A baby measuring big means that he or she looks to be a bit bigger than what's considered average for the week you're at in your pregnancy. 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. Lol. Was your baby delivered early or on the expected due date? thanks for this! I wouldnt have known about my babys smaller abdomen without also requesting the scan and Im glad I did! Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. 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 guess I wouldn't describe any of our heads as huge but certainly not small either. has anyone else had this? My baby's head measured over 2 weeks ahead but dr wasn't concerned since everything looked normal and healthy, just big. My last baby was 10th percentile and me and my partner are not big people. I have a wee babe measuring in the 6th percentile. 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. At 36 weeks my ultrasound showed baby was measuring 34+5. Ive been getting lots of ultrasound and Doppler monitoring to make sure placenta is functioning properly and that baby is growing. 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. I really wouldnt worry unless the growth reduces x, That's new, my first was always measuring behind but I delivered her without interference. Again, sorry for jumping right to Zika but it was the first thing that came to my head when I read your post! They were way off and I wish I didn't let it upset me. Create an account or log in to participate. Are you sure they werent giving you a worst case scenario? A percentile of 50% represents the average or mean head circumference. There are few well known reasons for measuring small. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. I think they were alittle worried about placenta issues. This message is for Radchick. Thank you. At my anatomy scan, baby's head was measuring almost three weeks behind while the rest of her body was fine. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. I haven't traveled anywhere Zika impacted. Was it 1% like the measurement they estimated. Sorry to hear you're going through this. 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. My kids heads always measured ahead. In my first pregnancy, my sons head measured greater than 40 or 42 weeks at 37 weeks. Similar situation with head measurement behind just wanting to know how it turned out, My baby turned out fine. It scared me and freaked me out but he was just fine. So my advice is that as hard as it is, if the doctors assure you all is well, try not to worry! So average weight for the baby at is 1.9lbs mines is . [emoji22] This happened 4 wks ago now. Anyhow, Did they d. We did the genetic counseling early on in pr. Like always staying in the 5% range. dd's head was 16 inches at birth and she was 22 1/4 inches long and 10 1/2 lbs. I was 34 1 during scan. 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. IUGR may often be a result of a small parent, but the . They will keep an eye on you with growth scans. Yes Im sure youre right. And was told the baby is measuring two weeks behind but there is steady growth. why is my baby's head measuring 2 weeks behind. She could have just done some major growing or the measurements were off. they just said it shoul;d be ok and if its not its too late. I just want to know if anyone's been in a similar situation as me and had their babies Head come out normal? I amhaving regular ultrasounds to monitor babies growth for other non relate issues. Baby boy has moved up the 42nd percentile, averaging 5.7 pounds. 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. thats reassuring to read. To help you get started read our. Third, baby might be born short or might catch up. Must run in the family. Hey I know this is old but having a similar situation. I was told my first bub was head: 2 weeks ahead, body: on time and his legs: 2 weeks behind. However I fell in the shower a few days after and during a check up at the hospital showed the huge bruise left on my thigh to the doctor, she wasnt very pleased and booked me in for induction at 39 weeks. ds's head is still giant though. 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 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! Growth scans showed he was small. 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. Everything has been healthy and normal, shes just small. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. My dr said not to worry but they are sending me to a perinatologist (high risk on) for a more detailed / more accurate sonogram. All rights reserved. Symptmes de grossesse ne jamais ignorer, Moyens naturels pour dclencher l'accouchement. I'm 37 weeks. Ultrasounds measurements seem to be notoriously inaccurate. This happens to me too 2 weeks ago: was bang on 6 weeks went for my scan, gestational sac, yolk sac seen. That's for kids who fall right in the 50th percentile. It is now my size. Turns out I am just blessed with small headed babies! Best of luck! The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Today I had an ultrasound with a high-risk specialist and she confirmed the head measurments are still 3 weeks behind. The HC measurement is in the 8th percentile but the BPD is less than 1 percentile. My ds head measured large (a few weeks), but his body smaller. Have to go for a scan next week to check baby's growth and liquor volume. Same as drinkyourmilk, I measured behind at first scan (measuring 5+4 at what should have been 6+3) and he had caught up by the next one (actually measuring two days ahead at 10+3). 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. 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. 