A Group Leader is a What to Expect community member who has been selected by our staff to help maintain a positive, supportive tone within a group. She called the high risk doctor herself and said that he wasn't worried by the measurements she read him but they would see me for peace of mind. Now Im in the boat tooI swear Im 7w2d but scan said more like 5. I went for my ultrasound and am measuring two weeks behind at 6 weeks 2 days instead of 8 weeks. Complications like an increased risk of heavy blood loss after the birth and severe perineal tearing are most likely to occur. I am hoping for a miracle but so worried. I'm currently measuring 2 weeks behind and I'm at 35 weeks 3 days, so I'm measuring 33 weeks. All rights reserved. my last period was September 28 and we only had sex without a condom on Oct 10 & 12 and my cycles are on average 26 days. Well on Wednesday at my dr. Office I was told that it measured exactly 8 weeks 0 days with heart rate of 144. 35 weeker, 2 vessel cord, IUGR - respiratory issues and failure to thrive. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. One tech finally explained to me that the baby's head is more long than wide so it throws the measurements off. My midwife was not worried at all. The educational health content on What To Expect is reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts to be up-to-date and in line with the latest evidence-based medical information and accepted health guidelines, including the medically reviewed What to Expect books by Heidi Murkoff. I hope you just ovulated late. This was super concerning because last week I was measuring fine. Still always measures big for head, height, and weight. My doctor was a bit concerned & we checked the measurements again right at the end (I think 38/39 weeks) & they still seemed small/short. Placental problems can cause a baby not to grow at the usual rate, especially if the fetus is not getting enough food and oxygen while in the womb. The age of the mother could have some bearing on the growth of the fetus, especially in cases where the mother is under 18 or over 35, then theyre most likely to have a small baby. Fundal hight. But for the past 2 months she is measuring 2 weeks behind. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. Another common explanation for a seemingly supersized stomach is a miscalculation of the conception date. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. But, if theres anything you notice has reduced about your babys movements, then consult your doctor immediately. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. So I would just talk to your doctor about it and go from there. An ultrasound technician once told me that your lmp and the ultrasound can be off by two weeks so, I would think it would be fine. I haven't had an ultrasound since 20 weeks but my doctor has been tracking my baby's growth by measuring fundal height. 35 weeks and only measuring at 8th percentile lizandlens December 2011 So I had an ultrasound today to do some measurements because ob thought I was measuring small from the outside. And some women have more amniotic fluid than others. Baby is only 4lbs 12oz, which puts him at the 8th percentile. A Group Owner is a member that has initiated the creation of a group to connect with other members to share their journey through the same pregnancy & baby stages. Just a big boy. My babys have all been over 7lbs. Stay positive mommas!!! I am sending you so much positivity and hope. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. For example, if you're 27 weeks pregnant, your health care provider would expect your fundal height to be about 27 centimeters. Supposedly this could mean nothing but could also mean an earlier scheduled birth to avoid placenta complications. My fundal height has been 2 weeks behind for the past 3 check ups but 30 week ultrasound measured fluid and munchkin perfectly for lmp, My belly always measures 2-3 weeks behind. Gaining a lot of weight between pregnancies or having not lost weight from a previous pregnancy or gaining a lot of weight during this present pregnancy can cause larger babies. I'm gonna just trust in God! What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. if youre developing gestational diabetes, may sport bumps in a range of shapes and sizes, Giving birth vaginally to a large baby might be challenging, Why McDonald's Salads Aren't The Healthiest To Eat During Pregnancy, Instagram Posts Do Not Show Average Woman's Postpartum Journey, How To Involve Toddlers In The Thanksgiving Feast. The latter leads to a pregnancy loss rate of about 9%. In extreme cases, babies may measure 4-8 weeks behind. It was updated on November 9, 2020 by Ariane Signer. At my 18 week pregnancy scan, he was measuring 2 weeks behind and they found a 2 vessel cord. We respect everyones right to express their thoughts and opinions as long as they remain respectful of other community members, and meet What to Expects Terms of Use. If I didnt they would have done one sooner. Like WTE Must Reads Pregnancy Week by Week Pregnancy Symptoms Best Pregnancy Tests Featured Discussions Jump to Your Week of Pregnancy Pregnancy Week 1 Pregnancy Week 2 They are sending me back to a high risk ultrasound tech (the one who did my 20 week) for peace of mind and told me not to worry but how can I not? Previous pregnancies causes the abdominal and uterine muscles to become more relaxed and less tight, this may cause the bump to show earlier, maybe comparatively bigger, earlier on in the pregnancy. I still feel pregnant & I'm not spotting at all. I guess I'm just looking for anyone with a similar experience so I can feel at least a little less anxious. Almost two thirds of large babies (4.5 kg or more) are born vaginally. but is measuring a week behind cause a concern? 