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. Has anybody else been. Don't worry about it - I was 38 weeks and measuring 32, and at 32 weeks I think I was measuring ri WTF. 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 !) S. At my last scan (20 weeks) everything was measuring fine. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. I was a nervous wreck during that time but her head ended up being back on track at the next scan. I just want to know if anyone's been in a similar situation as me and had their babies Head come out normal? Hi everyone. Also what does bpd actually mean is that the babies full length? 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. It's showing as less than 1% percentile. I amhaving regular ultrasounds to monitor babies growth for other non relate issues. We talked about being induced early at 37 weeks so i could start feeding her due to her small size but if shes checking out okay then there wont be a need! We had a similar issue with babys head being small at the 20 week scan. other blood flow Doppler studies as indicated. was the rest of ur child measuring smaller as well? Yes me! I presume if there was any indication anything was wrong I would have been sent for further tests or another scan in a few weeks but they said this is my last one. WTF. He was born weighing 5lb 1oz. I was told my first bub was head: 2 weeks ahead, body: on time and his legs: 2 weeks behind. A percentile of 50% represents the average or mean head circumference. I hope you get all the belp amd support you need. why is my baby's head measuring 2 weeks behind. I had a growth scan last week at 34w and my baby is 22%, which is odd since I'm 5'8", her head was 35w (lol not surprised since my hubby has a massive noggen lol) but her little abdomen is only 5%, 32w so I am being monitored now. why is my cheesecake oily; Uncategorized; why is my baby's head measuring 2 weeks behind Most babies will naturally grow out of any flat spots they develop during the first few months of their life. Yeah baby's other measurements were week and a half behind when compared to the gestation age and head was 3 weeks behind. They were way off and I wish I didn't let it upset me. It is now my size. My baby's head measured over 2 weeks ahead but dr wasn't concerned since everything looked normal and healthy, just big. Im a FTM. Today I went back to check growth and baby girl is growing and her head is still one week behind. The doc mentioned the baby was a little small but nothing to worry about, just to make sure Im eating every 2.5 hours so my blood sugar isnt dropping too low. Hi, at my 20 weeks scan I was told the baby was measuring small. Thursday we had our 1st u/s and he said the baby wasn't developed for 10. She was born weighting 6lbs 14 ozs so she was just a peanut. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. Meet other parents of February 2022 babies and share the joys and challenges as your children grow. Sounds like the doctor who spoke to you didnt have a very good bedside manner and defo didnt explain things very well! I declined, but apparently they can detect a smaller head at that gestation? Im hoping someone maybe has some experience with this situation. I had a scan at 30 weeks 2 weeks ago and my little girls head was in the 2% and body in the 46%. Bump! 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). Sorry to hear you're going through this. 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. Their measurement may be inaccurate due to how baby is positioned or maybe it's just a small baby 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. 08/09/2016 at 8:00 pm. Well seem bigger. It seemed really large to me anyway, compared with my other children. Good luck. 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. In my first pregnancy, my sons head measured greater than 40 or 42 weeks at 37 weeks. From this ultrasound the baby's measurements were: EDD by Ultrasound: 5/27/18 = 26 Weeks 5 Days by Ultrasound Presentation: Breech Post author: Post published: May 28, 2022 Post category: Post comments: Embryo measuring behind with no heartbeat. Both times I've had an US they said I was a week behind but my doctor kept my EDD according to my last period. Thanks ladies. Symptmes de grossesse ne jamais ignorer, Moyens naturels pour dclencher l'accouchement. The sonographer told me that the baby's head was measuring small, but within normal. My little one has always measured 2 weeks behind since 20 weeks scan. 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? Ultrasounds measurements seem to be notoriously inaccurate. His head was measuring 3 weeks behind but all other parts were normal. Hopefully it doesn't mean anything bad. What was your little ones weight? All of my aches Hey everyone! It scared me and freaked me out but he was just fine. A number is divisible by 8 if its last three digits, when written in decimal, are also divisible by 8, or its last three digits are 0 when written in binary.. 8 is the base of the octal number system, which is mostly used with computers. I might be wrong but it's my understanding that if both head and abdomen measuring small than it is possibly symmetric IUGR. They aren't still sure why the baby is measuring small, possible placental insufficiency. Its making me so nervous. But it grew on target. They only deliver early if the growth reduces from its usual rate. Theyre generally pretty off x, Meet other parents of March 2022 babies and share the joys and challenges as your children grow. