My son and daughter are now 2.5 years and 13 months old and at the last check up their heads were 10th and 4th percentile. Turns out i was worried for nothing. Same thing happened with my first daughter. 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. I'm due for another US next Tuesday. When you're looking at a growth chart, it's important to focus less on an individual . I never had extra scans for it though. This condition, known as polyhydramnios, is usually noticeable to the mother. Which saves me from insanity really when the result came back okay. Meh, my kiddo was the same. 20052023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. A doctor might determine that a baby's big head is inherited by measuring the heads of the parents. Newest measurements at 26 weeks and 6 days are . This can also rule out problems like low amniotic fluid or intrauterine growth restriction. ", Merck Manual Consumer Version: "Macrocephaly. Maternity clothes could make all the difference in appearance and that of the bump. The best thing to do is to stay calm, look after yourself, eat well, and get plenty of rest. 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. My 16 week limited anatomy ultrasound went well and the doctor said they noticed "no red flags." Also known as basal cell nevus syndrome, this condition results in a large head, distinctive facial features, and pitted skin on the hands and feet. :), Im so happy to hear your little one had a growth spurt too! People who have it have a significant risk of basal cell skin cancer as young adults. Ultrasound measurements arent perfect but it is also good to see a specialist just to be safe. Check out our. When you find out that you are expecting a baby, so many life changes begin to take effect. Everything measuring 20 plus weeks and head was 18 weeks, 5 days. 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. need some reassurance Elishka1 29/12/15 anyone else had this problem? He then set up another U/S in a few weeks to monitor growth. Second, some people and babies are shorter than others and thats okay. I worried about this, I dont know how behind his head measurements were but it was less than the 10th percentile from 20 weeks on. The age of the mother could have some bearing on the growth of the fetus, especially in cases where the mother is under 18 or over 35, then theyre most likely to have a small baby. 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. It's just he didn't have the same chance as that because he was so small and fragile. Learn more about. My second was measuring 2-3 weeks ahead on different things and had an enlarged kidney and gallbladder cyst. Our little peanut had a growth spurt and went from the 2nd percentile to the 6th! Record the length to the nearest 0.1 cm. I definitely wouldnt worry if the professional told me not to. FWIW, I talked to my normal dr. for the follow up appt and she put me completely at ease. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. Labor and birth can be traumatic for smaller babies. But if you have no other abnormalities showing and you're above -3 SD, most likely baby will be perfectly ok :), We found out at our last ultrasound that our baby is now symmetrically measuring small - she is in the overall 2%, her head has dropped to less than 1%. I'm sure it's on your mind all the time. By my calculations I should be *at least* 7 weeks today. Thanks! One of the most common reasons for macrocephaly is something that doctors call "benign familial macrocephaly." my first bubba's head measured small and so is this bubba but im not worried both dh and i have smaller than average head sizes. Keep me posted!! He explained that baby is within the normal range.. and further explained that with me being 5'2, the baby may be taking after me in height. Everyone is different in size. He is having a lot of complications, especially his lungs are more like a 24/25 weeker. When born she measured at 22. We respect everyones right to express their thoughts and opinions as long as they remain respectful of other community members, and meet What to Expects Terms of Use. My baby in general is measuring now on the small side. Your Guide to the Second Trimester of Pregnancy, High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy (Gestational Hypertension). If there can be a magic number with percentiles that are so flexible, unsteady, and acting more as guidelines, it is percentile 5. She was totally fine when she was born though - and is now a happy healthy 11 month old. Because of that growth they are no longer worried. She said I would have markers in the brain and brain looks good. Hey everyone! I wasn't worried though because my son always had a small head measuring around 10th percentile from birth. I'm going through this too. In fact, size is usually affected by genetics, and will vary depending on how tall or short your parents are. Race and ethnicity also does play its role. I know its hard to trust the professionals especially when youve had traumatic experiences in the past, but if they were concerned they would likely order more tests and bring you in to see a specialist. Guess i found the culprit. Like super big or super small baby. Ultrasound measurements are notoriously wrong. How far along are you now, and how are things going for your baby? This condition results in non-cancerous growths that appear on a person's body. 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. Don't worry too much, One of my kids measured two weeks ahead my second two weeks behind. A place for new parents, new parents to be, and old parents who want to help out. But every single week? Not all cases of macrocephaly are a sign that something is wrong. good luck!! Verywell / Bailey Mariner Still so tiny, by the end of this week your baby-to-be will be . 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. If everything is fine, there is nothing you need to do. then my mom commented she has the same shape and small head when she was a baby. -3 standard deviation measurement is where baby had to be to be officially diagnosed in utero. It sounds pretty insignificant to me, but obviously im not a professional. Some small babies may require a special care baby unit so that they can grow healthily and thrive better. The doctor explained that scan measurements can sometimes be off and the way the system calculates the size can sometimes have glitches and it generally concerns the head size for some reason. The measurement of the head coincided more with a 19-week baby. I wouldnt worry until they confirm something to be wrong - which is unlikely. Website for moms seeking advice, community, and entertainment. I am only 51, so Im not exactly a huge person, and have a small head myself. 