Did you or DH visit any country with the virus? Im hoping someone maybe has some experience with this situation. Hey Emma! It sounds like your baby's abdomen and other measurements are OK. Ive had four scans and did NIPT screening so Im fairly sure anything major would have been picked up by now. For girls, the average weight at 15 is 115 pounds. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. Newest measurements at 26 weeks and 6 days are as follows: Head circumference: 259.94 mm (27 weeks 3 days) Abdominal circumference: 234.45 mm (27 weeks 4 days) Femur length: 45.08 mm (24 weeks 6 days) So the HC and AC measure a little ahead but the femur length is now way behind. I know I'm not as pregnant as they think I am, I'm about 10 days behind, and my baby is squished up under my belly button for every scan so hard to get a good measurement. he's 2 and has to wear adult size hats. We tested for genetic issues, to see if that's what could be restricting her growth. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. My SIL had small abdomen with her baby 7 mos ago, and they induced her at 37w so I am just prepared incase that is the case. We had the option of going to a maternal fetal specialist to do an amnio just because she was so tiny, but we declined that. she is growing into her head nicely now. Your pregnancy will be monitored closely with regular ultrasounds to measure: ongoing fetal growth (usually every two weeks) the umbilical artery blood flow using Doppler ultrasound. they just said it shoul;d be ok and if its not its too late. My baby has always measured a little behind my whole pregnancy. They told me that with my firstborn son. I wouldnt have known about my babys smaller abdomen without also requesting the scan and Im glad I did! I had the exact same thing happen at 36 weeks - they did a scan to measure and his head measured in the less than 1%. My dr said not to worry but they are sending me to a perinatologist (high risk on) for a more detailed / more accurate sonogram. Hi, I had this with my 3rd. My kids have all been small but this is the first time Ive had one with the head measuring a lot smaller than the rest. A week max it used to be. supermom83 member. Try to take measurements with a grain of salt. was the rest of ur child measuring smaller as well? Also what does bpd actually mean is that the babies full length? She also measured overall behind on other parts, but her head was the smallest. We went back for a growth scan at 28 weeks and everything looked fine, and they said the measurements were likely inaccurate at our 20 week scan. WTF. Measuring no more than a day or 2 ahead by head and a day or two behind per leg measurement. It was a huge melon, it still is . l. Lreay93. 10 weeks pregnant but measuring 6 weeks. My little one has always measured 2 weeks behind since 20 weeks scan. My doctor wasn't too worried, and either way we will love our son, so I declined the ultrasound. No? Breastfeeding: the trick to a comfy latch. If your doctors are not worried, the baby is probably fine. A baby measuring big means that he or she looks to be a bit bigger than what's considered average for the week you're at in your pregnancy. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Must run in the family. It doesn't necessarily mean that you'll give birth to a really big baby, or that there's anything wrong with their health. So Dr. came in a had a go with the scan and spent time measuring her belly a few times, and listening to blood flow. I'm 31 weeks and she's weighing at 3.4. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. All rights reserved. From this ultrasound the babys measurements were: My daughter measured 3 weeks behind in the head at her anatomy scan. It's not a big deal. From this ultrasound the baby's measurements were: EDD by Ultrasound: 5/27/18 = 26 Weeks 5 Days by Ultrasound Presentation: Breech In rare cases, the placenta simply wears out and tends to stop working even before the fetus is able to grow in the womb. Thank you for your reply! A few weeks ago I posted a discussion about having marginal cord insertion. ago With my second, I measured a week behind. I think I might have gone mad worrying if I hadn't read these messages! The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. All her measurements were proportionate. My doctor wasn't scared but she said "I'm gonna tell you not to worry but I know you will." Like always staying in the 5% range. I think it might be because babies head is so low down its hard to get an accurate measurement. I wouldn't worry too much. Create an account or log in to participate. So while it can be difficult, try not to compare your baby bump to anyone elses. And to deliver you prem there would have to be sufficient evidence baby was struggling in there. Your 15-year-old may weigh more or less than that and still be perfectly healthy. I wonder if maybe my doc is just trying to be super thorough with the high risk OB appointment. Are you sure they werent giving you a w. I just hope a big head isnt a bad thing for her and I am a tad nervous for my vagina but if shes okay idc! Same as drinkyourmilk, I measured behind at first scan (measuring 5+4 at what should have been 6+3) and he had caught up by the next one (actually measuring two days ahead at 10+3). During non-stress tests with my first I was constantly told how big he was but it was on his head! Was then referred to a specialist hospital who have discharged me. 