I was worried he would have a huge head and with a little body. Wondering if anyone else is going through this or has had this happen in prior pregnancies Had a 32w3d ultrasound today (they treat me as high risk due to history of miscarriage) and everything about baby measured right on schedule except his head which measured almost 2 weeks behind. S. I really don't think its that big a deal if its measuring a week behind. 08/09/2016 at 8:00 pm. My baby girl is measuring big (70th percentile) but her head is even bigger (90th percentile!) was the rest of ur child measuring smaller as well? 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. The doctor said my baby's brain is functioning Normal but the head is very small, so they've suspected microcephaly. I think I might have gone mad worrying if I hadn't read these messages! It could be because the day you were measured, there wasn't enough amniotic fluid around your baby which made your bump looked smaller. My baby's head circumference and BPD are measuring at 5th percentile which is very small. I guess if I dont have to push out a big head thats good. My baby's head was measuring 2.5 weeks ahead today. 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. As long as the brain structures look good on the scan, you shouldn't worry. I went it for my first ultrasound at 8 weeks 1 day (Im positive of my dates). 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. No one seems concerned about it. I really wouldnt worry unless the growth reduces x, That's new, my first was always measuring behind but I delivered her without interference. Agree with others - baby could just be petite. So baby's head percentile could be in the 5 th percentile at 27 weeks and the 55 th percentile in terms of bodily growth. From this ultrasound the babys measurements were: My daughter measured 3 weeks behind in the head at her anatomy scan. Thanks for the advice! This is the diameter between the two sides of the head and is measured after 13 weeks. 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. The HC measurement is in the 8th percentile but the BPD is less than 1 percentile. But it grew on target. Hi, I had this with my 3rd. I think it might be because babies head is so low down its hard to get an accurate measurement. He was born before my follow up ultrasound and his measurements were consistent with the rest of his body. Baby is measuring about 4lbs and 6 days behind overall which I didn't think was too bad. I guess I wouldn't describe any of our heads as huge but certainly not small either. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. A few weeks ago I posted a discussion about having marginal cord insertion. The place I went to (Fetal Studio) has a doctor who does the ultrasounds. 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. Try not to read too much into it ;) my little guy is now 7. They have all been totally normal. Good luck. Now back at my normal place I had a scan yesterday 27+2 weeks. Meet other parents of April 2019 babies and share the joys and challenges as your children grow. 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. This message is for Radchick. 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. After checking and rechecking they just decided it was the way he had his head really low and turned. The HC measurement is in the 8th percentile but the BPD is less than 1 percentile. She also measured overall behind on other parts, but her head was the smallest. Had thesame with my 1st daugh. 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. She was born weighting 6lbs 14 ozs so she was just a peanut. Anyone ever have a little one who's head is measuring 2 weeks ahead.what does it or could it mean? Or just the head? For girls, the average weight at 15 is 115 pounds. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. I was so upset because I thought I was having an alien baby his head was right on time and his body was also measuring fine, his legs were the longest measurement. I'm 33 weeks and my baby's head is measuring 4 weeks behind. Hoping to get in to high risk ultrasound tech in next few days so I don't have to wait an eternity. I had a follow up scan due to a virus (coxsackie b) I contracted in the beginning of my third trimester. I was so upset because I thought I was having an alien baby his head was right on time and his body was also measuring fine, his legs were the longest measurement. I'm 31 weeks and she's weighing at 3.4. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. All of my kids have bigger heads but I don't remember any of them measuring ahead like that on their head size. This may be because of problems with the placenta, caused by the pregnancy complication pre-eclampsia. During pregnancy, there are 2 NHS scans that (generally) everyone will have: the 10 to 12-week dating scan and the 20-week abnormality scan. I was told my first bub was head: 2 weeks ahead, body: on time and his legs: 2 weeks behind. If everyone was "average" or normal then we would all look so much alike. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. Her weight was 3.3. In my first pregnancy, my sons head measured greater than 40 or 42 weeks at 37 weeks. Were other measurements off as well? Have to go for a scan next week to check baby's growth and liquor volume. You all have made me feel better. but if the doctor isn't worried, try not to worry too much! We had all the blood testing and chromosome testing at 11 weeks and the high risk level two ultrasound and blood work and had zero red flags or hints of any problems and everything measured fine at my 20 week. But this late in the game it doesn't mean much as long as fluid levels and placenta function are good. Just got a bit of a shock when I saw the 1% percentile for that measurement but her size overall is 33%. Hey Emma! Hi, at my 20 weeks scan I was told the baby was measuring small. It's so hard not to freak out. My little one has always measured 2 weeks behind since 20 weeks scan. It was 1 week of at our anatomy scan but everything else seems fine. he's 2 and has to wear adult size hats. Mine is about the same. It's showing as less than 1% percentile. It scared me and freaked me out but he was just fine. has anyone else had this? If your doctors are not worried, the baby is probably fine. Yes me! My sons was born with a 38cm head. The tech said she didn't see any structural anomalies or anything like that, and sometimes babies just have big heads, but I know she's not really allowed to tell us much anyway. My first baby I gave birth at 40 weeks and she weighed 6.6lbs. They told me that with my firstborn son. 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. So that made a vaginal delivery much much nicer ;) There was nothing wrong with his adorable little head and he looked perfectly normal. My last baby was 10th percentile and me and my partner are not big people. I didnt get to see my doctor due to her being out sick. My kids heads always measured ahead. My dr is always very on top of everything so if she felt there was an issue or even the possibility of an issue I trust she would be sending me for extra scans. the amniotic fluid volume. Symptmes de grossesse ne jamais ignorer, Moyens naturels pour dclencher l'accouchement. Breech babies can have a smaller BPD, as the head isnt being shaped by the pelvis. I was advised to be induced at 38 weeks but I refused. They will keep an eye on you with growth scans. Then right when I found out I was expecting my mother told me that sperm can carry the virus for up to 9 months. 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. I had an ultrasound today and baby's body is measuring 5 days ahead and baby's head is measuring 2 weeks ahead. 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. 10 weeks pregnant but measuring 6 weeks. I snuck a peak at the other measurements on my doctors pad of paper today and it seemed around 50th percentile for everything (on the U/S screen all limbs, abdomen, etc was lining up right at 32w3d or greater). Embryo measuring behind with no heartbeat. So I associate a big head with cancer bc of that experience . I believe it depends on the severity of the microcephaly. The formula is as follows: OG = 1/2 * (LZR + BDP) * 3,1416. Just curious as they told me that 3.8 was small yet all the apps say it's average. All rights reserved. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. 2 MONTHS would one big head baby :). Not at all!! Hi, I'm 32 weeks pregnant but only measuring 30cm. keep in mind 2 weeks difference is very normal:). Of course she says don't worry and I'm all - high risk ob!?!? My first son has a smaller head. I saw 27w5d and was concerned because I'm only 25w0d. It doesn't necessarily mean that you'll give birth to a really big baby, or that there's anything wrong with their health. 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. Baby is measuring about 4lbs and 6 days behind overall which I didnt think was too bad. I'm 26 weeks pregnant and am also faced with a baby with a small head, measuring in the 3rd percentile. 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. If your baby isn't growing at the expected rate, doctors will say your baby has intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), sometimes known as fetal growth restriction. My ds head measured large (a few weeks), but his body smaller. 19/09/2020 16:38. So average weight for the baby at is 1.9lbs mines is . The measurements in the ultrasound did turn out wrong. Thanks everyone! Thank you oinktastic. No heartbeat on the ultrasound at 6 weeks, Could the doctor be wrong. So she dint seem to be concerned. he was born a few days ago weighing 6 lbs 10 ounces- completely normal! What to Expect During Treatment. It may also. All of my aches Hey everyone! We had a similar issue with babys head being small at the 20 week scan. Well on Wednesday at my dr. Office I was told that it measured exactly 8 weeks 0 days with heart rate of 144. Answer The position of the baby in the womb can indeed make it difficult to obtain accurate measurements at the routine 20-week ultrasound scan. 