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. They wanted me induced at 37 weeks I waited to be induced at 38 weeks. My first baby I gave birth at 40 weeks and she weighed 6.6lbs. For measuring 2 weeks behind? Breastfeeding: the trick to a comfy latch. They monitored me more closely. That makes me feel better. Don't worry about it - I was 38 weeks and measuring 32, and at 32 weeks I think I was measuring ri Post author: Post published: June 1, 2022 Post category: grafana iframe home assistant Post comments: abkrzungen gehaltsabrechnung ffentlicher dienst jee leg abkrzungen gehaltsabrechnung ffentlicher dienst jee leg Yes me! All of my kids have bigger heads but I don't remember any of them measuring ahead like that on their head size. If you are worried about what you are reading, let your doctors know that you need more information to feel comfortable. I had an ultrasound today and baby's body is measuring 5 days ahead and baby's head is measuring 2 weeks ahead. Ive had four scans and did NIPT screening so Im fairly sure anything major would have been picked up by now. She was born weighting 6lbs 14 ozs so she was just a peanut. 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. My oldest has a macrosomic head, at age 3 his head was just slightly smaller than mine. I had an ultrasound today with a perinatologist and baby looked great. Just a big head. I was so worried. Hey Emma! Just got a bit of a shock when I saw the 1% percentile for that measurement but her size overall is 33%. Also what does bpd actually mean is that the babies full length? Post author: Post published: May 28, 2022 Post category: Post comments: I guess if I dont have to push out a big head thats good. 08/09/2016 at 8:00 pm. 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. The place I went to (Fetal Studio) has a doctor who does the ultrasounds. 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. Both times I've had an US they said I was a week behind but my doctor kept my EDD according to my last period. Thanks Melmom! Pre-determined and LZR biparietal head size. Yes I think the same, I mean the doctor didnt even say I need to come back for another scan or extra tests or anything so I have to believe all will be well! I had an ultrasound at 29 + 6, but baby girls head was measuring at 31 + 5. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. So she dint seem to be concerned. Hope it goes well for you. One tech finally explained to me that the baby's head is more long than wide so it throws the measurements off. I didnt get to see my doctor due to her being out sick. Yup buba was measuring 36 weeks for everything at the 36+2 scan other . From this ultrasound the baby's measurements were: EDD by Ultrasound: 5/27/18 = 26 Weeks 5 Days by Ultrasound Presentation: Breech consultant says it could be fine or it could indicate an underlying problem but we've no way of knowing. For mild forms of positional plagiocephaly, you can encourage a normal head shape by: 1. Newest measurements at 26 weeks and 6 days are as follows: Head circumference: 259.94 mm (27 weeks 3 days) Abdominal circumference: 234.45 mm (27 weeks 4 days) Femur length: 45.08 mm (24 weeks 6 days) So the HC and AC measure a little ahead but the femur length is now way behind. Goes the other way too! Thanks so much for replying. I was told my first bub was head: 2 weeks ahead, body: on time and his legs: 2 weeks behind. 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. 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?. She asked about history of small heads in the family. Is my baby going to have an enormous head?! I'm on my 6th, my babies always measured above 50th on everything exce, Thank you for your reply! I'm 31w1d and his head is measuring 33w1d. Is anyone else going through this or have more information about this? I'm 31 weeks and she's weighing at 3.4. 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. I was asked to go om bedrest so my body can be relaxed enough to do what its meant to do. Baby is measuring about 4lbs and 6 days behind overall which I didn't think was too bad. 20052023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. 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 . My doctor told me she's not worried so I'm trying not to worry either. We have had all the optional blood work for chromosome issues, the nt scan etc and all looked fine. Anyone ever have a little one who's head is measuring 2 weeks ahead.what does it or could it mean? I was worried he would have a huge head and with a little body. He's 3 and he's fine. I had a scan at 30 weeks 2 weeks ago and my little girls head was in the 2% and body in the 46%. Macrosomic heads run on both sides of the family. If they're talking 5 days to 2 weeks, I'd call that within normal limits. Their measurement may be inaccurate due to how baby is positioned or maybe it's just a small baby . So, naturally I'm worried. He was born before my follow up ultrasound and his measurements were consistent with the rest of his body. was the rest of ur child measuring smaller as well? When the doctor came in I didn't ask about it and he didn't mention it. In the end, he ended up being 10 lbs 1 oz and 22 inches. But it grew on target. Keep your head up mama if there was something concerning Im sure they would tell you !! So while it can be difficult, try not to compare your baby bump to anyone elses. For girls, the average weight at 15 is 115 pounds. yeah he's got a huge head. Looks like you're in your third trimester? Lol. I have to formally kick count every day ( even though baby is usually really active ) and I have an ultrasound next week. She is squished up so I'm sure that makes it harder to measure too. You all have made me feel better. The doc today wasnt my normal doctor just the one who did the ultrasound. It's so hard not to freak out. At 36 weeks my ultrasound showed baby was measuring 34+5. Hi! Thank you oinktastic. I think I just got an awful fright when I saw that head circumference measurement. It increases from about 2.4 cm at 13 weeks to about 9.5 cm at term. HC is measuring a week behind and BPD is measuring 3 weeks behind. I had a growth scan last week at 34w and my baby is 22%, which is odd since I'm 5'8", her head was 35w (lol not surprised since my hubby has a massive noggen lol) but her little abdomen is only 5%, 32w so I am being monitored now. Thanks ladies. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Today I found out that my baby's head circumference is measuring 3 weeks behind (less than 2%) at 36 weeks ultrasound :(. But for the past 2 months she is measuring 2 weeks behind. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. So the Maternity21 and extra growth scans was all we opted to do. No heartbeat on the ultrasound at 6 weeks, Could the doctor be wrong. He was head down, weighing 4 lbs 3 oz, and everything looked perfect. Posted 2/1/18. This was super concerning because last week I was measuring fine. 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! Im 39+1 week pregnant, and just found out today Im measuring 37 weeks and have been for my past 2 appointments. 6 weeks + no fetal pole = scared. 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! We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. On Monday I had an ultrasound and the tech told me baby was nearly two weeks behind. so they said they'd recheck her growth at my next appointment in two weeks. he's 2 and has to wear adult size hats. I had an ultrasound at 38 weeks my last pregnancy. Im a FTM. because if ur baby is just smaller then measuring small in the head circumference isnt really an indiction of a problem. Don't loose hope tho as there was a heartbeat on yours it could be that you just ovulated a bit later than usual. I had a son who's head was measuring about a week ahead. Mine measured 3 weeks ahead last scan and i was 32 weeks! True mine looks like it will have a big head and little legs! Anyhow, Did they do two measurements and take the average or was it just one? We did the Maternity21 test, which is non invasive and highly accurate (98-99% I think). My babies head is measuring behind as well. His head measures smaller than average on ultrasounds and while at the pediatricians office when they would measure. I had a scan on Tuesday, bang on 34weeks.head measured 36+3!! Wishing you the best with your little bub! Does bpd mean head to toe length do u know? The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. Symptmes de grossesse ne jamais ignorer, Moyens naturels pour dclencher l'accouchement. During non-stress tests with my first I was constantly told how big he was but it was on his head! Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. I am ready for whatever is the safest and healthiest thing to do. I highly recommend it. Yes me! 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). This is the diameter between the two sides of the head and is measured after 13 weeks. This was new. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. My partner's niece had a small head (at least there was concerns as a tiny baby) but she is fine. Anyone else have heads measuring smaller or bigger? She also measured overall behind on other parts, but her head was the smallest. Some tall some short some chunky some skinny. Latter-day Saints Families-Visitors Welcome, the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. I'm scared but my doctor isn't, so I'm trying to trust that. 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. Anyone have little ones with their heads measuring 1 week or so behind? Anyone ever have a little one who's head is measuring 2 weeks aheadwhat does it or could it mean? 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. Has anybody else been. Am also not googling!! Their measurement may be inaccurate due to how baby is positioned or maybe it's just a small baby I guess I'm just looking for anyone with a similar experience so I can feel at least a little less anxious. Every baby is different and they will all grow differently. I just wanted to post this to see if anyone else is/has experienced this with their pregnancy. It's such a low percentile reading for the head. Its making me so nervous. Did you or DH visit any country with the virus? So far, they are perfectly fine and are extremely intelligent . My doctor wasn't scared but she said "I'm gonna tell you not to worry but I know you will." He just didn't have huge noggin. she is growing into her head nicely now. Thanks ladies! We're doing weekly monitoring now but the doc isn't overly concerned. Both my nephews' heads measured big, too, but they're just fine. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. All those measurements are just guesses. Don't worry?! 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. I keep reading them over and over to remind myself these percentile and scans can be misleading. Nobody ever worried, and he was born with a very large head, which he grew into. Both my kids heads have measured 2-3 weeks ahead with no concerns from my OB. Thursday we had our 1st u/s and he said the baby wasn't developed for 10. WTF. Made me nervous though. I wouldnt worry too much about what the growth scans say. All rights reserved. What was your little ones weight? X, My last pregnancy I had regular growth scans as they thought she was on the smaller side. So I associate a big head with cancer bc of that experience . He actually said all looked good. Turns out there's this screen at the end of a BPP that shows you what weeks and days all the measurements come out to. She caught right up to the 50th percentile. The doctor said my baby's brain is functioning Normal but the head is very small, so they've suspected microcephaly. Different babies of the same weight can have different head size, therefore, dating in the later part of pregnancy is generally considered unreliable. 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.
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