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). I had an ultrasound at 29 + 6, but baby girls head was measuring at 31 + 5. Try not to worry too much!! It's been a really rough few weeks already and I'm really freaked out. Well on Wednesday at my dr. Office I was told that it measured exactly 8 weeks 0 days with heart rate of 144. because if ur baby is just smaller then measuring small in the head circumference isnt really an indiction of a problem. Sorry to hear you're going through this. Ive been getting lots of ultrasound and Doppler monitoring to make sure placenta is functioning properly and that baby is growing. As baby gets closer to your due date its less likely that their measurements of baby are accurate. If growth restriction is suspected, hospital admission may be required so that regular . My baby also did get big growth spurt around 35-36 weeks. If your baby isn't growing at the expected rate, doctors will say your baby has intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), sometimes known as fetal growth restriction. Had thesame with my 1st daughter and hers was down to placenta insufficiency so we had to go for doppler scans every other day to keep a close eye on things and make catch a reversal im flow if ir happened. Turns out I am just blessed with small headed babies! and his abdomen too. From head to toe? What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. my whole pregnancy i felt baby and my belly were small. Anyone ever have a little one who's head is measuring 2 weeks ahead.what does it or could it mean? All rights reserved. plenty - 30lbs at my last check up two weeks ago! are son measured 2 weeks ahead all aroundbut we knew when we got pregthey kept wanting to change my due datewhich could have been a problem if they were wanting to inducebut we are just big peoplemy hubby is 6'4" and im 5'8" so our son is off the charts !) They've told me to keep a hospital bag ready whenever I go in for a scan which is every two weeks now. Anyone have little ones with their heads measuring 1 week or so behind? Sounds like the doctor who spoke to you didnt have a very good bedside manner and defo didnt explain things very well! 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? I'm 26 weeks pregnant and am also faced with a baby with a small head, measuring in the 3rd percentile. But I notice in my paperwork that her little head circumference is measuring at 32 weeks 4 days, so a week and one day behind, which seems very small. Baby is measuring about 4lbs and 6 days behind overall which I didn't think was too bad. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. My DH, his brother and my brother all have had macrosomic heads since utero. He was head down, weighing 4 lbs 3 oz, and everything looked perfect. Breech babies can have a smaller BPD, as the head isnt being shaped by the pelvis. Yes Im sure youre right. good! Symptmes de grossesse ne jamais ignorer, Moyens naturels pour dclencher l'accouchement. I was 34 1 during scan. All rights reserved. Baby's head is appropriately sized for 40 weeks 5 days, (i.e. Macrosomic heads run on both sides of the family. I'm not overly worried just yet, the scan machines only need to be slightly out and it can change the measurements. Don't loose hope tho as there was a heartbeat on yours it could be that you just ovulated a bit later than usual. Baby is measuring about 4lbs and 6 days behind overall which I didnt think was too bad. I have had a bunch of ultrasounds and they've all showed normal growth, until the one a week ago. So I just had a scan this morn and I'm 28+3 and baby's head is measuring 30 weeks. Mine is about the same. Just a big boy. Don't worry about it - I was 38 weeks and measuring 32, and at 32 weeks I think I was measuring ri It seemed really large to me anyway, compared with my other children. Hope everything is well! yes her head is right down! I think they were alittle worried about placenta issues. Im 39+1 week pregnant, and just found out today Im measuring 37 weeks and have been for my past 2 appointments. My last baby was 10th percentile and me and my partner are not big people. August 2011. I'm going through the same thing. I guess I'm just looking for anyone with a similar experience so I can feel at least a little less anxious. Anyhow, Did they do two measurements and take the average or was it just one? Its something we laughed about in the end - the Paed visited us in hospital and made a point to reassure us babe was normal - theres a spectrum for a reason and someone had to be on the bigger end. Were other measurements off as well? Their measurement may be inaccurate due to how baby is positioned or maybe it's just a small baby Of course she says don't worry and I'm all - high risk ob!?!? The doctor there told me the will have to deliver the baby if the growth doesn't improve by C-section and it can be anytime between now and 37 weeks. His head measures smaller than average on ultrasounds and while at the pediatricians office when they would measure. 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. Yup I've been measuring a little behind all along, my OB isn't concerned at all. So that made a vaginal delivery much much nicer ;) There was nothing wrong with his adorable little head and he looked perfectly normal. She could have just done some major growing or the measurements were off. It scared me and freaked me out but he was just fine. The baby's head and abdomen measured slightly ahead for gestational age (this has been consistent over the whole pregnancy in about 6 or 7 ultrasounds). When I think of a big head I think of cancer and I need to not associate the two so help!! The place I went to (Fetal Studio) has a doctor who does the ultrasounds. Just to clarify, the doctor doing the ultrasound wasn't my doctor. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. So, naturally I'm worried. Nobody ever worried, and he was born with a very large head, which he grew into. The doctors kept saying my boy was weighing 2 weeks over and that he would be a big baby, predicting at least 8 lbs. However, when I read the report it has my baby girls head circumstance (HC) measuring in the 2%. Both my kids heads have measured 2-3 weeks ahead with no concerns from my OB. At my anatomy scan, baby's head was measuring almost three weeks behind while the rest of her body was fine. My first son has a smaller head. I guess if I dont have to push out a big head thats good. My daughter measured 3 weeks behind in the head at her anatomy scan. At 36 weeks my ultrasound showed baby was measuring 34+5. So average weight for the baby at is 1.9lbs mines is . Thank you. 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. Learn more about, When and How Babies Learn About Object Permanence, As a Single Mom, I Struggled to Accept Help During the 4th Trimester. Hope it goes well for you. If everyone was "average" or normal then we would all look so much alike. All rights reserved. I know that usually fetal growth restriction is usually a bigger problem when the AC is proportionally small compared to the HC, but I'm worried and my miidwife isn't very helpful. Now back at my normal place I had a scan yesterday 27+2 weeks. My sons was born with a 38cm head. All my kids have had "off" measurements during pregnancy - head circumference, femur length, stomach size all a week or two ahead or a week or two behind. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. The measurements in the ultrasound did turn out wrong. I didnt get to see my doctor due to her being out sick. All of my kids have bigger heads but I don't remember any of them measuring ahead like that on their head size. He just didn't have huge noggin. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. IUGR is usually diagnosed after an ultrasound shows your baby's weight is below the 10 th percentile based on how many weeks pregnant you are. I just hope a big head isnt a bad thing for her and I am a tad nervous for my vagina but if shes okay idc! The earliest my doc can see me is Tuesday so Ill just tough it out til then. It sounds like your daughter is gaining normally now! X, My last pregnancy I had regular growth scans as they thought she was on the smaller side. What was your little ones weight? Completely healthy and well, so I think I just carry smaller babies and if this time round they say induction needed for this reason, I don't think I'd go for it. At 36 weeks my ultrasound showed baby was measuring 34+5. Your baby may consistently measure 2 weeks behind and thats ok as long as the growth is consistent. Today I found out that my baby's head circumference is measuring 3 weeks behind (less than 2%) at 36 weeks ultrasound : ( I have another ultrasound this Thur ( week 37). Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. Can I ask how big your baby head at birth ? At the time we tried for DS the CDC recommended a three-month waiting period for trying to get pregnant if you had been to a country with Zika, and we waited exactly three months and then started trying. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. She was also breech at the time, and the tech said that sometimes, if they're in that position too long, their heads can get smushed a bit. Hello, just looking for some reassurance, just had a growth scan at 34 weeks and 5 days. 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. Ultrasound is becomes more and more innaccurate the later you are in pregnancy. thanks for this! 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. Measuring ahead sounds scarier than it needs to be. Similar situation with head measurement behind just wanting to know how it turned out, My baby turned out fine. Or just the head? But for the past 2 months she is measuring 2 weeks behind. In octal, one digit represents three bits.In modern computers, a byte is a grouping of eight bits, also called an octet. At 32 weeks baby was 3lbs 14oz and just reached 10th percentile. Im a FTM. They did two measurements, the BPD was like 4 weeks behind what my actually gestational weeks is while the HC is about two weeks behind so I think youre right they took an average. Was there anything wrong with your baby? I have weekly fluid and NST and have another growth scan at 36w. My first son is a smaller guy too and so are me and my husband so I'm just assuming baby #2 is little too! I went to a high risk doctor today to talk . other blood flow Doppler studies as indicated. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. I'm 37 weeks. I go back Friday to follow up again. The HC measurement is in the 8th percentile but the BPD is less than 1 percentile. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. I'm 33 weeks and my baby's head is measuring 4 weeks behind. We have had all the optional blood work for chromosome issues, the nt scan etc and all looked fine. I had an ultrasound today with a perinatologist and baby looked great. He's 3 and he's fine. Ultrasounds measurements seem to be notoriously inaccurate. Hoping to get in to high risk ultrasound tech in next few days so I don't have to wait an eternity. All those measurements are just guesses. About a month ago I had an additional ultrasound at 28 weeks just to make sure the baby had all 5 fingers since at the anatomy scan at 20 weeks it was hard to get the pictures because of its position. I'm prone to anxiety anyway so this has been hard to not dwell on but I feel a lot better not being alone in it and that your doc isn't concerned. Some tall some short some chunky some skinny. I might be wrong but it's my understanding that if both head and abdomen measuring small than it is possibly symmetric IUGR. Try not to worry. After the 3rd they stopped being concerned for the most part because we just know that it is nothing serious, just my husband and I both have small heads and now so do our babies. I was told everything was normal, her growth is normal, no abnormalities, and her brain is growing as is should be and everything is intact and seems fine. In the end, he ended up being 10 lbs 1 oz and 22 inches. I was 34 1 during scan. That's what is weird to me! :). Posted 2/1/18. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. As I said, there can be many reasons why a baby can be measured as small or a few weeks behind, even when the baby is healthy. why is my cheesecake oily; Uncategorized; why is my baby's head measuring 2 weeks behind The rest of everything was okay with her and no abnormalities, I don't see why the csection should be mentioned unless there was more to it, For measuring 2 weeks behind? has anyone else had this? Thanks so much for replying. I suppose there must be a little more to it than mine. Post author: Post published: June 1, 2022 Post category: grafana iframe home assistant Post comments: abkrzungen gehaltsabrechnung ffentlicher dienst jee leg abkrzungen gehaltsabrechnung ffentlicher dienst jee leg I think I will ask for another scan just for piece of mind! Am also not googling!! To help you get started read our. I went today at 32 weeks and her weight was 3.8. For organisms with a brain, death can also be defined as the irreversible cessation of functioning of the whole brain, including the brainstem, and brain death is sometimes used as a legal definition of death. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. The tech said she didn't see any structural anomalies or anything like that, and sometimes babies just have big heads, but I know she's not really allowed to tell us much anyway. I was so upset because I thought I was having an alien baby his head was right on time and his body was also measuring fine, his legs were the longest measurement. Different babies of the same weight can have different head size, therefore, dating in the later part of pregnancy is generally considered unreliable. That's for kids who fall right in the 50th percentile. 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. Youre right her abdomen and all measurements are fine, its only her head circumference (measuring two weeks one day behind) and her occipital measurement (back of her head I think) which is two weeks exactly behind. I'm scared but my doctor isn't, so I'm trying to trust that. Hi everyone. Hopefully it doesn't mean anything bad. Bump! However I fell in the shower a few days after and during a check up at the hospital showed the huge bruise left on my thigh to the doctor, she wasnt very pleased and booked me in for induction at 39 weeks. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. Meet other parents of February 2022 babies and share the joys and challenges as your children grow. For mild forms of positional plagiocephaly, you can encourage a normal head shape by: 1. The formula is as follows: OG = 1/2 * (LZR + BDP) * 3,1416. :D. If there was a worry your Dr. would let you know. Yup buba was measuring 36 weeks for everything at the 36+2 scan other . The rest of her measurements fell between 40 and 50 percentile. 2 weeks off seems a long ways off if she's so confident it was a good picture. I have a wee babe measuring in the 6th percentile. So she dint seem to be concerned. I really don't think its that big a deal if its measuring a week behind. Ps here is her little face praying everything is all okay! Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). They are going to check the head circumference again to rule out microcephaly. My dr said not to worry but they are sending me to a perinatologist (high risk on) for a more detailed / more accurate sonogram. It doesn't hurt and your peace of mind is important. S. Lol. I'm 33 weeks and my baby's head is measuring 4 weeks behind. He said that her body is overall in the 35th percentile which is OK. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. Thank you oinktastic. Microcephaly is a condition in which your baby's head is smaller than those of other children of the same age and sex. But it grew on target. I am going to ask about this at my next appointment, but wanted to know if anyone else has experienced this and if there was reason to be concerned. Babys head was measuring 36 weeks. She is squished up so I'm sure that makes it harder to measure too. It's so hard not to freak out. My dr is always very on top of everything so if she felt there was an issue or even the possibility of an issue I trust she would be sending me for extra scans. Keep your head up mama if there was something concerning Im sure they would tell you !! Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. All rights reserved. I just want to know if anyone's been in a similar situation as me and had their babies Head come out normal? 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. he was born a few days ago weighing 6 lbs 10 ounces- completely normal! Gave birth at 39 weeks she weighed 6.5lbs. If you have a scan during your 3rd trimester, it's called a 'growth scan' or 'wellbeing scan' - which is done to take your baby's measurements, and assess their health . Try not to read too much into it ;) my little guy is now 7. why is my baby's head measuring 2 weeks behind. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. Is my baby going to have an enormous head?! Today I went back to check growth and baby girl is growing and her head is still one week behind. Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), also known as fetal growth restriction (FGR), is a condition in which babies appear smaller than expected.