I was hoping that was the case! All of my aches Hey everyone! Sorry to hear you're going through this. She said we were 6 1/2 weeks. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. even the doctor said so at his last appointment. He just didn't have huge noggin. So she dint seem to be concerned. 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! Your baby's femur while a week behind by averages is still longer than 20 of 100 other babies at the same gestational age. The Formula for the calculation. why is my baby's head measuring 2 weeks behind. My baby's head circumference and BPD are measuring at 5th percentile which is very small. I really don't think its that big a deal if its measuring a week behind. 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 know that usually fetal growth restriction is usually a bigger problem when the AC is proportionally small compared to the HC, but I'm worried and my miidwife isn't very helpful. liab914/09/19. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. I suppose there must be a little more to it than mine. I think they were alittle worried about placenta issues. It sounds like your baby's abdomen and other measurements are OK. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. Gave birth at 39 weeks she weighed 6.5lbs. She was born weighting 6lbs 14 ozs so she was just a peanut. 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. Some tall some short some chunky some skinny. The rest of her measurements fell between 40 and 50 percentile. I go for weekly NST and ultrasounds and shes doing just fine just on the smaller side! That makes me feel better. As baby gets closer to your due date its less likely that their measurements of baby are accurate. Good luck. 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. 20052023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. All rights reserved. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. 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. Looks like you're in your third trimester? Both my nephews' heads measured big, too, but they're just fine. consultant says it could be fine or it could indicate an underlying problem but we've no way of knowing. If everyone was "average" or normal then we would all look so much alike. she always measured 2 weeks ahead at every ultrasound and was nearly a week late. 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. Was then referred to a specialist hospital who have discharged me. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. lol Have any of your babies head's measured that far ahead? I had a scan at 30 weeks 2 weeks ago and my little girls head was in the 2% and body in the 46%. They wanted me induced at 37 weeks I waited to be induced at 38 weeks. Every baby is different and they will all grow differently. Sorry to hear you're going through this. But the first measurements she got of his leg was for just 37 weeks and change. Don't worry?! Head Circumference of the fetus by weeks is determined according to the same principle as the biparietal size: measured by this method as computed planimetry, or by formula. My baby's head was measuring 2.5 weeks ahead today. Thanks ladies. 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. And my twenty week scan was all normal so Im sure it cant be anything serious. I think it might be because babies head is so low down its hard to get an accurate measurement. Im in the same boat here! All rights reserved. My first was in the 5th percentile for head circumference. They did two measurements, the BPD was like 4 weeks behind what my actually gestational weeks is while the HC is about two weeks behind so I think youre right they took an average. I haven't traveled anywhere Zika impacted. So I just had a scan this morn and I'm 28+3 and baby's head is measuring 30 weeks. 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. but if the doctor isn't worried, try not to worry too much! So I associate a big head with cancer bc of that experience . I wonder if maybe my doc is just trying to be super thorough with the high risk OB appointment. The HC measurement is in the 8th percentile but the BPD is less than 1 percentile. We have had all the optional blood work for chromosome issues, the nt scan etc and all looked fine. Your pregnancy will be monitored closely with regular ultrasounds to measure: ongoing fetal growth (usually every two weeks) the umbilical artery blood flow using Doppler ultrasound. I'm not overly worried just yet, the scan machines only need to be slightly out and it can change the measurements. And was told the baby is measuring two weeks behind but there is steady growth. Hi, at my 20 weeks scan I was told the baby was measuring small. 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. I'm scared but my doctor isn't, so I'm trying to trust that. Different babies of the same weight can have different head size, therefore, dating in the later part of pregnancy is generally considered unreliable. he's 2 and has to wear adult size hats. Growth scans showed he was small. I think I might have gone mad worrying if I hadn't read these messages! 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 believe it depends on the severity of the microcephaly. WTF. Their measurement may be inaccurate due to how baby is positioned or maybe it's just a small baby . I had a terrible bout of flu for 6 weeks and had to take some medications that I didn't need with my daughter. 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). Like always staying in the 5% range. Try not to read too much into it ;) my little guy is now 7. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. There are few well known reasons for measuring small. Ultrasounds measurements seem to be notoriously inaccurate. 