2 weeks off seems a long ways off if she's so confident it was a good picture. Remember these are all just approximations. She caught right up to the 50th percentile. I have a second anatomy scan on February 14th because of this. Thanks x. From about halfway into your pregnancy, you will be having more frequent visits with your obstetrician, gynecologist, or midwife who will monitor the size of your baby to make sure that they are growing and developing in a healthy manner. The doctor did an internal ultrasound, measured the fetus and told me that it is only measuring 6 weeks and 2 days, rather than the 8 weeks and 4 days I am supposed to be (according to my last period). I do wish you the very best ! Ever since she started measuring, I've been a week ahead every time. It really depends on many reasons. 30 weeks, measuring 28+. Her weight was 3.3. not HUGE at all. You have oligohydramnios (not enough amniotic fluid). The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. She is now 2.5, Try not to stress. In the case of a breech baby or if theres placenta previa present (it happens when the placenta is lying unusually low in your uterus, next to or covering your cervix) then the fetus will measure large. My last pregnancy my belly always measured way behind. My doctor ordered an ultrasound for this morning to check and make sure baby is growing properly. No matter what stage of pregnancy, further investigations and scans can confirm due dates and check for twins or the presence of uterine fibroids. Measuring the baby's fundal height - the distance from the top of your pubic bone to the top of your uterus allows your OB/GYN to roughly assess the size of your uterus and the size, growth rate and positioning of your baby. Maternity clothes could make all the difference in appearance and that of the bump. My OB plans for me to carry to 38 weeks, 5 days and then induction due to having a precipitous labour with my last one. I have a Doppler I want to start using! Our Little one at 35 weeks measured 33 weeks for femur and 38 weeks for head and 37 for abdomen. How did your second ultrasound turn out? Went back, back grew by two weeks, heartbeat, everything was great. I came back in the next week to see if it had grown and it did, so they thought we just miscalculated. I always carry super small. Should the measurements read large, it simply means that your fundal height is 2 centimeters or more than expected for your stage of pregnancy compared to the average pregnancy. I'm currently 34 weeks 2 days prego. I've already got an ultrasound scheduled for a week and half from now to check growth and amniotic fluid. A Group Leader is a What to Expect community member who has been selected by our staff to help maintain a positive, supportive tone within a group. I hope this is also the case for you. Symptmes de grossesse ne jamais ignorer, Moyens naturels pour dclencher l'accouchement. But this late in the game it doesn't mean much as long as fluid levels and placenta function are good. Learn more about, Learn About What to Expect's Pregnancy & Baby App. We respect everyones right to express their thoughts and opinions as long as they remain respectful of other community members, and meet What to Expects Terms of Use. The fundamental height is so stupid because multiple factors can cause it to not be even close to what it is actually at. It's so hard not to freak out. Certain clothes may make the bump look bigger than others. I need some encouragementlike u Im scared. Two weeks isn't that far behind to be concerned of microcephaly- at this point they would tell you if they were concerned about it. Try not to read too much into it ;) my little guy is now 7. 2 weeks behind on a scan or fundal height? Everyones bodys are different some are huge already and babys can be in 10 percent tile even with moms stomach being enormous. Some reasons why the fetus could be measuring small or behind for gestational age are: You are petite or have strong abdominal muscles. In all probability, the baby seems to be growing and developing just as any other baby would be and the disparity can sometimes be pinned down only when compared to average pregnancies. On the other hand, it may be possible that its just a perfectly healthy baby. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. I have Marginal Umbilical Insertion which means the umbilical cord is attached to the side of the placenta instead of the middle. My first was in the 5th percentile for head circumference. Even having less amniotic fluid causes slow growth. My baby also did get big growth spurt around 35-36 weeks. Each ultrasound shows progress but I'm measuring small. If you feel a message or content violates these standards and would like to request its removal please submit the following information and our moderating team will respond shortly. If you feel a message or content violates these standards and would like to request its removal please submit the following information and our moderating team will respond shortly. If the abdominal and uterine muscles are more relaxed, then the bump can be mistaken for a larger baby. What to Expect has thousands of open discussions happening each day. my whole pregnancy i felt baby and my belly were small. We've had no issues with his femurs and he's in the 95the percentile for height and weight at 11 months. I was measuring on time despite having a smaller baby from ultrasounds however yesterday I had a non stress test and was measuring 6 weeks behind. Your big belly could also be caused by a bout of excess gas. It means your baby's fundal height is showing more than 2 inches, the number of its age in weeks. These measurements are compared to a fetal growth chart which will indicate if you are on track with normal measurements for your stage of pregnancy. If your worried about it you could always call your doc back and tell her your worried about it and your OBGYN and tell her your concerns try and stay calm and remember our babies can feel everything were going