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. Wishing you the best with your little bub! At 36 weeks my ultrasound showed baby was measuring 34+5. I had a scan on Tuesday, bang on 34weeks.head measured 36+3!! They only deliver early if the growth reduces from its usual rate. After the 3rd they stopped being concerned for the most part because we just know that it is nothing serious, just my husband and I both have small heads and now so do our babies. But the first measurements she got of his leg was for just 37 weeks and change. My baby has always measured a little behind my whole pregnancy. so they said they'd recheck her growth at my next appointment in two weeks. She did say being up to two weeks behind or ahead wasn't a reason to worry in itself. How did everything turn out? They monitored me more closely. My dr isnt the least bit concerned. Even with accurate measurements, the correlation. yeah he's got a huge head. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. supermom83 member. My doctor told me she's not worried so I'm trying not to worry either. They are sending me back to a high risk ultrasound tech (the one who did my 20 week) for peace of mind and told me not to worry but how can I not? She caught right up to the 50th percentile. However, when I read the report it has my baby girls head circumstance (HC) measuring in the 2%. They've told me to keep a hospital bag ready whenever I go in for a scan which is every two weeks now. 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. We're doing weekly monitoring now but the doc isn't overly concerned. Measuring ahead sounds scarier than it needs to be. Growth scans showed he was small. 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. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). We did the genetic counseling early on in pregnancy, is there additional testing you were offered? Both my nephews' heads measured big, too, but they're just fine. A value below 50 percent means a child's head circumference is less than the average. Turns out I am just blessed with small headed babies! ds's head is still giant though. In octal, one digit represents three bits.In modern computers, a byte is a grouping of eight bits, also called an octet. 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! They aren't still sure why the baby is measuring small, possible placental insufficiency. Im hoping someone maybe has some experience with this situation. If they're talking 5 days to 2 weeks, I'd call that within normal limits. Is my baby going to have an enormous head?! Im going to make an appointment to see my doctor on Monday to discuss more but would love some reassurance in the meantime. My husband was working in Budapest a few months before we conceived but other than that we live in Southern California and dont get much time for travel. Your 15-year-old may weigh more or less than that and still be perfectly healthy. We laughed and I assume it's something we will keep an eye on. Im a FTM. I'm going through the same thing. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. The Formula for the calculation. 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. I highly recommend it. Best of luck! Your baby's femur while a week behind by averages is still longer than 20 of 100 other babies at the same gestational age. 6 weeks + no fetal pole = scared. Hi! l. Lreay93. I'm not overly worried just yet, the scan machines only need to be slightly out and it can change the measurements. 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. Ive googled it and apparently its something to be worried about, her head is in the 95th percentile!!! 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). Everything has been healthy and normal, shes just small. Just FYI I think you might have posted in the wrong group! 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 . In rare cases, the placenta simply wears out and tends to stop working even before the fetus is able to grow in the womb. Calculate the fetal measurements here. I would love to hear from someone who had a similar experience and everything was okay. 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. I amhaving regular ultrasounds to monitor babies growth for other non relate issues. Today I went back to check growth and baby girl is growing and her head is still one week behind. Then suddenly at 37 weeks baby dropped and he went back to normal. That's what is weird to me! 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. WTF. I'm scared but my doctor isn't, so I'm trying to trust that. I'm 37 weeks. Hopefully it doesn't mean anything bad. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. 