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. Don't worry about it - I was 38 weeks and measuring 32, and at 32 weeks I think I was measuring ri Has anybody else been. During non-stress tests with my first I was constantly told how big he was but it was on his head! At 36 weeks my ultrasound showed baby was measuring 34+5. I go back Friday to follow up again. Wishing you the best with your little bub! I really wouldnt worry unless the growth reduces x, That's new, my first was always measuring behind but I delivered her without interference. IUGR becomes a concern when baby's total body weight percentile drops below the 10th percentile and the abdomen drops below the 3rd percentile. YIKES! My baby also did get big growth spurt around 35-36 weeks. was the rest of ur child measuring smaller as well? 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. But he looks handsome and normal to me at 8! Just a big boy. Is my baby going to have an enormous head?! TIA! So the Maternity21 and extra growth scans was all we opted to do. Agree with others - baby could just be petite. Are you sure they werent giving you a w. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. 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. Does bpd mean head to toe length do u know? has anyone else had this? The earliest my doc can see me is Tuesday so Ill just tough it out til then. 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. When the doctor came in I didn't ask about it and he didn't mention it. Try not to worry too much!! My baby has always measured a little behind my whole pregnancy. why is my baby's head measuring 2 weeks behind. Yes me! 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! yeah he's got a huge head. Thank you oinktastic. 6 weeks + no fetal pole = scared. I had an ultrasound today and baby's body is measuring 5 days ahead and baby's head is measuring 2 weeks ahead. A week max it used to be. IUGR may often be a result of a small parent, but the . Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. I had an ultrasound at 38 weeks my last pregnancy. The place I went to (Fetal Studio) has a doctor who does the ultrasounds. I've had two ultrasounds at the perinatologist's and he said the head is growing along the curve, it's just small because he's breech. 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. Hoping to get in to high risk ultrasound tech in next few days so I don't have to wait an eternity. It's showing as less than 1% percentile. WTF. This is the diameter between the two sides of the head and is measured after 13 weeks. I guess if I dont have to push out a big head thats good. supermom83 member. 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. I declined, but apparently they can detect a smaller head at that gestation? 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. the amniotic fluid volume. why is my baby's head measuring 2 weeks behind. He was born before my follow up ultrasound and his measurements were consistent with the rest of his body. Am also not googling!! why is my cheesecake oily; Uncategorized; why is my baby's head measuring 2 weeks behind c It's been a really rough few weeks already and I'm really freaked out. My oldest has a macrosomic head, at age 3 his head was just slightly smaller than mine. In the end, he ended up being 10 lbs 1 oz and 22 inches. They've told me to keep a hospital bag ready whenever I go in for a sc. I might be wrong but it's my understanding that if both head and abdomen measuring small than it is possibly symmetric IUGR. Yeah baby's other measurements were week and a half behind when compared to the gestation age and head was 3 weeks behind. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. Anyone ever have a little one who's head is measuring 2 weeks ahead.what does it or could it mean? Smarter than average and tall skinny with a smaller head (not noticeably) but just shaped smaller than average. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. She caught right up to the 50th percentile. One tech finally explained to me that the baby's head is more long than wide so it throws the measurements off. I'm 37 weeks. 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. :D. If there was a worry your Dr. would let you know. Thursday we had our 1st u/s and he said the baby wasn't developed for 10. Try not to worry. Recurrence of chromosomal defects. We had the option of going to a maternal fetal specialist to do an amnio just because she was so tiny, but we declined that. Hopefully it doesn't mean anything bad. Hope it goes well for you. 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. As long as the brain structures look good on the scan, you shouldn't worry. Made me nervous though. Latter-day Saints Families-Visitors Welcome, the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. It doesn't necessarily mean that you'll give birth to a really big baby, or that there's anything wrong with their health. He came out looking purportionately just like my other babies. Create an account or log in to participate. 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. 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). The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. 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. All those measurements are just guesses. Im going to make an appointment to see my doctor on Monday to discuss more but would love some reassurance in the meantime. 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. It sounds like your daughter is gaining normally now! 