though :) Keep your head up You Got This :). This can also rule out problems like low amniotic fluid or intrauterine growth restriction. Can't help it Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. Yep my daughter measured 2 weeks behind my whole pregnancy and this baby I think from what I understood is also measuring 2 weeks behind. I was measuring 2 weeks over for a bit. Your baby can have IUGR if there are problems with your placenta if shes not getting enough blood and oxygen. Was told I ovulated late. When you find out that you are expecting a baby, so many life changes begin to take effect. A Group Leader is a What to Expect community member who has been selected by our staff to help maintain a positive, supportive tone within a group. Immediately I thought, "oh no! It should be roughly equal to the number of weeks of pregnancy, usually with a variation of one or two centimeters in either direction. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. I'm well aware every baby is different but my daughter whose now 4 was always in the 90th percentile, and my husband and I are both very very tall. Ever since she started measuring, I've been a week ahead every time. I thought I was 9 weeks 2 days, and went to the er for brown bleeding. Smarter than average and tall skinny with a smaller head (not noticeably) but just shaped smaller than average. I went to a high risk doctor today to talk about it, and she made me more worried than I originally was. Sometimes, if a baby isnt growing as per the measurements and weeks, then this is called intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). I am going to comment to follow. They can off plus or minus a whole 1 1/2 pounds which is significant at that size. If your baby is measuring small on the ultrasound or your own fundal height measurements, it's not always a cause for concern! Head, weight and abdomen measured in the 90th percentile at several ultrasounds. Recent posts in October 2021 Birth Club I snuck a peak at the other measurements on my doctors pad of paper today and it seemed around 50th percentile for everything (on the U/S screen all limbs, abdomen, etc was lining up right at 32w3d or greater). Put him at 19+1 which doesnt sound like a lot but dropped him to the 11th percentile in growth. she was going to try for a vbac but they had her do a c section instead b/c of the possible risk w baby's size. I guess I wouldn't describe any of our heads as huge but certainly not small either. This is what I am hoping for. But it grew on target. You may measure small because your due date (based on your last period) is wrong. He was under the 5th percentile in weight and height, but he was healthy. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. I'm 33 weeks and my baby's head is measuring 4 weeks behind. I think the long bones are harder to get accurate measurements. We are back again next week to see what happens. A baby being measured small or large doesnt always signal a medical problem with the babys development. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. More posts in "June 2022 Birth Club" group, Create post in "June 2022 Birth Club" group, the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. Tomorrow Im going again to get remeasured. I know this is a very old post but I'm in the same boat now. There is a possibility that the doctor will recommended an early induction or schedule a caesarean if the baby is large, especially if the baby has been diagnosed as diabetic. I was with my first- I went in thinking I was 7.5 weeks and only measured early 5. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. Is baby's fundal height measuring small? Thanks so much for replying. It was stressful so I totally get where youre coming from! I'm 31 weeks and she's weighing at 3.4. Your OB/GYN or midwife can conduct an investigation to make sure all is well with the fetus and that the baby is growing at a healthy rate. Im 35 now and since my last growth scan have gone in for a biophysical and umbilical ultrasound every week to make sure there's still blood flow and everything looks normal that way. Fundal height isn't very ac. At 36 weeks my ultrasound showed baby was measuring 34+5. I know it is easier said than done but I have been were you are and everything will work out for the best. Visit ourabout pageto learn more. Back story 2 chemicals,1 at 9 weeks and now one at 7 weeks. I went in for an u/s last Tuesday (at 8 weeks) & I measured 6w 3d but they did not see a fetal pole. 20062023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. My follow up ultrasound is this Wed. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. Good luck!! Goes the other way too! Im 39+1 week pregnant, and just found out today Im measuring 37 weeks and have been for my past 2 appointments. if development is one-two week delay okie baby should be healthy. Good luck to you too. How did everything turn out for you? A Doppler Ultrasound may also be suggested to measure the heartbeats of the baby and to see if the blood flow through the placenta and the umbilical cord is working fine. If the scan shows that your baby is large, then your OB/GYN or midwife will look for uterine fibroids or may want to monitor your blood sugar levels to see if youre developing gestational diabetes or have pre-existing diabetes. So what happened w you? 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. He was born at 39 weeks 7lbs 10oz and a normal 20inches long. Shoulder dystocia happens when the shoulder of the baby gets stuck while pushing his head out. Fortunately, at my second appointment 3 weeks later we saw a much bigger baby on the ultrasound and heard a strong heartbeat of 180! I'm so sorry. Yep! Located in India and a mother to a joyfully mischievous son, Kelin is the wife of the worlds most patient man and a busy homemaker. Is anyone else going through this or have more information about this? My follow up ultrasound is tomorrow. She ordered an ultrasound and baby was measuring right were he was supposed to. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. Everything looks normal with only one soft marker, her femur bones are measuring 2 weeks behind (in the 5th percentile) My Dr. A bump may appear smaller when the baby is tucked in close to the spine and larger when the baby stretches out. Especially with all the awful Zika news you hear "head measuring small" and freak out. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. Then, at my 32 week appointment, I measured at 32 exactly. My baby has always measured a little behind my whole pregnancy. But it grew on target. I'm in the same situation. Lol. I also have a friend who was told her baby was HUGE10+ lbs. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. He was 14 oz at the 23 week ultrasound so he is still 10 days. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. Her noggin is 2 weeks ahead as of now, which scares the BAJEEZUS outta me! my last period was September 28 and we only had sex without a condom on Oct 10 & 12 and my cycles are on average 26 days. The technician and nurse practitioner said it measures only 5w6d. going to pop next month. I had an ultrasound last week Tuesday and I measured 7w1d. She is petite & only about the 10th percentile for height, but we have a lot of very short people on both sides so it's not a big surprise. One mom-to-be was worried that her bumpand her baby were measuring small at 33 weeks. So it's hard for me to not wonder what did I do wrong or differently this time around. I went in again at my new date of 8 weeks, and everything with baby was great. Remember these measurements are not always accurate, and importantly that every baby grows at a different rate. There's a one in 13 to one in 7 chance of large babies experiencing shoulder dystocia during birth. A few weeks ago I posted a discussion about having marginal cord insertion. Doctors may advise a more managed delivery, such as a caesarean. Also, remember that your shape and tummy muscles can also affect the measurements. I'm measuring 3 weeks ahead. Hi! Good luck. A rescan can be scheduled in a couple of weeks to oversee the cause and monitor the babys growth during that time if the first ultrasound scan measured the baby as small. think twice before sharing personal details, foster a friendly and supportive environment, remove fake accounts, spam and misinformation, delete posts that violate our community guidelines, reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts. This can be frightening and distressing for the woman, but measuring small or large doesn't automatically signal a problem with the baby's development. Thanks in advance. When it appeared that he had lost weight, from one week to the next, my doctor suggested I go for c-section. Other things to consider are the babys position in the womb, your height, your ethnicity. He is now 8 months old. I was huge with my first baby and she was suppose to be 9 pounds from tape measurement. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). Archived discussions are usually a bit older and not as active as other community content. Fundal height isn't very accurate, 2 weeks behind on a scan or fundal height? It sounds like your daughter is gaining normally now! She was born weighting 6lbs 14 ozs so she was just a peanut. Mine is about the same. She gave me a conception date of August 14 but I had a positive urine test the 11th and 12th, plus blood at 144 on the 15th. I am trying not to worry. This risk would appear to be increased in women older than 35 years and in pregnancies less than eight weeks gestation. Remember these measurements are not always accurate, and importantly that every baby grows at a different rate. At 3 pounds at that point, the baby is certainly measuring smaller than average. It's very hard not to worry, but I guess the only thing I can do now is pray and be patient until my 2nd ultrasound next week. So that made a vaginal delivery much much nicer ;) There was nothing wrong with his adorable little head and he looked perfectly normal. But for the past 2 months she is measuring 2 weeks behind. thanks Log in or sign up to post a comment! Having too much of amniotic fluid contributes to larger babies, or maybe the due date is wrong or its been more than two weeks past the due date resulting in a larger baby. think twice before sharing personal details, foster a friendly and supportive environment, remove fake accounts, spam and misinformation, delete posts that violate our community guidelines, reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts. The same happened to me today. Like always staying in the 5% range. Fundal height measurements are super inaccurate and are more for just checking to make sure progress is happening and hint at maybe further testing. Thinking of you! If you feel a message or content violates these standards and would like to request its removal please submit the following information and our moderating team will respond shortly. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. Generally, only the smallest 3 percent truly have growth restriction, typically measuring 2-3 weeks behind. When shes not busy cooking and running after her kid, you can find her in a corner reading, or penning down words on her laptop. Even the baby's sex can make a difference: it's generally believed that carrying a boy in the womb makes the bump appear larger than carrying a girl in the womb. Rarely, a serious situation can occur if the baby weighs over 5 kg. my belly measured the same for a whole month so my ob ordered a growth scan which I had today. I went today at 32 weeks and her weight was 3.8. His head measures smaller than average on ultrasounds and while at the pediatricians office when they would measure.
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