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. Any thoughts or anectodes would be welcomed. The sonographer was not entirely happy that the measurements were accurate as the baby's head was well down in the pelvis. I've been grateful for the easier births and sure everything will be aok on the next scan :), Mines arms and legs are measuring almost two weeks behind the rest of it, I had a scan today and babies head measured a week small and tummy 1&1/2 weeks bigger. Doctors call it "benign extra-axial collections of infancy" or "benign external hydrocephalus." How many weeks behind was that though when measuring behind? If the abdominal and uterine muscles are more relaxed, then the bump can be mistaken for a larger baby. It was still small compared to hear other measurement that was 50% in weight but I was just really glad it was not microcephaly. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. My babys head has been measuring 1 week behind since our anatomy scan at 18 weeks. you being smaller is an indicator that it could be genetic keep me updated on the tests! 20052023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. I wasn't going to say because I hate instilling fear.. Doctors kept saying she's small and had me totally scared I would go in weekly and all that when she was bomb she was a solid 7pounds9ounces which is a great weight. @mamac2016 good luck with the birth and keep us updated! She said 2 weeks behind or 2 weeks ahead is usually when they look deeper. In all probability, the baby seems to be growing and developing just as any other baby would be and the disparity can sometimes be pinned down only when compared to average pregnancies. And he's great!! 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 Thank you! This might include medical treatment as well as therapy to help with physical or developmental delays. My little one is definitely not behind by any means. I would not pay those measurements much mind unless there are multiple markers for concern. Start by finding your baby's measurement (length, weight or head circumference) on one axis. I'm trying to stay positive, but it gets difficult. We're hoping she's just a peanut or she'll hopefully be caught up by the next ultrasound. Don't worry! thanks! A 15- or 16-week tummy will certainly be larger than a 13-week one, so double-check your due date. What is microcephaly? All he said was baby measuring small but was still consistently on the curve sitting just below the 50th. They calmed our nerves as they said getting asked to come back is only to be safe. It's easiest if you have someone help because you'll need to gently stretch your baby's leg straight to do this. thats good news! Not saying this is anything like last time though just worrisome. I delivered at 28 weeks, then my son was about 4 weeks behind, 770 gr and 32 cm. I am switching Drs until my Dr is back, but in the meantime I've been referred to a specialist. Another common explanation for a seemingly supersized stomach is a miscalculation of the conception date. Then we had a private scan at 28 wks. Third, baby might be born short or might catch up. how did things turn out for your little one? 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 3 days before going back to the dr.so I googled and googled. The measurement that was on the smaller size was from top of ear to top of ear and she said they dont stress over this measurememt as its hard to get a accurate measurement depending on where baby sitting. It's really very reassuring to hear that things can turn out just fine. hi ladies. She had a specialist as well and her head was still measuring behind even after she was born (she was also premature). try not to stress I know its hard but measurements just can change so much. My baby's head measured in the 3rd percentile in the third trimester. 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. 2005 - 2023 WebMD LLC. MW said she had a little of a cone shaped head. Coming in weekly for an ultrasound just because she's measuring small seems more than fishy to me. This could make the bump appear much bigger or smaller. Ive always been told that everyone sonographer measures different and to not go by it all too much. But I know what happened with him is very rare to occur. I just really didn't need this Dr freaking me out, being unprofessional and not explaining things well enough. We are going in for extra genetic testing this week and will see what may be causing the growth restriction as I am very healthy. My egg retrieval was 9/18 and my transfer of 2 blasts was 9/24/07, so . I m about 35 weeks. Don't go off percentiles, as every doctor uses different charts. 20062023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. /*# sourceMappingURL=https://www.redditstatic.com/desktop2x/chunkCSS/TopicLinksContainer.3b33fc17a17cec1345d4_.css.map*/My baby was consistently measuring in the 50-60th percentile for all of his measurements during all of the growth scans, except for femur length. My babe has sat at -1 SD the entire pregnancy so they are no longer concerned. She has a small head but it is still within normal range and she is perfectly healthy and a smart little girl. The doctor will also check the baby's head, particularly the fontanelles (soft spots that are normal for babies). But her. I don't remember exact details, but I know even at my later ultrasounds, my baby's head and tummy were measuring larger than his limbs. We got good news too at our 34 week ultrasound baby girls head was in the 10th percentile instead of the 3rd! Has anyone else experienced this? Ultrasounds aren't 100% accurate. A week behind seems like a small difference. Don't worry. Should I be worried? He's now 6 months old and his head is in the 98th percentile, weight is 99th, and height is 83rd. Different babies of the same weight can have different head size, therefore, dating in the later part of pregnancy is generally considered unreliable. So I am. Should I be worried? Our ultrasound showed our baby's head was measuring 1 week and 2 days behind all other measurements. Your OBGYN will tell you if it's a concern. In rare cases, the placenta simply wears out and tends to stop working even before the fetus is able to grow in the womb. I have been trying to find information about IUGR vs just having a small baby and what that means for delivery. If a mom-to-be has not been eating well, poor nutrition can affect your babys growth. Your OB/GYN will be able to let you know during the ultrasound. ", Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center: "Cowden syndrome. At seven weeks pregnant, your baby is about the size of a blueberry! Or miss measuring from ultrasound. Baby was measuring at 6w4d. Twins. Coming in weekly for an ultrasound just because she's measuring small seems more than fishy to me. In rare cases, however, it can be an indication that your baby has other health conditions., Learn more about macrocephaly and what it means.. All rights reserved. Im sure everything will turn out just fine! While they've gotten more accurate over the years, they have a looooong way to go before they're even close to 100% accurate. 