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. My daughter measured 3 weeks behind in the head at her anatomy scan. Ok so its not as concerning if baby is overall smaller, but lets just hope its a wrong measurement. Both my kids heads have measured 2-3 weeks ahead with no concerns from my OB. But I musy say it's a little bit of a worry as I am hoping for a natural drug free birth lol. Was your baby delivered early or on the expected due date? Did you or DH visit any country with the virus? Measurements late in pregnancy are not very accurate to begin with. They said her head is still measuring small but the tech said she thinks she's just petite. I wouldnt worry too much about what the growth scans say. His head was measuring 3 weeks behind but all other parts were normal. Youre right her abdomen and all measurements are fine, its only her head circumference (measuring two weeks one day behind) and her occipital measurement (back of her head I think) which is two weeks exactly behind. These things happen, some babies have bigger heads. Just to clarify, the doctor doing the ultrasound wasn't my doctor. My baby's head measured over 2 weeks ahead but dr wasn't concerned since everything looked normal and healthy, just big. Your 15-year-old may weigh more or less than that and still be perfectly healthy. So that made a vaginal delivery much much nicer ;) There was nothing wrong with his adorable little head and he looked perfectly normal. Im hoping someone maybe has some experience with this situation. They sent me for more u/s to rule out hydrocephalus. Im a FTM. good! The doctors kept saying my boy was weighing 2 weeks over and that he would be a big baby, predicting at least 8 lbs. Lol. A percentile of 50% represents the average or mean head circumference. You all have made me feel better. 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 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. I had a son who's head was measuring about a week ahead. 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. 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. I saw 27w5d and was concerned because I'm only 25w0d. The HC measurement is in the 8th percentile but the BPD is less than 1 percentile. Ive googled it and apparently its something to be worried about, her head is in the 95th percentile!!! My doctor wasn't too worried, and either way we will love our son, so I declined the ultrasound. I'm 31w1d and his head is measuring 33w1d. 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. I was a nervous wreck during that time but her head ended up being back on track at the next scan. However, this may not be apparent until many weeks, depending on the ultrasound method and uterine angle. My babys head has been measuring behind since around 20 weeks. 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. Now back at my normal place I had a scan yesterday 27+2 weeks. ds's head is still giant though. Breastfeeding: the trick to a comfy latch. He was born weighing 5lb 1oz. The measurements in the ultrasound did turn out wrong. 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. Then right when I found out I was expecting my mother told me that sperm can carry the virus for up to 9 months. My sons was born with a 38cm head. 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 currently 34 weeks 2 days prego. Hi everyone. lol Have any of your babies head's measured that far ahead? It scared me and freaked me out but he was just fine. I'm 31 weeks and she's weighing at 3.4. I was asked to go om bedrest so my body can be relaxed enough to do what its meant to do. Placental problems can cause a baby not to grow at the usual rate, especially if the fetus is not getting enough food and oxygen while in the womb. 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. 19/09/2020 16:38. Its making me so nervous. Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), also known as fetal growth restriction (FGR), is a condition in which babies appear smaller than expected. When I think of a big head I think of cancer and I need to not associate the two so help!! What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. Anyhow, Did they do two measurements and take the average or was it just one? thanks for this! I amhaving regular ultrasounds to monitor babies growth for other non relate issues. 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. I just want to know if anyone's been in a similar situation as me and had their babies Head come out normal? 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 . I was relieved with the radiologist report. To help you get started read our. Unfortunately his head is measuring TWO whole weeks ahead. Just a big head. What was your little ones weight? All rights reserved. At 36 weeks my ultrasound showed baby was measuring 34+5. Bump! My doctor isnt worried and said everything is totally normal. I think I just got an awful fright when I saw that head circumference measurement. How did everything turn out? 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! dd's head was 16 inches at birth and she was 22 1/4 inches long and 10 1/2 lbs. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. I had a follow up scan due to a virus (coxsackie b) I contracted in the beginning of my third trimester. My kids have all been small but this is the first time Ive had one with the head measuring a lot smaller than the rest. Everything has been healthy and normal, shes just small. I went today at 32 weeks and her weight was 3.8. 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! 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 feel the same, surely the doctor would have recommended more tests and a further scan at least. Was there anything wrong with your baby? so they said they'd recheck her growth at my next appointment in two weeks. I'm on my 6th, my babies always measured above 50th on everything exce, Thank you for your reply! I went it for my first ultrasound at 8 weeks 1 day (Im positive of my dates). We're doing weekly monitoring now but the doc isn't overly concerned. True mine looks like it will have a big head and little legs! [emoji22] This happened 4 wks ago now. I'm 26 weeks pregnant and am also faced with a baby with a small head, measuring in the 3rd percentile. Embryo measuring behind with no heartbeat. l. Lreay93. Baby's head is appropriately sized for 40 weeks 5 days, (i.e. 