They can get an idea of what your baby is at but its not going to be accurate just like ultrasounds are not accurate. Yep! but if the doctor isn't worried, try not to worry too much! I don't know that I should be concerned because other than my baby being small she is growing proportionally and is super active. 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. Its just to identify why your baby was measured small and treatments to provide for it. Put him at 19+1 which doesnt sound like a lot but dropped him to the 11th percentile in growth. but she told me next month during my next appointment they were going to measure me again with a tape measure and if Im still measuring small or theres been no progress she would have me talk to a high-risk pregnancy specialist, but told me that was in the case she was measuring small. If everyone was "average" or normal then we would all look so much alike. If your baby has been measured as small on your ultrasound or during the fundal height measurements, its not always an issue of concern. Some small babies may require a special care baby unit so that they can grow healthily and thrive better. We've had no issues with his femurs and he's in the 95the percentile for height and weight at 11 months. They did not give me a weight average which I think some obgyn practices avoid these days because of inaccurate estimates (my last doctor told me my daughter would be 11 lbs at delivery and the next day she was born 8 lbs). Thanks x. A baby being measured small or large doesnt always signal a medical problem with the babys development. Remember these measurements are not always accurate, and importantly that every baby grows at a different rate. Immediately I thought, "oh no! Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. I hope that eases your mind a little bit. Learn more about. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. Also, remember that your shape and tummy muscles can also affect the measurements. We moms need to stay positive. I don't think 1 week is a huge deal but if it keeps up (continues or gets further behind) I'd definitely ask for an ultrasound. I hope you just ovulated late. We are 35 weeks today went in and little miss is measuring a week ahead. Anyone else have this happen. Keep in mind and repeat this to yourself, that every baby grows at different rates from each other. Best of luck to you! in my last pregnancy I was measuring between 4-5 weeks behind and I got sent for several additional growth scans in my third trimester. I guess I'm just going to feel guilty and worried until I have a reason not to :/. He wasnt premature, just preterm at 36 weeks. 20062023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. The fundal height is measured in centimeters for most of your pregnancy. If everyone was "average" or normal then we would all look so much alike. 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. I'm currently 34 weeks 2 days prego. Thanks in advance. I was measuring 2 weeks over for a bit. The baby can be 3 weeks behind or smaller than the gestational dates for many reasons, and more than often it's nothing to worry about. Mine is 3 weeks behind (im 27 weeks) so I definitely understand your concern. Fundal height measurements are super inaccurate and are more for just checking to make sure progress is happening and hint at maybe further testing. Miscalculated due date. I'm gonna just trust in God! Sperm can live in the female body for up 5 days. Hi! 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. At my 20 week scan Ariel was measuring in at 18 weeks, a few days. Statistics show that women who previously had a small baby have a higher chance of conceiving another small baby. My little man was 10 days behind in growth at the 19 week ultrasound. All rights reserved. Was told I might be miscarrying and to come back in two weeks to tell for sure. Anyone have any experience with this, or know anyone. @momofthreetoB how did you end up going? If the obstetrician or midwife decides to further investigate or scan, they are generally doing so in a precautionary way, not because something is wrong. Ive been getting lots of ultrasound and Doppler monitoring to make sure placenta is functioning properly and that baby is growing. Your big belly could also be caused by a bout of excess gas. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. so many life changes begin to take effect. 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. Excessive exercise or dieting can also affect the babys nutrition causing the baby to be small. This was super concerning because last week I was measuring fine. I also did the NIPT early on and everything was fine. He has to wear husky jeans for the length to fit but he doesn't look odd, just not long-legged. My doctor ordered an ultrasound for this morning to check and make sure baby is growing properly. Your doctor or midwife at your antenatal visits will measure the babys fundal height i.e. I don't Remember the exact measurements, but when I was nearing the end, after 32 weeks, I had an ultrasound & they told me that she was measuring very small & that her arms were measuring at least a couple weeks earlier than the rest of her. I was relieved with the radiologist report. I had a scan at 30 weeks 2 weeks ago and my little girls head was in the 2% and body in the 46%. My last period was sept. 26th. It was never discussed with me at the time but when I was looking back at the ultrasound measurements after a 32 week 3D I noticed at her 20 week and at the 32 week her femurs were measuring less than 10th percentile. Ive been measuring a week behind my whole pregnancy and my baby was in the 72% at the anatomy scan. Race and ethnicity also does play its role. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. Stay positive mommas!!! In two months, I've gained 2 pounds which makes a total of 21 pounds still so not too concerned about that. I had the same thing happen this morning. 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. So that made a vaginal delivery much much nicer ;) There was nothing wrong with his adorable little head and he looked perfectly normal. If your baby is a few weeks behind now, but she can have a growth spurt and catch up with the others, and if she doesnt, then dont worry if your doctor doesnt raise an issue and your baby is quite keeping up with the kicks in your tummy. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. Hope that helps! what do you girls think? Thank you. If I didnt they would have done one sooner. I was concerned and confused because those dates weren't matching up with my LMP and the doctor explained that I had ovulated late which is why it wasn't matching up. Goes the other way too! Had a transvaginal ultrasound. At my 18 week pregnancy scan, he was measuring 2 weeks behind and they found a 2 vessel cord. Even having less amniotic fluid causes slow growth. 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. Dates adjusted. Doctor has never been concerned and she wont do another ultrasound since everything looked good with fluids and baby on the last one. Other things to consider are the babys position in the womb, your height, your ethnicity. Visit ourabout pageto learn more. Has anybody else had this and everything was fine? They can off plus or minus a whole 1 1/2 pounds which is significant at that size. Femur Length two weeks behind Kat0927 02/11/18 I am 32 weeks and had a scan today which came back with a femur length measuring 2 weeks behind. My baby girl is measuring big (70th percentile) but her head is even bigger (90th percentile!) 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. So my son measured small my whole pregnancy; I had to have weekly U/S as a result. Ive also heard of babies measuring small because the sat so low inside the pelvis. 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. Like always staying in the 5% range. Measurements late in pregnancy are not very accurate to begin with. I have a growth scan on Friday as well but thats because I have marginal cord insertion. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. My doctor said it was totally normal and she looked completely healthy. Remember these measurements are not always accurate, and importantly that every baby grows at a different rate. 2K views, 27 likes, 7 loves, 18 comments, 0 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Dbstvstlucia: DBS MORNING SHOW & OBITUARIES 25TH APRIL 2023 APRIL 2023 No. not HUGE at all. I know how hard it is not to worry. GL! my belly measured the same for a whole month so my ob ordered a growth scan which I had today. Thank you everyone we have short people on both sides too. They said her head is still measuring small but the tech said she thinks she's just petite. ultrasound tech was kind of rude, refusing to tell me anything at the Er and doctor didn't say anything about a fetal pole only that the yolk sac is there and everything matched up to 6 weeks 2 days. Learn more about. Yup I've been measuring a little behind all along, my OB isn't concerned at all. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. I know this is an old discussion but Im wondering how it turned out for you because Im in the same boat now. Has this happened to anyone else? Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. My baby has been growing in track but at my anatomy scan they said he is measuring too small with a fast heart rate. Women who are at the same stage of pregnancy may sport bumps in a range of shapes and sizes. My baby has always measured a little behind my whole pregnancy. Try not to read too much into it ;) my little guy is now 7. Well she came out a 7lb11oz perfect little girl. The baby's fundal height is the distance between a pregnant mother's uterus and pubic bone. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. Im measuring almost two weeks behind as well. Fundal height isn't very accurate, 2 weeks behind on a scan or fundal height? Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. Terms of Service & Privacy Policy, the others, and if she doesnt, then dont worry if your doctor doesnt raise an issue and your baby is quite keeping up with the kicks in your tummy. 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. Try no to stress momma! This is baby #3 and the most normal pregnancy I've had. I dont trust these estimates- they are just guessing! I hope this is also the case for you. Thinking of you! My due date got pushed up to 37 weeks and they mention my umbilical cord has a weird shape to it which may be why she is growing slowly. Generally, only the smallest 3 percent truly have growth restriction, typically measuring 2-3 weeks behind. I had two growth scans just to make sure everything was fine my baby measured perfectly average both times. Could be low fluid? I've heard that. Measuring 2 weeks behind: I went for my ultrasound and am measuring two weeks behind at 6 weeks 2 days instead of 8 weeks. My baby also did get big growth spurt around 35-36 weeks. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. I was sure of my dates but the doctor's said I must be off. 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