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. I had a follow up scan due to a virus (coxsackie b) I contracted in the beginning of my third trimester. c 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. It was a huge melon, it still is . ago With my second, I measured a week behind. This happens to me too 2 weeks ago: was bang on 6 weeks went for my scan, gestational sac, yolk sac seen. In a nutshell. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. I was relieved with the radiologist report. 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. She asked about history of small heads in the family. Was then referred to a specialist hospital who have discharged me. I had a terrible bout of flu for 6 weeks and had to take some medications that I didn't need with my daughter. No one seems concerned about it. The remains of a former organism normally begin to decompose shortly after death. I'm going to regret even posting this because I do not want to alarm you for no reason BUT I vacationed in the Dominican Republic shortly before getting pregnant with DS and I was offered a third trimester scan to determine if our baby had microcephaly (small head) since the Dominican Republic does have Zika. 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. At my anatomy scan, baby's head was measuring almost three weeks behind while the rest of her body was fine. She never said his hesd was ahead but at my 32 week scan she said it was above average but on par with my previous growth scan. I'm not overly worried just yet, the scan machines only need to be slightly out and it can change the measurements. Microcephaly is a condition in which your baby's head is smaller than those of other children of the same age and sex. Anyone have little ones with their heads measuring 1 week or so behind? Wondering if anyone else is going through this or has had this happen in prior pregnancies Had a 32w3d ultrasound today (they treat me as high risk due to history of miscarriage) and everything about baby measured right on schedule except his head which measured almost 2 weeks behind. Thanks everyone! I dont trust these estimates- they are just guessing! 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. Im going to make an appointment to see my doctor on Monday to discuss more but would love some reassurance in the meantime. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Hope it goes well for you. Yup I've been measuring a little behind all along, my OB isn't concerned at all. This message is for Radchick. If they're talking 5 days to 2 weeks, I'd call that within normal limits. Alternating head position: Back sleep is still the safest way for your baby to sleep. 20062023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. However, this news shouldn't cause you to worry. Now back at my normal place I had a scan yesterday 27+2 weeks. Like always staying in the 5% range. However, when I read the report it has my baby girls head circumstance (HC) measuring in the 2%. Just curious as they told me that 3.8 was small yet all the apps say it's average. why is my baby's head measuring 2 weeks behind. I have weekly fluid and NST and have another growth scan at 36w. 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. What?! I am having scans every 3 weeks for measuring small but no-one is suggesting anything other than monitoring growth to make sure it doesnt get worse. Your baby may consistently measure 2 weeks behind and thats ok as long as the growth is consistent. Her weight was 3.3. thats reassuring to read. We had all the blood testing and chromosome testing at 11 weeks and the high risk level two ultrasound and blood work and had zero red flags or hints of any problems and everything measured fine at my 20 week. They will keep an eye on you with growth scans. All her measurements were proportionate. IUGR may often be a result of a small parent, but the . I saw 27w5d and was concerned because I'm only 25w0d. Again, sorry for jumping right to Zika but it was the first thing that came to my head when I read your post! It could be because the day you were measured, there wasn't enough amniotic fluid around your baby which made your bump looked smaller. . I think it might be because babies head is so low down its hard to get an accurate measurement. thanks for this! 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. Ok so its not as concerning if baby is overall smaller, but lets just hope its a wrong measurement. Doctor repeatedly said not to worry and didnt recommend any further tests or anything so I am trying not to freak out about it. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Published: April 17, 2019 at 9:41 am. But he looks handsome and normal to me at 8! I think they were alittle worried about placenta issues. I'm 31 weeks today and he's fine as far as I'm aware. The earliest my doc can see me is Tuesday so Ill just tough it out til then. Lol. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. IUGR becomes a concern when baby's total body weight percentile drops below the 10th percentile and the abdomen drops below the 3rd percentile. dd's head was 16 inches at birth and she was 22 1/4 inches long and 10 1/2 lbs. :). Hi, I had this with my 3rd. That's what is weird to me! 20062023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. But this late in the game it doesn't mean much as long as fluid levels and placenta function are good. HC is measuring a week behind and BPD is measuring 3 weeks behind. they just said it shoul;d be ok and if its not its too late. My kids heads always measured ahead. The only problem is that her head is small and they don . even the doctor said so at his last appointment. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. I went it for my first ultrasound at 8 weeks 1 day (Im positive of my dates). One tech finally explained to me that the baby's head is more long than wide so it throws the measurements off. 20052023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. Must run in the family. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. Were other measurements off as well? I had an ultrasound at 38 weeks my last pregnancy. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. Is anyone else going through this or have more information about this? Is my baby going to have an enormous head?! The HC measurement is in the 8th percentile but the BPD is less than 1 percentile. Your baby's femur while a week behind by averages is still longer than 20 of 100 other babies at the same gestational age. 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. And sure enough, I now have a healthy 18 month old son who has a head in the 90%. She is squished up so I'm sure that makes it harder to measure too. For girls, the average weight at 15 is 115 pounds. I havent been offered anything else so Im just curious if maybe I should ask. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. 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. To help you get started read our. Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale (more details here). Yes Im sure youre right. So I just had a scan this morn and I'm 28+3 and baby's head is measuring 30 weeks. 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. Made me nervous though. Now back at my normal place I had a scan yesterday 27+2 weeks. 2 weeks off seems a long ways off if she's so confident it was a good picture. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. Unfortunately his head is measuring TWO whole weeks ahead. 2 MONTHS would one big head baby :). 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. Try not to worry. yes agree - I actually wish they didnt give me all the paperwork with the measurements because I feel like I have too much info which Im not qualified to draw conclusions from! Smarter than average and tall skinny with a smaller head (not noticeably) but just shaped smaller than average. All rights reserved. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. Sorry to hear you're going through this. and his abdomen too. What a shitty response to your question by OB. Every baby is different and they will all grow differently. why is my baby's head measuring 2 weeks behind. My baby's head was measuring 2.5 weeks ahead today. In rare cases, the placenta simply wears out and tends to stop working even before the fetus is able to grow in the womb. 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. I was worried he would have a huge head and with a little body. Lol I hope the leg length is wrong. I was 34 1 during scan. I am ready for whatever is the safest and healthiest thing to do. When the doctor came in I didn't ask about it and he didn't mention it. Goes the other way too! No heartbeat on the ultrasound at 6 weeks, Could the doctor be wrong. Just like his daddy! good! NHS: Genetics; NHS: Infant Feeding Guidance 0-2 Years famous instagram bodybuilders Measuring 10 Days Behind UltrasoundWhat can cause my due date to be wrong?. Today I went back to check growth and baby girl is growing and her head is still one week behind. She caught right up to the 50th percentile. They told me that with my firstborn son. But this late in the game it doesn't mean much as long as fluid levels and placenta function are good. l. Lreay93. Latter-day Saints Families-Visitors Welcome, the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. Even with accurate measurements, the correlation. The HC measurement is in the 8th percentile but the BPD is less than 1 percentile. the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. Some babys just have bigger heads not everything grows at the same rate x, She never said his hesd was ahead but at my 32 week scan she said it w, Same her head has been bigger throughout but not usually 2 weeks ahead. All those measurements are just guesses. I guess I'm just going to feel guilty and worried until I have a reason not to :/. 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. My doctor wasn't too worried, and either way we will love our son, so I declined the ultrasound. It doesn't hurt and your peace of mind is important. Best of luck! Different babies of the same weight can have different head size, therefore, dating in the later part of pregnancy is generally considered unreliable. And was told the baby is measuring two weeks behind but there is steady growth. Can I ask how big your baby head at birth ? Try to take measurements with a grain of salt. I think I might have gone mad worrying if I hadn't read these messages! My baby also did get big growth spurt around 35-36 weeks. I was asked to go om bedrest so my body can be relaxed enough to do what its meant to do. Thanks Melmom! This was super concerning because last week I was measuring fine. so they said they'd recheck her growth at my next appointment in two weeks. plenty - 30lbs at my last check up two weeks ago! 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. I had an ultrasound today and baby's body is measuring 5 days ahead and baby's head is measuring 2 weeks ahead. I'm going through the same thing. My partner's niece had a small head (at least there was concerns as a tiny baby) but she is fine. I went to a high risk doctor today to talk . Agree with others - baby could just be petite. Symptmes de grossesse ne jamais ignorer, Moyens naturels pour dclencher l'accouchement. My dr said not to worry but they are sending me to a perinatologist (high risk on) for a more detailed / more accurate sonogram. 