Whoa Mama! Preparing for the Birth of an Extra-Big Baby | www.justmommies.com

Macrosomia is the medical term for a baby that has a well-above-average birth weight. It is usually classified as a baby that weighs between 8 lbs. 13 oz. and 9 lbs. 15 oz. (almost 10 pounds!). Between 1 and 10 percent of all babies born in a given year fall into this category. It is often difficult to determine whether someone is going to have a big baby, but there are some things that can be done to prepare for it.