-babies-understanding-size-scan","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6932d996091aba0a6111efe2/e/69e628770b4baf3bf22ac2ec/media.mp3","summary":"In this episode, I unpack one of the most common concerns at the end of pregnancy: baby size. Whether you’ve been told your baby is “big” or “small,” this conversation can quickly lead to discussions about induction, monitoring, or caesarean birth. This episode breaks down what those labels actually mean, how accurate growth scans really are, and how these predictions can influence decision-making. References 1.American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. (2020). ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 222: Fetal Macrosomia. Obstetrics & Gynecology, 135(3), e18–e35. https://doi.org/10.1097/AOG.0000000000003770  2.Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG). (2017). Management of Suspected Fetal Growth Restriction. Green-top Guideline No. 31. https://www.rcog.org.uk/guidance/browse-all-guidance/green-top-guidelines/fetal-growth-restriction/  3.Melamed, N., Yogev, Y., Glezerman, M., et al. (2009). Inaccuracies in ultrasound estimation of fetal weight: implications for clinical management. Obstetrics & Gynecology, 114(5), 1077–1084. https://doi.org/10.1097/AOG.0b013e3181bb3b43  4.Deter, R. L., et al. (2018). Ultrasound estimated fetal weight: Accuracy and implications for clinical practice. Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology, 51(2), 154–161. https://doi.org/10.1002/uog.18994  5.Ehrenberg, H. M., Mercer, B. M., et al. (2004). The influence of birth weight on cesarean delivery rates. Obstetrics & Gynecology, 104(4), 671–677. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.AOG.0000133326.19052.8c  6.Sovio, U., White, I. R., Dacey, A., et al. (2015). Screening for fetal growth restriction with universal third trimester ultrasonography in nulliparous women: A prospective cohort study. The Lancet, 386(10008), 2089–2097. https://doi.org/10.1016/S01…","meta_description":"In this episode, I unpack one of the most common concerns at the end of pregnancy: baby size. Whether you’ve been told your baby is “big” or “small,” this…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":992,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-hypnobirthing-podcast-744261/episodes/episode-151-big-babies-small-babies-understanding-size-scan-accuracy-and-your-choices-at-the-end-of-pregnancy/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hypnobirthing-podcast-744261/episode-151-big-babies-small-babies-understanding-size-scan-accuracy-and-your-choices-at-the-end-of-pregnancy.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}