We're just keeping an eye on things and closely monitoring this. I only had a scan due to my low lying placenta but discovered her small hc and my hell started. I had an ultrasound at 6 weeks and the baby was measuring at 5 weeks. Complications like an increased risk of heavy blood loss after the birth and severe perineal tearing are most likely to occur. I went to Argentina a month before I got pregnant so Im scared about Zika but my doc isnt as worried. Dont stress too much mama, I feel thats the size of an average Australian baby. Start by selecting which of these best describes you! good luck!! 1 Percentile Five Is The Magic One. I noticed reading through posts, that every mum here has the same worries, which is just a sign of becoming a mum;) surely you're super fine! If there was a concern, your dr/midwife would tell you immediately. There are few well known reasons for measuring small. He said that everything was good.. but baby measuring about a week behind. Its common to see women measuring large as theyre nearing their delivery date or are at the end of their pregnancy, as even a slight difference in size becomes more prominent and well-defined. Anyone have little ones with their heads measuring 1 week or so behind? He said all blood work was good and everything looks proportional, so while still worried it made me feel a bit better. Gaining a lot of weight between pregnancies or having not lost weight from a previous pregnancy or gaining a lot of weight during this present pregnancy can cause larger babies. Thanks ladies, I'm still waiting for the hosp to book me in. I had my anatomy scan yesterday and was thrilled to be told everything looked great. Nothing showed up on that. In the end she was born 3.21kg (7lb 1oz) but she was 10 days overdue. Came out with a head size that's within the normal range. When he was born he was 6 pounds 10 ounces! Also hows the rest of the body measuring? My first was measuring 1-3 weeks behind on multiple things during her anatomy scan and had a football shaped head at that time. I just really didn't need this Dr freaking me out, being unprofessional and not explaining things well enough. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. My OB said it could go either way and to prepare myself for the worst. I can't say for sure for you but my dr wasn't concerned as far as anything medically wrong. Then I mentioned to him that at my 20 week scan the sonographer measured that my baby's head is smaller so he checked the report and ordered for me to have scan. If your baby is measuring small on the ultrasound or your own fundal height measurements, it's not always a cause for concern! One is that you have an abnormally large amount of amniotic fluid more than normal surrounding your baby. Create an account or log in to participate. Race and ethnicity also does play its role. This means that the baby's head is bigger than 98% percent of other babies of the same age. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. At 22 weeks I was also measuring about 2 weeks behind. He ahold have been at 2 1/2 pounds. Not saying this is anything like last time though just worrisome. His head was measuring 3 weeks behind but all other parts were normal. My first child had a head circumference in the 20th percentile but weight and length in the 98th at birth and there were no problems, she's beautiful and very bright!. Your pediatrician may have you see a neurologist if your child has macrocephaly. :), Im so happy to hear your little one had a growth spurt too! Smaller than average babies get special treatment in utero. I definitely wouldnt worry if the professional told me not to. Even the baby's sex can make a difference: it's generally believed that carrying a boy in the womb makes the bump appear larger than carrying a girl in the womb. This might include medical treatment as well as therapy to help with physical or developmental delays. I think it's extreme to get scans weekly because of that but I'm not a medical professional. Hoping for the best possible outcome for your baby!!! I'm sure everything will be fine, some babies just have heads that are not quite in proportion with their bodies. So now I'm freaking that something is wrong! They say don't worry but essentially his head stopped growing 3 weeks ago but the rest of his body keep growing? Maternity clothes could make all the difference in appearance and that of the bump. Keep us updated :). In other cases, it's something that they notice when they measure the baby at routine exams during the baby's first year of life. Any thoughts? Sometimes,. It sounds pretty insignificant to me, but obviously im not a professional. For that, an ultrasound can be conducted to find out the accurate due date and to identify any possible causes for the small measurements. However, while the baby measured 16+2 overall, his femur and fibula bones were both measuring about a week behind and in the 20th percentile. My youngest HC was measuring really small at 32 weeks. Your baby may need surgery to relieve the pressure and reduce the risk of lasting brain damage.. I'm trying to stay positive, but it gets difficult. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. I wouldn't worry too much. I have a really little head too. The Counting On alum shared the snap on her Instagram Stories during a Q&A segment with fans.. Instagram/Alaythia WissmannHannah Duggar showed off the kitchen inside the camper van she shares with her husband, Jeremiah[/caption] An assisted birth will often required. Wish us luck! Sometimes, when this happens to babies, it's not a problem. Unless there's some risk you have that you didn't mention, it's completely unneccesary to have weekly u/s. I doubt it's uncommon for the ultrasound measurements to be a little weird like that, so if your doctor isn't concerned at all, then I wouldn't worry about it. Keep us updated on how everything goes.. hope you have a safe delivery! They said there is no reason to worry until it starts measuring4 weeks behind. Don't go off percentiles, as every doctor uses different charts. This condition, known as polyhydramnios, is usually noticeable to the mother. "I started to measure small at about 36 weeks but baby's head was engaged and far down so midwife said there was no need to worry about the 2-week [size] difference. anyone had this with a previous pregnancy and there head catch up ? This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. I am 30 weeks- in October, her head was at 4% (they never mentioned it), then 3 weeks ago it was at 2% and at todays it was at 1%. Now hes tracking right on average at 18 months. It causes developmental delays, learning and intellectual disabilities, and social-emotional difficulties. At the anatomy scan found out at 20 weeks my babys head is measuring in 5th percentile when the rest of the babys body is measuring fine. When you're looking at a growth chart, it's important to focus less on an individual . The pressure of the fluid can lead to brain injuries. Another common explanation for a seemingly supersized stomach is a miscalculation of the conception date. 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. Like I said- I know it's hard, but there are times when Google is not our friend. Don't worry! Has your little girl been born Yet? I would not pay those measurements much mind unless there are multiple markers for concern. my consultant has done genetic test to make sure everything is fine rather than anxiously wait if she has developmental issues. 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. 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. After her evaluation today, the doctor concluded she appears to be absolutely perfect, is in the 3rd percentile, but overall proportionate, and they have no concerns for her . 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. however, last week at a scan at 36 weeks gestation to see if my low lying placenta had moved it was noticed that whilst baby's femur length and abdominal circumference were ok in Posts focusing on the transition into living with your new little one and any issues that may come up. We seem to be the minority lol but hopefully just means easier deliveries for us! . Measuring the baby's fundal height - the distance from the top of your pubic bone to the top of your uterus allows your OB/GYN to roughly assess the size of your uterus and the size, growth rate and positioning of your baby. For now, they are leaving her in, and we will have another ultrasound next week. When you find out that you are expecting a baby, so many life changes begin to take effect. Today I had an ultrasound with a high-risk specialist and she confirmed the head measurments are still 3 weeks behind. Genetic conditions like this don't have a cure. We are anxiously waiting for Thursdays ultrasound to see her progress and determine whether we should deliver ASAP or not. So having that, I'll be going for another scan at 30 weeks I'm 25 now. Don't go off percentiles, as every doctor uses different charts. Almost two thirds of large babies (4.5 kg or more) are born vaginally. To measure your baby's length at home: Lay your baby down and stretch a measuring tape from the top of their head to the bottom of their heel. How far along are you now, and how are things going for your baby? That will give you your baby's growth percentile. Things went well today :) she is still in the 2nd percentile, so she is super tiny, but she has had consistent growth since the last growth scan, and she scored 8/8 on the BPP portion of the ultrasound. Hi there - Im sorry that you have to worry about this. I loved reading your stories about head size going up all will be well!! Then the doctor does a quick initial health check and . so many life changes begin to take effect. ._2JU2WQDzn5pAlpxqChbxr7{height:16px;margin-right:8px;width:16px}._3E45je-29yDjfFqFcLCXyH{margin-top:16px}._13YtS_rCnVZG1ns2xaCalg{font-family:Noto Sans,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:400;line-height:18px;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex}._1m5fPZN4q3vKVg9SgU43u2{margin-top:12px}._17A-IdW3j1_fI_pN-8tMV-{display:inline-block;margin-bottom:8px;margin-right:5px}._5MIPBF8A9vXwwXFumpGqY{border-radius:20px;font-size:12px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0;line-height:16px;padding:3px 10px;text-transform:none}._5MIPBF8A9vXwwXFumpGqY:focus{outline:unset} Measurements are often wrong. My baby's head measured in the 3rd percentile in the third trimester. It might also be caused by fetal problems due to some genetic abnormalities or an infection, the fetus may have poor growth and so the problem could be with the fetus itself. They were concerned about her size including tummy size, torso, arms and legs. He didn't make it. Oops re read that and saw it was your last baby. I'm pregnant again.. And I have placenta complications again. Ultrasounds are wrong ALL the time when it comes to measuring weight and size. I had monthly scans from 20 weeks, and the measurements were all over the place. But every single week? Ultrasound image (sonogram) of a fetus in the womb, viewed at 12 weeks of pregnancy (bidimensional scan) An ultrasonic examination. 