[emoji22] This happened 4 wks ago now. Measuring ahead sounds scarier than it needs to be. As long as the brain structures look good on the scan, you shouldn't worry. My ds head measured large (a few weeks), but his body smaller. 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. 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! Thank you oinktastic. Is my baby going to have an enormous head?! Hi, at my 20 weeks scan I was told the baby was measuring small. Still always measures big for head, height, and weight. 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! but if the doctor isn't worried, try not to worry too much! Post author: Post published: May 28, 2022 Post category: Post comments: 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. Third, baby might be born short or might catch up. Ive had four scans and did NIPT screening so Im fairly sure anything major would have been picked up by now. 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. I'm 31 weeks and she's weighing at 3.4. Thanks for the advice! My kids heads always measured ahead. It's been a really rough few weeks already and I'm really freaked out. 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. After checking and rechecking they just decided it was the way he had his head really low and turned. The measurements in the ultrasound did turn out wrong. All of my kids have bigger heads but I don't remember any of them measuring ahead like that on their head size. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. So far, they are perfectly fine and are extremely intelligent . 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. Don't worry about it - I was 38 weeks and measuring 32, and at 32 weeks I think I was measuring ri Now back at my normal place I had a scan yesterday 27+2 weeks. My doctor told me she's not worried so I'm trying not to worry either. What a shitty response to your question by OB. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). 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. His head measures smaller than average on ultrasounds and while at the pediatricians office when they would measure. 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. They wanted me induced at 37 weeks I waited to be induced at 38 weeks. My baby also did get big growth spurt around 35-36 weeks. 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). Although maybe they'll induce me if it does and he'll come a bit early which I would not mind. Had thesame with my 1st daugh. Similar situation with head measurement behind just wanting to know how it turned out, My baby turned out fine. He came out looking purportionately just like my other babies. Alternating head position: Back sleep is still the safest way for your baby to sleep. keep in mind 2 weeks difference is very normal:). It's so hard not to freak out. I had an ultrasound at 38 weeks my last pregnancy. Thanks ladies! 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. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. 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. In other bases. My baby has always measured a little behind my whole pregnancy. My little girl is measuring 3-4 weeks ahead at 36wk scan. The doc today wasnt my normal doctor just the one who did the ultrasound. Create an account or log in to participate. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. I'm going through the same thing. I'm 33 weeks and my baby's head is measuring 4 weeks behind. Like always staying in the 5% range. Meet other parents of April 2019 babies and share the joys and challenges as your children grow. thats reassuring to read. Nobody ever worried, and he was born with a very large head, which he grew into. Breastfeeding: the trick to a comfy latch. I was relieved with the radiologist report. So my advice is that as hard as it is, if the doctors assure you all is well, try not to worry! At 36 weeks my ultrasound showed baby was measuring 34+5. he was born a few days ago weighing 6 lbs 10 ounces- completely normal! My sons was born with a 38cm head. But it grew on target. The doc laughed it off and said, "Yep he's got a big head alright". Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), also known as fetal growth restriction (FGR), is a condition in which babies appear smaller than expected. I guess if I dont have to push out a big head thats good. Try not to read too much into it ;) my little guy is now 7. she always measured 2 weeks ahead at every ultrasound and was nearly a week late. 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. 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. Create an account or log in to participate. Goes the other way too! Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. At my anatomy scan, baby's head was measuring almost three weeks behind while the rest of her body was fine. thank you!! Learn more about. 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. Does bpd mean head to toe length do u know? When I think of a big head I think of cancer and I need to not associate the two so help!! These things happen, some babies have bigger heads. I would love to hear from someone who had a similar experience and everything was okay. All her measurements were proportionate. Smarter than average and tall skinny with a smaller head (not noticeably) but just shaped smaller than average. I know my ovulation date and should have been 8 weeks 0 days. 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. If everyone was "average" or normal then we would all look so much alike. Thursday we had our 1st u/s and he said the baby wasn't developed for 10. Ultrasounds measurements seem to be notoriously inaccurate. 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. 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. Thanks everyone! ago With my second, I measured a week behind. I just wanted to post this to see if anyone else is/has experienced this with their pregnancy. Anyone ever have a little one who's head is measuring 2 weeks aheadwhat does it or could it mean? It seems to most likely mean that the newborn sized clothing and diapers will have no use in your home, so stock up on the bigger sizes, or . The new part was that the femur length measured about 2-3 weeks behind for dates or around the 3rd percentile for my dates. also if baby is head down the head can be pushed into the cervix and hard to measure. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. We did the Maternity21 test, which is non invasive and highly accurate (98-99% I think). They are going to check the head circumference again to rule out microcephaly. It scared me and freaked me out but he was just fine. 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! Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). Yesterday I had my glucose test and 28 week appointment (technically Im 28wks 5d). Just FYI I think you might have posted in the wrong group! My baby's head measured over 2 weeks ahead but dr wasn't concerned since everything looked normal and healthy, just big. Anyone else have heads measuring smaller or bigger? 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! 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. It's hard when you've had losses and you feel like you can't just trust your body to do pregnancy right. August 2011. He just didn't have huge noggin. Did you or DH visit any country with the virus? They aren't still sure why the baby is measuring small, possible placental insufficiency. Hi, I had this with my 3rd. The earliest my doc can see me is Tuesday so Ill just tough it out til then. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. I went to a high risk doctor today to talk . Just to clarify, the doctor doing the ultrasound wasn't my doctor. I guess I'm just looking for anyone with a similar experience so I can feel at least a little less anxious. So average weight for the baby at is 1.9lbs mines is . He was born weighing 5lb 1oz. 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. 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. He was born before my follow up ultrasound and his measurements were consistent with the rest of his body. His head was measuring 3 weeks behind but all other parts were normal. I had an ultrasound today with a perinatologist and baby looked great. So, naturally I'm worried. Are you sure they werent giving you a w. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. Made me nervous though. Even my Dr. said, His head's not big its huge! Was there anything wrong with your baby? I have had a bunch of ultrasounds and they've all showed normal growth, until the one a week ago. It's not a big deal. Thanks for letting me know! 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. A percentile of 50% represents the average or mean head circumference. All rights reserved. I had a scan at 30 weeks 2 weeks ago and my little girls head was in the 2% and body in the 46%. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. 19/09/2020 16:38. It seemed really large to me anyway, compared with my other children. 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. why is my baby's head measuring 2 weeks behind. 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. 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. my whole pregnancy i felt baby and my belly were small. Especially with all the awful Zika news you hear "head measuring small" and freak out. So while it can be difficult, try not to compare your baby bump to anyone elses. I had a son who's head was measuring about a week ahead. She called the high risk doctor herself and said that he wasn't worried by the measurements she read him but they would see me for peace of mind. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. I go for weekly NST and ultrasounds and shes doing just fine just on the smaller side! why is my baby's head measuring 2 weeks behind. When I think of a big head I think of cancer and I need to not associate the two so help!! 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. My husband was working in Budapest a few months before we conceived but other than that we live in Southern California and dont get much time for travel. Well seem bigger. Hi, I'm 32 weeks pregnant but only measuring 30cm. The HC measurement is in the 8th percentile but the BPD is less than 1 percentile. I guess I'm just going to feel guilty and worried until I have a reason not to :/. Did they say why baby is measuring behind? I was told my first bub was head: 2 weeks ahead, body: on time and his legs: 2 weeks behind. It was 1 week of at our anatomy scan but everything else seems fine. That's for kids who fall right in the 50th percentile. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. 08/09/2016 at 8:00 pm. good! I think it might be because babies head is so low down its hard to get an accurate measurement. 20062023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. I was hoping that was the case! Just like his daddy! I'm 26 weeks pregnant and am also faced with a baby with a small head, measuring in the 3rd percentile. I keep reading them over and over to remind myself these percentile and scans can be misleading. 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! 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. A week max it used to be. This message is for Radchick. It increases from about 2.4 cm at 13 weeks to about 9.5 cm at term. I had an ultrasound at 29 + 6, but baby girls head was measuring at 31 + 5. There are few well known reasons for measuring small. My dr said not to worry but they are sending me to a perinatologist (high risk on) for a more detailed / more accurate sonogram. . Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. Thank you. Today I found out that my baby's head circumference is measuring 3 weeks behind (less than 2%) at 36 weeks ultrasound :(. I went today at 32 weeks and her weight was 3.8. All rights reserved. Also there is time for growth rate to change. My baby's head circumference and BPD are measuring at 5th percentile which is very small. 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. 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. 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. Ok so its not as concerning if baby is overall smaller, but lets just hope its a wrong measurement. TIA! 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. 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. Hi everyone. Ive been getting lots of ultrasound and Doppler monitoring to make sure placenta is functioning properly and that baby is growing. 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. 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. 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?. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. Sorry to hear you're going through this. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. Sorry to hear you're going through this. plenty - 30lbs at my last check up two weeks ago! 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. so they said they'd recheck her growth at my next appointment in two weeks. Am also not googling!! I have a wee babe measuring in the 6th percentile. During non-stress tests with my first I was constantly told how big he was but it was on his head! the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. All of my aches Hey everyone! Just got a bit of a shock when I saw the 1% percentile for that measurement but her size overall is 33%. Ultrasound measuring baby at 6 weeks not 10 (4 weeks behind)9. Good luck. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. To help you get started read our. Published: April 17, 2019 at 9:41 am. I dont trust these estimates- they are just guessing! Symptmes de grossesse ne jamais ignorer, Moyens naturels pour dclencher l'accouchement. For measuring 2 weeks behind? 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. I'm 31 weeks today and he's fine as far as I'm aware. Yup I've been measuring a little behind all along, my OB isn't concerned at all. 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. We figured, we would love the baby either way so there was no point in risking an amnio. I think they were alittle worried about placenta issues. I amhaving regular ultrasounds to monitor babies growth for other non relate issues. I really wouldnt worry unless the growth reduces x, That's new, my first was always measuring behind but I delivered her without interference. They sent me for more u/s to rule out hydrocephalus. What a shitty response to your question by OB. 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. Meet other parents of February 2022 babies and share the joys and challenges as your children grow. Is my baby going to have an enormous head?! Not at all!! I'm 31w1d and his head is measuring 33w1d. Looks like you're in your third trimester? And was told the baby is measuring two weeks behind but there is steady growth. Was your baby delivered early or on the expected due date? My first son has a smaller head. she is growing into her head nicely now. However, this news shouldn't cause you to worry. 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. YIKES! From head to toe? And was told the baby is measuring two weeks behind but there is steady growth.
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