Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. I havent been offered anything else so Im just curious if maybe I should ask. I was 34 1 during scan. If they're talking 5 days to 2 weeks, I'd call that within normal limits. Also there is time for growth rate to change. The u/s tech at my doc's office said she got a great photo to measure although his head is way low in the pelvis which my doctor said can make it look smaller. 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. I know my ovulation date and should have been 8 weeks 0 days. I'm 33 weeks and my baby's head is measuring 4 weeks behind. At my last scan (20 weeks) everything was measuring fine. My dr isnt the least bit concerned. And sure enough, I now have a healthy 18 month old son who has a head in the 90%. Their measurement may be inaccurate due to how baby is positioned or maybe it's just a small baby . I dont trust these estimates- they are just guessing! I think I might have gone mad worrying if I hadn't read these messages! I'm 31 weeks today and he's fine as far as I'm aware. 20052023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. I had an ultrasound at 29 + 6, but baby girls head was measuring at 31 + 5. Measuring no more than a day or 2 ahead by head and a day or two behind per leg measurement. Lol. So it's hard for me to not wonder what did I do wrong or differently this time around. Don't worry?! Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). Alternating head position: Back sleep is still the safest way for your baby to sleep. and his abdomen too. . IUGR may often be a result of a small parent, but the . 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 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 doctor told me usually there the head circumference and the width would both be significantly off. c My dr said not to worry but they are sending me to a perinatologist (high risk on) for a more detailed / more accurate sonogram. 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. My little one has always measured 2 weeks behind since 20 weeks scan. good! I guess if I dont have to push out a big head thats good. 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. Thanks for letting me know! Now back at my normal place I had a scan yesterday 27+2 weeks. I'm 31w1d and his head is measuring 33w1d. my whole pregnancy i felt baby and my belly were small. If you are worried about what you are reading, let your doctors know that you need more information to feel comfortable. The HC measurement is in the 8th percentile but the BPD is less than 1 percentile. My babies head is measuring behind as well. Then right when I found out I was expecting my mother told me that sperm can carry the virus for up to 9 months. We had a similar issue with babys head being small at the 20 week scan. Good luck. 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. I'm not overly worried just yet, the scan machines only need to be slightly out and it can change the measurements. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. I really don't think its that big a deal if its measuring a week behind. I went to a high risk doctor today to talk . Although maybe they'll induce me if it does and he'll come a bit early which I would not mind. At 36 weeks my ultrasound showed baby was measuring 34+5. If I didnt they would have done one sooner. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. Hello, just looking for some reassurance, just had a growth scan at 34 weeks and 5 days. lol Have any of your babies head's measured that far ahead? They aren't still sure why the baby is measuring small, possible placental insufficiency. 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. Macrosomic heads run on both sides of the family. 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. But for the past 2 months she is measuring 2 weeks behind. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. 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. In a nutshell. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. She also measured overall behind on other parts, but her head was the smallest. she always measured 2 weeks ahead at every ultrasound and was nearly a week late. l. Lreay93. Baby is measuring about 4lbs and 6 days behind overall which I didn't think was too bad. Yup I've been measuring a little behind all along, my OB isn't concerned at all. I would love to hear from someone who had a similar experience and everything was okay. Try to take measurements with a grain of salt. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. why is my baby's head measuring 2 weeks behind. Again, sorry for jumping right to Zika but it was the first thing that came to my head when I read your post! Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. supermom83 member. ds's head is still giant though. She said we were 6 1/2 weeks. His head measures smaller than average on ultrasounds and while at the pediatricians office when they would measure. Thanks ladies. All of my kids have bigger heads but I don't remember any of them measuring ahead like that on their head size. Doctor repeatedly said not to worry and didnt recommend any further tests or anything so I am trying not to freak out about it. Was there anything wrong with your baby? This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. She caught right up to the 50th percentile. I really hope that the measurements were wrong. My doctor told me she's not worried so I'm trying not to worry either. Well seem bigger. I think it might be because babies head is so low down its hard to get an accurate measurement. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. In other bases. Agree with others - baby could just be petite. That's for kids who fall right in the 50th percentile. Also what does bpd actually mean is that the babies full length? WTF. They've told me to keep a hospital bag ready whenever I go in for a sc. All rights reserved. Baby is measuring about 4lbs and 6 days behind overall which I didnt think was too bad. 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. liab914/09/19. 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. Hes so stubborn and will not move his hands from around his face! It sounds like your daughter is gaining normally now! The HC measurement is in the 8th percentile but the BPD is less than 1 percentile. 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? Breastfeeding: the trick to a comfy latch. We did the genetic counseling early on in pr. I amhaving regular ultrasounds to monitor babies growth for other non relate issues. But I musy say it's a little bit of a worry as I am hoping for a natural drug free birth lol. the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. Don't worry about it - I was 38 weeks and measuring 32, and at 32 weeks I think I was measuring ri Just FYI I think you might have posted in the wrong group! I just want to know if anyone's been in a similar situation as me and had their babies Head come out normal? Best of luck! He actually said all looked good. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. 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. So far, they are perfectly fine and are extremely intelligent . My DH, his brother and my brother all have had macrosomic heads since utero. Was your baby delivered early or on the expected due date? But her. However, when I read the report it has my baby girls head circumstance (HC) measuring in the 2%. Does bpd mean head to toe length do u know? I have had a bunch of ultrasounds and they've all showed normal growth, until the one a week ago. Thanks so much for replying. Im hoping someone maybe has some experience with this situation. Third, baby might be born short or might catch up. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. My babys head has been measuring behind since around 20 weeks. Today I went back to check growth and baby girl is growing and her head is still one week behind. I didnt get to see my doctor due to her being out sick. I have weekly fluid and NST and have another growth scan at 36w. It could be because the day you were measured, there wasn't enough amniotic fluid around your baby which made your bump looked smaller. 2 MONTHS would one big head baby :). I appreciate your response. It's so hard not to freak out. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Every baby is different and they will all grow differently. Well on Wednesday at my dr. Office I was told that it measured exactly 8 weeks 0 days with heart rate of 144. I was 34 1 during scan. I wouldnt worry too much about what the growth scans say. The doc laughed it off and said, "Yep he's got a big head alright". Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. In the end, he ended up being 10 lbs 1 oz and 22 inches. That's what is weird to me! S. All of my kids have bigger heads but I don't remember any of them measuring ahead like that on their head size. My dr said not to worry but they are sending me to a perinatologist (high risk on) for a more detailed / more accurate sonogram. As long as the brain structures look good on the scan, you shouldn't worry. Today I went back to check growth and baby girl is growing and her head is still one week behind. Anyone else have heads measuring smaller or bigger? 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. The rest of her measurements fell between 40 and 50 percentile. I have to formally kick count every day ( even though baby is usually really active ) and I have an ultrasound next week. I went today at 32 weeks and her weight was 3.8. I'm on my 6th, my babies always measured above 50th on everything exce, Thank you for your reply! dd's head was 16 inches at birth and she was 22 1/4 inches long and 10 1/2 lbs. Ive googled it and apparently its something to be worried about, her head is in the 95th percentile!!! Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. My baby also did get big growth spurt around 35-36 weeks. All her measurements were proportionate. This condition may be present when your baby is born. I had an ultrasound today and baby's body is measuring 5 days ahead and baby's head is measuring 2 weeks ahead. All those measurements are just guesses. They only deliver early if the growth reduces from its usual rate. They are going to check the head circumference again to rule out microcephaly. Yes me! 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. 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. How did everything turn out? If your doctors are not worried, the baby is probably fine. From this ultrasound the baby's measurements were: EDD by Ultrasound: 5/27/18 = 26 Weeks 5 Days by Ultrasound Presentation: Breech But this late in the game it doesn't mean much as long as fluid levels and placenta function are good. YIKES! 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. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. Yesterday I had my glucose test and 28 week appointment (technically Im 28wks 5d). A value below 50 percent means a child's head circumference is less than the average. the amniotic fluid volume. 