20052023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. anyone had this with a previous pregnancy and there head catch up ? Anyway.. what I got out of it is, worry about the known. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. Doctors apply that diagnosis when a baby's head size is in the 98th percentile. are they booking you in for another scan?ususally they may book you in for another scan like 2-4 weeks later to check. I'm a bit worried. Meet other parents of June 2018 babies and share the joys and challenges as your children grow. Having too much of amniotic fluid contributes to larger babies, or maybe the due date is wrong or its been more than two weeks past the due date resulting in a larger baby. Doctors may advise a more managed delivery, such as a caesarean. Parents of new babies expect that pediatricians will check their length and weight. Just had my 21 week Anatomy scan today and baby is good, I am measuring 5 days behind with a 13% fetus weight, almost weighing 1 lb. Cowden syndrome. Maybe they are just making sure the growth is consistent, Just happened to me too. I'm a big proponent of trying not to worry about things I have no control over. My gestational sac was measuring 5 weeks, 1 day (a week behind what I thought I Your Baby's Development at 7 Weeks At 7 weeks, a baby is a little more than 1/3 of an inch long (about 1 centimeter). Yes we did. Hair re-growth will not be seen for an extended amount of time, and upon returning, hair has been know to have a finer texture. "I had my baby girl on 6 August and she weighed 6lb 14oz and she is now 8 weeks and 10lb 7oz so I . Turns out i was worried for nothing. x, Meet other parents of July 2020 babies and share the joys and challenges as your children grow. Apparently my baby is in an awkward position so it was hard to get an accurate reading (she is breach at the moment). He was behind the 1rsr percentile. Second, some people and babies are shorter than others and thats okay. Theyre 19 mo and 12 weeks and both normal crazy potatoes. Trying to not stress about this but baby head is measuring a week behind his body is measuring 20 ultrasound lady said I will be contacted by my doctor if they think its an issue but now I cant relax and be excited about finding out im having a boy! Keep me posted!! Myself, my DH and MiL all have smaller heads. I'm wondering if any of you on the other side experienced this and if it all worked out okay in the end? All the genetic testing, everything, for that matter has been perfect. I cant wait to hear all about your sweet bundle! 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. Like super big or super small baby. Coming in weekly for an ultrasound just because she's measuring small seems more than fishy to me. During my 25 week ultrasound it was noted that the female fetal head was lagging behind in growth (about the 8th percentile) while the rest of her body was growing normally. The doctors have never had any concerns! Was your baby born ok? Hope this helps . And whatever the weight of the baby, getting to finally hold your baby will definitely be amazing and thrilling moment. Thanks! With my first, her head was measuring 2 weeks behind, she was born with a teeny tiny head and still today at almost 3 has a little head. It may also just be genetics. My baby measured 2-3 weeks smaller each time (for memory around 37th centile) but dr wasn't concerned as there was continual growth. Just here to catch you all up.. No one thinks its a big deal including my husband whos a doc. . Its hard to accurately measure anything in there . My daughter is 6 weeks old, also long and thin, but her head was 3rd percentile at birth and is 10th percentile now. He then set up another U/S in a few weeks to monitor growth. Now at 4 months old her head is in the 30th percentile and she's meeting all of her milestones. Definitely a petite girl with a smaller head but super proportionate to her size.. If you don't mind but I am 18 wks and my doctor is saying my baby is a week behind also. Coming in weekly for an ultrasound just because she's measuring small seems more than fishy to me. Initially he said it's all good, nothing to worry about. The only problem is that her head is small and they don . Gorlin syndrome. I was worried (as we do) but second time around Ive had to talk my brain out of worrying about the unknown. My second was measuring 2-3 weeks ahead on different things and had an enlarged kidney and gallbladder cyst. I'm stressed beyond measure because my regular Dr has been gone and things have not been going well with the Dr that's currently covering for him. Sometimes, doctors detect macrocephaly during an ultrasound before the baby is born. These measurements are compared to a fetal growth chart which will indicate if you are on track with normal measurements for your stage of pregnancy. Im no expert but can add my thoughts. Im at weekly ultrasounds now, and my doc told us today that there is literally no chance we will be able to make it to our original scheduled csection date of January 25th- we will need to deliver early. Vote Reply Share ReportSaveFollow Guess i found the culprit. Now you can figure out your due date, and use an ultrasound to detect the baby's heartbeat and brain development. Press J to jump to the feed. TORCH negative and after several high risk ultrasounds we were just released from monitoring Monday after yet another scan with no abnormalities, just a 1 week behind, 3rd percentile head. ago With my second, I measured a week behind. Babies body parts grow at different rates at different times and it is still so early that I bet it will catch up on later scans! I am analyzing everything, as grief and PTSD tend to do. If your baby has specific physical or behavioral symptoms, the doctor may be more concerned. Hi ladies! By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Ultrasounds aren't 100% accurate. We have had all the optional blood work for chromosome issues, the nt scan etc and all looked fine. Every time I ask if I need to be worried..they just say I wouldn't get too concerned yet, BUT it is something to keep in mind.. aka I'm worried. Should I be worried? But they think, I will be successful this time. that's great news! Head measuring behind. hi ladies. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. Glad to hear about your little boy! Microcephaly is associated with a baby having a small head and brain and usually with severe mental impairment and seizures as well as reduced life expectancy. When you had your baby girl did she come on the expected date or close. Should I be worried? We had a growth scan at 28 weeks due to the potential that I had velamentous cord (and therefore growth restriction) and her belly and length were average and her head was measuring behind by a week or so. It refers to a build of excess cerebrospinal fluid around the brain. Praying it turns out to be nothing! I've attached the chart that is THE standard for diagnosing fetal microcephaly and it made me feel better when I got really scared. Different babies of the same weight can have different head size, therefore, dating in the later part of pregnancy is generally considered unreliable. She just wants me to come in four weeks and if the head doesnt grow then they will have me get an MRI. This was new. As soon as your baby is born, the doctor or nurse will clear any mucus from its airways to help it breathe, and you'll hear your baby's first wonderful, mewling cry. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. One ultrasound is also just a moment in time, it may just be a growling blip. Which was in the 30s. She is small overall- she is only in the 15th percentile, but they didnt seem overly concerned with that- her growth rate has been steady, so they figured she is just small. All other measurements were right where they were supposed to be. My only advice to you is please avoid google or facebook. My second was measuring 2-3 weeks ahead on different things and had an enlarged kidney and gallbladder cyst. I had the opposite experience of most, with ultrasound saying babe was measuring in the 20th percentile only to come out at 5 pounds 11 oz and in the 3rd percentile. In other words, big heads run in your family. I blame that on my husbands genetics, because even though hes 6ft, hes pretty much all torso, and has relatively stubby legs. When I was ready to deliver my baby at 40 weeks 1 day, the doctor did an ultrasound scan and my baby's head was measuring 7 weeks behind so they had to call in the NICU staff and had them on standby while I gave birth. It was still small compared to hear other measurement that was 50% in weight but I was just really glad it was not microcephaly. The due date started measuring in to the next month but that would have been impossible from when they confirmation my pregnancy. Don't worry. This can be frightening and distressing for the woman, but measuring small or large doesn't automatically signal a problem with the baby's development. Record the length to the nearest 0.1 cm. My baby's head is measuring big. But every single week? The doctor today said it truly could be a variation of normal but that they would set me up with a geneticist if I wanted. Should I Worry if My Baby Has a Big Head? i know it's not easy but try not to stress too much about this. I know if there was a concern it would have been shared, but this is my fifth pregnancy with no live births and the furthest I've ever been. oh no! People with this condition also tend to have developmental delays. If they said they wanted to give you another one in a few weeks to check on baby's growth, that's one thing. Serving up the hottest food trends and the inside scoop on restaurants worldwide. IUGR? GP also said each baby develops differently in speed, and some are just a bit smaller and some are a just bigger, so measurements don't always 'match' the guidelines. Try not to worry, those measurements arent exact anyway. The simple definition of the word macrocephaly is "large head." Sometimes, macrocephaly is a symptom of an underlying genetic condition. These changes range from physical to emotional to financial, and sometimes can be a bit overwhelming! Learn more about. thanks! Ultrasound is sound with frequencies greater than 20 kilohertz. thats good news! I don't really understand the weekly scan though as well if she was only a week behind. Don't worry too much, One of my kids measured two weeks ahead my second two weeks behind. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). At the end the femur length completely went outside the norm and I was prepared for a small baby. I'm stressed beyond measure because my regular Dr has been gone and things have not been going well with the . ok so had an OB appt today & my baby's head is measuring 2 weeks behind but everything else is measuring normal. I used to joke that I was growing a bobble head doll. Create an account or log in to participate. FWIW, I talked to my normal dr. for the follow up appt and she put me completely at ease.
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