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%. August 2011. True mine looks like it will have a big head and little legs! So I associate a big head with cancer bc of that experience . also if baby is head down the head can be pushed into the cervix and hard to measure. the amniotic fluid volume. If you are worried about what you are reading, let your doctors know that you need more information to feel comfortable. Your 15-year-old may weigh more or less than that and still be perfectly healthy. It sounds like your baby's abdomen and other measurements are OK. Answer The position of the baby in the womb can indeed make it difficult to obtain accurate measurements at the routine 20-week ultrasound scan. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. Today at the ultrasound (I am 34 weeks) baby's legs and abdomen were measuring right on track for 34 weeks, but baby's head was measuring at about 37-38 weeks! 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 . Anyhow, Did they d. Don't loose hope tho as there was a heartbeat on yours it could be that you just ovulated a bit later than usual. Create an account or log in to participate. The doctor told me usually there the head circumference and the width would both be significantly off. Thanks so much for replying. I had a scan on Tuesday, bang on 34weeks.head measured 36+3, Her head has been slightly bigger throughout but maybe ur right about the head down thing causing it to be even bigger. This condition may be present when your baby is born. So average weight for the baby at is 1.9lbs mines is . Did they say why baby is measuring behind? It may also. Yesterday I had my glucose test and 28 week appointment (technically Im 28wks 5d). I have to formally kick count every day ( even though baby is usually really active ) and I have an ultrasound next week. Hi just read this thread and would like some info to help me pls,basically at my 20 week scan (I was 22 weeks) everything was perfect apart from the cerebellum was measuring up smaller then expected (18.2 when was 22 weeks) so got referred 3 days later who confirmed was small but measured 19.3 then got referred to kings at had another scan dr sign offer d termination saying he couldn't find . Ps here is her little face praying everything is all okay! lol Have any of your babies head's measured that far ahead? I was so worried. For measuring 2 weeks behind? My doctor isnt worried and said everything is totally normal. Hi, I'm 32 weeks pregnant but only measuring 30cm. She said we were 6 1/2 weeks. Thank you oinktastic. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. I was freaked and googled the worst, but my doctor assured me measurements of the head are so hard to get the bigger they get. 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. Measuring no more than a day or 2 ahead by head and a day or two behind per leg measurement. So that made a vaginal delivery much much nicer ;) There was nothing wrong with his adorable little head and he looked perfectly normal. Thank you. Ultrasound measuring baby at 6 weeks not 10 (4 weeks behind)9. I had an ultrasound today with a perinatologist and baby looked great. This may be because of problems with the placenta, caused by the pregnancy complication pre-eclampsia. I'm 31 weeks and she's weighing at 3.4. Yes I think the same, I mean the doctor didnt even say I need to come back for another scan or extra tests or anything so I have to believe all will be well! my whole pregnancy i felt baby and my belly were small. While you and husband are both barely above the average heights, baby might be shorter than you based on other family members/genetics or may catch up later. However, this may not be apparent until many weeks, depending on the ultrasound method and uterine angle. We have had all the optional blood work for chromosome issues, the nt scan etc and all looked fine. Does bpd mean head to toe length do u know? The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. A value below 50 percent means a child's head circumference is less than the average. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Having an early ultrasound Expecting parents-to be will find it a great idea to have an early ultrasound of their baby, measuring 10 days in . It's been a really rough few weeks already and I'm really freaked out. Had thesame with my 1st daugh. Gave birth at 39 weeks she weighed 6.5lbs. My daughter measured 3 weeks behind in the head at her anatomy scan. 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. I haven't traveled anywhere Zika impacted. 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. 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). I think I just got an awful fright when I saw that head circumference measurement. 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 it's position. 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 had a son who's head was measuring about a week ahead. [emoji22] This happened 4 wks ago now. And to deliver you prem there would have to be sufficient evidence baby was struggling in there. Thanks for the advice! My oldest has a macrosomic head, at age 3 his head was just slightly smaller than mine. I'm 31w1d and his head is measuring 33w1d. I guess I'm just looking for anyone with a similar experience so I can feel at least a little less anxious. A few weeks ago I posted a discussion about having marginal cord insertion. :D. If there was a worry your Dr. would let you know.
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