We had a similar issue with babys head being small at the 20 week scan. he was born a few days ago weighing 6 lbs 10 ounces- completely normal! They told me that with my firstborn son. Pre-determined and LZR biparietal head size. 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. Thanks ladies. Today I went back to check growth and baby girl is growing and her head is still one week behind. 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. Their measurement may be inaccurate due to how baby is positioned or maybe it's just a small baby Its showing as less than 1% percentile. [emoji22] This happened 4 wks ago now. Just a big boy. lol Have any of your babies head's measured that far ahead? She could have just done some major growing or the measurements were off. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). This is the diameter between the two sides of the head and is measured after 13 weeks. Thursday we had our 1st u/s and he said the baby wasn't developed for 10. I wanted to share my experience that it may help someone else because I know I have benefitted from reading so many others posts in this group. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. My doctor told me she's not worried so I'm trying not to worry either. Baby is measuring about 4lbs and 6 days behind overall which I didnt think was too bad. My first was in the 5th percentile for head circumference. 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. Like always staying in the 5% range. I have had a bunch of ultrasounds and they've all showed normal growth, until the one a week ago. Babys head was measuring 36 weeks. A percentile of 50% represents the average or mean head circumference. Now back at my normal place I had a scan yesterday 27+2 weeks. Every baby is different and they will all grow differently. Sorry to hear you're going through this. When I think of a big head I think of cancer and I need to not associate the two so help!! And was told the baby is measuring two weeks behind but there is steady growth. It doesn't necessarily mean that you'll give birth to a really big baby, or that there's anything wrong with their health. Keep your head up mama if there was something concerning Im sure they would tell you !! 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. Lol. Breastfeeding: the trick to a comfy latch. And sure enough, I now have a healthy 18 month old son who has a head in the 90%. It is now my size. Microcephaly is a condition in which your baby's head is smaller than those of other children of the same age and sex. Measuring ahead sounds scarier than it needs to be. It sounds like your daughter is gaining normally now! That's what is weird to me! She also measured overall behind on other parts, but her head was the smallest. IUGR becomes a concern when baby's total body weight percentile drops below the 10th percentile and the abdomen drops below the 3rd percentile. But I musy say it's a little bit of a worry as I am hoping for a natural drug free birth lol. The remains of a former organism normally begin to decompose shortly after death. We're doing weekly monitoring now but the doc isn't overly concerned. Hi everyone. Her weight was 3.3. When I think of a big head I think of cancer and I need to not associate the two so help!! I go for weekly NST and ultrasounds and shes doing just fine just on the smaller side! So that made a vaginal delivery much much nicer ;) There was nothing wrong with his adorable little head and he looked perfectly normal. yeah he's got a huge head. These things happen, some babies have bigger heads. 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. thats reassuring to read. I'm currently 34 weeks 2 days prego. WTF. 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. I went it for my first ultrasound at 8 weeks 1 day (Im positive of my dates). If everyone was "average" or normal then we would all look so much alike. I started measuring behind with my daughter and had a series of growth ultrasounds every few weeks which showed that her abdomen continued to get further and further behind the rest of her measurements. They monitored me more closely. The new part was that the femur length measured about 2-3 weeks behind for dates or around the 3rd percentile for my dates. Don't worry about it - I was 38 weeks and measuring 32, and at 32 weeks I think I was measuring ri They've told me to keep a hospital bag ready whenever I go in for a sc. Today I had an ultrasound with a high-risk specialist and she confirmed the head measurments are still 3 weeks behind. From this ultrasound the baby's measurements were: EDD by Ultrasound: 5/27/18 = 26 Weeks 5 Days by Ultrasound Presentation: Breech The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. Im 39+1 week pregnant, and just found out today Im measuring 37 weeks and have been for my past 2 appointments. My ds head measured large (a few weeks), but his body smaller. Im going to make an appointment to see my doctor on Monday to discuss more but would love some reassurance in the meantime. Yes Im sure youre right. Of course she says don't worry and I'm all - high risk ob!?!? Yup I've been measuring a little behind all along, my OB isn't concerned at all. I was told my first bub was head: 2 weeks ahead, body: on time and his legs: 2 weeks behind. Im just curious whatever ended up happening with your measurements and after birth? Third, baby might be born short or might catch up. What was your little ones weight? 