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. 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. Create an account or log in to participate. So, naturally I'm worried. 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. I went it for my first ultrasound at 8 weeks 1 day (Im positive of my dates). Can I ask how big your baby head at birth ? They sent me for more u/s to rule out hydrocephalus. Symptmes de grossesse ne jamais ignorer, Moyens naturels pour dclencher l'accouchement. They were way off and I wish I didn't let it upset me. I was told my first bub was head: 2 weeks ahead, body: on time and his legs: 2 weeks behind. So my advice is that as hard as it is, if the doctors assure you all is well, try not to worry! We have had all the optional blood work for chromosome issues, the nt scan etc and all looked fine. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. because if ur baby is just smaller then measuring small in the head circumference isnt really an indiction of a problem. Hey I know this is old but having a similar situation. 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%. thats reassuring to read. I might be wrong but it's my understanding that if both head and abdomen measuring small than it is possibly symmetric IUGR. Perfectly healthy. 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. I had a scan at 30 weeks 2 weeks ago and my little girls head was in the 2% and body in the 46%. was the rest of ur child measuring smaller as well? I had an ultrasound today and baby's body is measuring 5 days ahead and baby's head is measuring 2 weeks ahead. Embryo measuring behind with no heartbeat. Thanks for the advice! 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. Yup buba was measuring 36 weeks for everything at the 36+2 scan other . It doesn't hurt and your peace of mind is important. I wonder how our vaginas will recuperate lol, Yup buba was measuring 36 weeks for everything at the 36+2 scan other than his head was 38+4 I dread pushing that out. Its making me so nervous. What?! Ultrasound is becomes more and more innaccurate the later you are in pregnancy. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. I really wouldnt worry unless the growth reduces x, That's new, my first was always measuring behind but I delivered her without interference. yes her head is right down! 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. I am ready for whatever is the safest and healthiest thing to do. Yes me! Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. I was a nervous wreck during that time but her head ended up being back on track at the next scan. yeah he's got a huge head. They're going to recheck again in another two weeks and also done torch screening. Learn more about, When and How Babies Learn About Object Permanence, As a Single Mom, I Struggled to Accept Help During the 4th Trimester. The doc today wasnt my normal doctor just the one who did the ultrasound. It's such a low percentile reading for the head. also if baby is head down the head can be pushed into the cervix and hard to measure. Theyre generally pretty off x, Meet other parents of March 2022 babies and share the joys and challenges as your children grow. But it grew on target. I was advised to be induced at 38 weeks but I refused. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. During non-stress tests with my first I was constantly told how big he was but it was on his head! It seemed really large to me anyway, compared with my other children. However, this news shouldn't cause you to worry. 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 . Ultrasounds measurements seem to be notoriously inaccurate. 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. My first was in the 5th percentile for head circumference. What to Expect During Treatment. I believe it depends on the severity of the microcephaly. He said that her body is overall in the 35th percentile which is OK. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. We did the genetic counseling early on in pregnancy, is there additional testing you were offered? My partner's niece had a small head (at least there was concerns as a tiny baby) but she is fine. thank you!! Breech babies can have a smaller BPD, as the head isnt being shaped by the pelvis. Just curious as they told me that 3.8 was small yet all the apps say it's average. 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. Thank you so much to everyone sharing their stories! I was relieved with the radiologist report. Lol. Similar situation with head measurement behind just wanting to know how it turned out, My baby turned out fine. And was told the baby is measuring two weeks behind but there is steady growth. Try not to worry. even the doctor said so at his last appointment. And to deliver you prem there would have to be sufficient evidence baby was struggling in there. Just got a bit of a shock when I saw the 1% percentile for that measurement but her size overall is 33%. Breastfeeding: the trick to a comfy latch. big!) What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. The earliest my doc can see me is Tuesday so Ill just tough it out til then. They will keep an eye on you with growth scans. It's not a big deal. The sonographer told me that the baby's head was measuring small, but within normal. :). Shes 12 lbs now! I wonder if maybe my doc is just trying to be super thorough with the high risk OB appointment.
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