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. In my last pregnancy I had so many scans because bubs kept either measuring ahead or behind, was told big then told small. The only problem is that her head is small and they don . 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%. I'm so happy we can both have some peace going into meeting our little ones :) our babe overall is on the smaller end too. She laughed and resssuringly said lucky you! that's amazing!! This frequency is the approximate upper audible limit of human hearing in healthy young adults. Learn how this disease affects the nervous system. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). They are thinking her head may have just been the first sign of the growth restriction, but we still cant rule out microcephaly/neurological issues :(, I actually had the day wrong- we go for the ultrasound today :). All other measurements were right where they were supposed to be. I doubt its anything to worry about! While he was born small at 6 lb 7 oz, and 19.5 inches, he is now 95%ile for height. All rights reserved. ago With my second, I measured a week behind. Get weekly updates on baby and your body. My first was measuring 1-3 weeks behind on multiple things during her anatomy scan and had a football shaped head at that time. But they may not expect that doctors will pull out a tape measure to check the size of a new baby's head. Doctors may advise a more managed delivery, such as a caesarean. 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. my consultant has done genetic test to make sure everything is fine rather than anxiously wait if she has developmental issues. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. But I have read lots of studies that IUGR caused small head circumference still normally has great outcomes. Im no expert but can add my thoughts. 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. So glad to hear shes had consistent growth since the last time.. also glad you can go to term! He said that everything was good.. but baby measuring about a week behind. Has anyone relocated to another province with small children? Happy to hear she's had consistent growth and will most likely make it to 37 weeks. Some of the conditions include: Sotos syndrome. 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. The jury is still out and some studies have even shown that too many ultrasounds can cause harm to the fetus. He was born 39 weeks at 8.14lbs and his head is actually the lowest percentage out of any other body part. My babys head measured around 2nd percentile throughout my third trimester and overall size was less than 10thI freaked out the whole third tri and didnt believe everyone telling me there was nothing to worry about but there truly was nothing wrong with him besides IUGR. Create an account or log in to participate. Whether the baby is small or large, chances are much higher that the scheduled due date is maintained, without medically inducing. wow! Anyone else been in a similar situation?? 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 it's an issue but now I can't relax and be excited about finding out im having a boy! "I had my baby girl on 6 August and she weighed 6lb 14oz and she is now 8 weeks and 10lb 7oz so I . Sometimes, doctors detect macrocephaly during an ultrasound before the baby is born. Of course I obsessively googled this too! They say don't worry but essentially his head stopped growing 3 weeks ago but the rest of his body keep growing? If they said they wanted to give you another one in a few weeks to check on baby's growth, that's one thing. Heres a pic of my 5th percentile !! They said there is no reason to worry until it starts measuring 4 weeks behind. What did the medical professional say about it? Ultrasounds are wrong ALL the time when it comes to measuring weight and size. 8:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Sunday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm SERVICES FOR EVERY BODY . We seem to be the minority lol but hopefully just means easier deliveries for us! 7 Reasons You Shouldn't Worry if Your Baby Measures Small or Large, Steps To Be Taken With A Smaller Than Average Baby. The number of babies being carried and the positioning of babies in the uterus makes a big difference in the appearance of the bump size. At 30 weeks 5 days side to side head measurement is measuring 29 weeks 4 days 4 weeks ago was measuring 1 week behind too. Posts focusing on the transition into living with your new little one and any issues that may come up. My baby's femurs were measuring three weeks ahead at the anatomy scan and she ended up being only 17.5 inches long when she was born at 38.5 weeks (and now is in the 70th %ile for height at 5.5 months). 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?. Weighed 1lb 6oz at birth. My daughter is 6 weeks old, also long and thin, but her head was 3rd percentile at birth and is 10th percentile now. Children typically outgrow the condition by early childhood. I hope your baby is gaining weight and strength every day and that you are able to find ways to de-stress. love and light over you and your pregnancy , I cant add any help, but i just had my 20 week scan yesturday and found out the exact same thing. The pressure of the fluid can lead to brain injuries. Follow both on a straight line until they meet in the middle of the grid. She told me it was probably genetic. Gorlin syndrome. 1 Percentile Five Is The Magic One. 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.
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