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! They've told me to keep a hospital bag ready whenever I go in for a scan which is every two weeks now. The HC measurement is in the 8th percentile but the BPD is less than 1 percentile. 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. My dr isnt the least bit concerned. I'm going through the same thing. TIA! Try not to read too much into it ;) my little guy is now 7. She caught right up to the 50th percentile. Just curious as they told me that 3.8 was small yet all the apps say it's average. 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. ago With my second, I measured a week behind. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. The scan was done at my perinatalogist (Already high risk.) All of my kids have bigger heads but I don't remember any of them measuring ahead like that on their head size. It was 1 week of at our anatomy scan but everything else seems fine. :). Goes the other way too! I really don't think its that big a deal if its measuring a week behind. l. Lreay93. As baby gets closer to your due date its less likely that their measurements of baby are accurate. Turns out there's this screen at the end of a BPP that shows you what weeks and days all the measurements come out to. Mine measured 3 weeks ahead last scan and i was 32 weeks! I think I will ask for another scan just for piece of mind! Both my nephews' heads measured big, too, but they're just fine. My baby's head circumference and BPD are measuring at 5th percentile which is very small. Both my kids heads have measured 2-3 weeks ahead with no concerns from my OB. Hi, I had this with my 3rd. TIA! Has anybody else been. What a shitty response to your question by OB. and his abdomen too. Is my baby going to have an enormous head?! Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. 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. If you are concerned, you can always ask them for another scan at 36-37w. why is my baby's head measuring 2 weeks behind. Good luck. 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. 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. lol Have any of your babies head's measured that far ahead? she is growing into her head nicely now. was the rest of ur child measuring smaller as well? I'm 26 weeks pregnant and am also faced with a baby with a small head, measuring in the 3rd percentile. Bump! We laughed and I assume it's something we will keep an eye on. c After checking and rechecking they just decided it was the way he had his head really low and turned. Post author: Post published: May 28, 2022 Post category: Post comments: It really has been a godsend. 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. In rare cases, the placenta simply wears out and tends to stop working even before the fetus is able to grow in the womb. I've had two miscarriages prior to my daughter and had heavy bleeding for my whole first trimester with this pregnancy and feel like I can never just relax and not worry. All rights reserved. I had a terrible bout of flu for 6 weeks and had to take some medications that I didn't need with my daughter. Anyhow, Did they d. The sonographer told me that the baby's head was measuring small, but within normal. IL wait for my body to give birth when it's ready and when the baby is ready x, If there is steady growth they will leave you alone. Prompting many growth scans etc in the first few. This condition may be present when your baby is born. Yes me! The doctor told me usually there the head circumference and the width would both be significantly off. Alternating head position: Back sleep is still the safest way for your baby to sleep. Ok so its not as concerning if baby is overall smaller, but lets just hope its a wrong measurement. Just a big head. Breech babies can have a smaller BPD, as the head isnt being shaped by the pelvis. 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. Try not to worry. He just didn't have huge noggin. I haven't traveled anywhere Zika impacted. Ultrasounds measurements seem to be notoriously inaccurate. But it grew on target. You all have made me feel better. I hope you get all the belp amd support you need. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). He was born before my follow up ultrasound and his measurements were consistent with the rest of his body. I've had two ultrasounds at theperinatologist's and he said the head is growing along the curve, it's just small because he's breech. 6 weeks + no fetal pole = scared. During pregnancy, there are 2 NHS scans that (generally) everyone will have: the 10 to 12-week dating scan and the 20-week abnormality scan. The place I went to (Fetal Studio) has a doctor who does the ultrasounds. My baby's head measured over 2 weeks ahead but dr wasn't concerned since everything looked normal and healthy, just big. Then right when I found out I was expecting my mother told me that sperm can carry the virus for up to 9 months. 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. Ps here is her little face praying everything is all okay! Ive been getting lots of ultrasound and Doppler monitoring to make sure placenta is functioning properly and that baby is growing. Anyone ever have a little one who's head is measuring 2 weeks aheadwhat does it or could it mean? Calculate the fetal measurements here. My dr said not to worry but they are sending me to a perinatologist (high risk on) for a more detailed / more accurate sonogram. Are you sure they werent giving you a w. Thank you for your reply! The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. It's such a low percentile reading for the head. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Shes 12 lbs now! It's been a really rough few weeks already and I'm really freaked out. So baby's head percentile could be in the 5 th percentile at 27 weeks and the 55 th percentile in terms of bodily growth. 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! yes her head is right down! thank you!! Embryo measuring behind with no heartbeat. 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. 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 just remember being a little girl and my friend died of cancer and his head was huge! Lol. He's 3 and he's fine. This is why they are hard to keep up with, but thankfully doc knows exactly where healthy head growth and brain development sits in relation to the rest of the body. 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. 20052023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. 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. Then suddenly at 37 weeks baby dropped and he went back to normal. My baby girl is measuring big (70th percentile) but her head is even bigger (90th percentile!) they just said it shoul;d be ok and if its not its too late. 10 weeks pregnant but measuring 6 weeks. I was 34 1 during scan. My daughter measured 3 weeks behind in the head at her anatomy scan. 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. 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. Yeah baby's other measurements were week and a half behind when compared to the gestation age and head was 3 weeks behind. Measurements late in pregnancy are not very accurate to begin with. 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. My midwife said 0-2 weeks under or over was within normal, especially at this time when baby may have dropped into your pelvis, I wouldnt worry too much and just ask your doctor about it when you can! All rights reserved. I think I might have gone mad worrying if I hadn't read these messages! she always measured 2 weeks ahead at every ultrasound and was nearly a week late. I really hope that the measurements were wrong. All rights reserved. Thank you oinktastic. During non-stress tests with my first I was constantly told how big he was but it was on his head! I actually asked about microcephaly two weeks ago when I first saw the results (thats where my first thought went too). They are going to check the head circumference again to rule out microcephaly. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. But he looks handsome and normal to me at 8! My oldest has a macrosomic head, at age 3 his head was just slightly smaller than mine. I think I just got an awful fright when I saw that head circumference measurement. I just wanted to post this to see if anyone else is/has experienced this with their pregnancy. I think there's a chance that a baby could have minimal to no intellectual disability. Try not to worry too much!! My little girl is measuring 3-4 weeks ahead at 36wk scan. But this late in the game it doesn't mean much as long as fluid levels and placenta function are good. We have had all the optional blood work for chromosome issues, the nt scan etc and all looked fine. Well seem bigger. I saw 27w5d and was concerned because I'm only 25w0d. 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. Also there is time for growth rate to change. Thanks Melmom! I am ready for whatever is the safest and healthiest thing to do. Published: April 17, 2019 at 9:41 am. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. Just FYI I think you might have posted in the wrong group! He was head down, weighing 4 lbs 3 oz, and everything looked perfect. 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. My first son has a smaller head. 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. Lol I hope the leg length is wrong. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. Was it 1% like the measurement they estimated. Yesterday I had my glucose test and 28 week appointment (technically Im 28wks 5d). It's so hard not to freak out. I feel the same, surely the doctor would have recommended more tests and a further scan at least. I am due in about 3 weeks. Sorry to hear you're going through this. My first baby I gave birth at 40 weeks and she weighed 6.6lbs. I had an ultrasound today with a perinatologist and baby looked great. I had a follow up scan due to a virus (coxsackie b) I contracted in the beginning of my third trimester. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. He said that her body is overall in the 35th percentile which is OK. I really wouldnt worry unless the growth reduces x, That's new, my first was always measuring behind but I delivered her without interference. 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). I was hoping that was the case! We figured, we would love the baby either way so there was no point in risking an amnio. 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. Still always measures big for head, height, and weight. The rest of her measurements fell between 40 and 50 percentile. 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 But her. April 2011. That makes me feel better. 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. 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.
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