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. My doctor told me she's not worried so I'm trying not to worry either. Shes 12 lbs now! Meet other parents of February 2022 babies and share the joys and challenges as your children grow. The rest of everything was okay with her and no abnormalities, I don't see why the csection should be mentioned unless there was more to it, For measuring 2 weeks behind? Yes me! It's such a low percentile reading for the head. Symptmes de grossesse ne jamais ignorer, Moyens naturels pour dclencher l'accouchement. The remains of a former organism normally begin to decompose shortly after death. We have had all the optional blood work for chromosome issues, the nt scan etc and all looked fine. The doc today wasnt my normal doctor just the one who did the ultrasound. It's hard when you've had losses and you feel like you can't just trust your body to do pregnancy right. All her measurements were proportionate. They told me that with my firstborn son. At my last scan (20 weeks) everything was measuring fine. So, naturally I'm worried. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. No? Posted 2/1/18. This message is for Radchick. No heartbeat on the ultrasound at 6 weeks, Could the doctor be wrong. 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. Had thesame with my 1st daugh. Death is the irreversible cessation of all biological functions that sustain an organism. 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). A few weeks ago I posted a discussion about having marginal cord insertion. Thanks Melmom! Best of luck! big!) I have weekly fluid and NST and have another growth scan at 36w. Most babies will naturally grow out of any flat spots they develop during the first few months of their life. Today I went back to check growth and baby girl is growing and her head is still one week behind. I'm on my 6th, my babies always measured above 50th on everything except for their heads, they were anywhere from 3-10th percentile. The new part was that the femur length measured about 2-3 weeks behind for dates or around the 3rd percentile for my dates. The doctor said my baby's brain is functioning Normal but the head is very small, so they've suspected microcephaly. I was worried he would have a huge head and with a little body. 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. And was told the baby is measuring two weeks behind but there is steady growth. Perfectly healthy. In my first pregnancy, my sons head measured greater than 40 or 42 weeks at 37 weeks. What to Expect During Treatment. they just said it shoul;d be ok and if its not its too late. Create an account or log in to participate. Symptmes de grossesse ne jamais ignorer, Moyens naturels pour dclencher l'accouchement. You shouldnt have to be stressed about this and its your doctors responsibility to provide you with what you need to understand. 2 weeks off seems a long ways off if she's so confident it was a good picture. The doc laughed it off and said, "Yep he's got a big head alright". Ps here is her little face praying everything is all okay! I was advised to be induced at 38 weeks but I refused. Pre-determined and LZR biparietal head size. I think there's a chance that a baby could have minimal to no intellectual disability. 10 weeks pregnant but measuring 6 weeks. She did say being up to two weeks behind or ahead wasn't a reason to worry in itself. Usually my kids heads have measured bigger than the abdomen (IUGR) but not the case this time. Were other measurements off as well? S. If I didnt they would have done one sooner. 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. We did the Maternity21 test, which is non invasive and highly accurate (98-99% I think). They aren't still sure why the baby is measuring small, possible placental insufficiency. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. His head measures smaller than average on ultrasounds and while at the pediatricians office when they would measure. also if baby is head down the head can be pushed into the cervix and hard to measure. Anyone else have heads measuring smaller or bigger? He said that her body is overall in the 35th percentile which is OK. and his abdomen too. It's so hard not to freak out. My first baby I gave birth at 40 weeks and she weighed 6.6lbs. 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 my first bub was head: 2 weeks ahead, body: on time and his legs: 2 weeks behind. They're going to recheck again in another two weeks and also done torch screening. Goes the other way too! So average weight for the baby at is 1.9lbs mines is . But for the past 2 months she is measuring 2 weeks behind. 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. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. At the time we tried for DS the CDC recommended a three-month waiting period for trying to get pregnant if you had been to a country with Zika, and we waited exactly three months and then started trying. The sonographer told me that the baby's head was measuring small, but within normal. I havent been offered anything else so Im just curious if maybe I should ask. Yes Im sure youre right. She is squished up so I'm sure that makes it harder to measure too. At 32 weeks baby was 3lbs 14oz and just reached 10th percentile. Again, sorry for jumping right to Zika but it was the first thing that came to my head when I read your post! other blood flow Doppler studies as indicated. But this late in the game it doesn't mean much as long as fluid levels and placenta function are good. I'm going through the same thing. All rights reserved. 2 MONTHS would one big head baby :). That's for kids who fall right in the 50th percentile. Hes so stubborn and will not move his hands from around his face! 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.
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