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! As baby gets closer to your due date its less likely that their measurements of baby are accurate. why is my baby's head measuring 2 weeks behind. Yup I've been measuring a little behind all along, my OB isn't concerned at all. Just a big 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 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. At my last scan (20 weeks) everything was measuring fine. also if baby is head down the head can be pushed into the cervix and hard to measure. It was a huge melon, it still is . I've had two ultrasounds at theperinatologist's and he said the head is growing along the curve, it's just small because he's breech. The rest of her measurements fell between 40 and 50 percentile. Thanks for letting me know! . Your baby may consistently measure 2 weeks behind and thats ok as long as the growth is consistent. Thank you for your reply! So my advice is that as hard as it is, if the doctors assure you all is well, try not to worry! Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), also known as fetal growth restriction (FGR), is a condition in which babies appear smaller than expected. I was told my first bub was head: 2 weeks ahead, body: on time and his legs: 2 weeks behind. Did they say why baby is measuring behind? Doctor repeatedly said not to worry and didnt recommend any further tests or anything so I am trying not to freak out about it. Thanks ladies! I had an ultrasound at 38 weeks my last pregnancy. because if ur baby is just smaller then measuring small in the head circumference isnt really an indiction of a problem. I went to a high risk doctor today to talk . Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. It doesn't hurt and your peace of mind is important. Shes 12 lbs now! Now back at my normal place I had a scan yesterday 27+2 weeks. Their measurement may be inaccurate due to how baby is positioned or maybe it's just a small baby 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. 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. I had an early scan at 8+2 weeks they said I was measuring 5-6 wks too early to detect a heartbeat, I started to miscarry the next day. Babys head was measuring 36 weeks. He's 3 and he's fine. I wonder if maybe my doc is just trying to be super thorough with the high risk OB appointment. They were way off and I wish I didn't let it upset me. liab914/09/19. They are going to check the head circumference again to rule out microcephaly. When I think of a big head I think of cancer and I need to not associate the two so help!! Symptmes de grossesse ne jamais ignorer, Moyens naturels pour dclencher l'accouchement. Its showing as less than 1% percentile. 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. 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. I went today at 32 weeks and her weight was 3.8. I had an ultrasound today with a perinatologist and baby looked great. Anyhow, Did they d. I dont trust these estimates- they are just guessing! We did the genetic counseling early on in pr. Try to take measurements with a grain of salt. And was told the baby is measuring two weeks behind but there is steady growth. It is now my size. Breastfeeding: the trick to a comfy latch. Posted 2/1/18. Their measurement may be inaccurate due to how baby is positioned or maybe it's just a small baby . Most babies will naturally grow out of any flat spots they develop during the first few months of their life. Made me nervous though. Prompting many growth scans etc in the first few. It seemed really large to me anyway, compared with my other children. But for the past 2 months she is measuring 2 weeks behind. 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! This is why they are hard to keep up with, but thankfully doc knows exactly where healthy head growth and brain development sits in relation to the rest of the body. c :D. If there was a worry your Dr. would let you know. Its making me so nervous. I was hoping that was the case! Try to take measurements with a grain of salt. Ive been getting lots of ultrasound and Doppler monitoring to make sure placenta is functioning properly and that baby is growing. 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. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. thank you!! 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. I wouldnt have known about my babys smaller abdomen without also requesting the scan and Im glad I did! I was 34 1 during scan. All rights reserved. Ultrasound is becomes more and more innaccurate the later you are in pregnancy. 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. 20062023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. she is growing into her head nicely now. Meet other parents of February 2022 babies and share the joys and challenges as your children grow. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. Im in the same boat here! Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. Both my kids heads have measured 2-3 weeks ahead with no concerns from my OB. He came out looking purportionately just like my other babies. Try not to worry too much!! I keep reading them over and over to remind myself these percentile and scans can be misleading. 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. He actually said all looked good. Learn more about. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. Death is the irreversible cessation of all biological functions that sustain an organism. why is my cheesecake oily; Uncategorized; why is my baby's head measuring 2 weeks behind All rights reserved. I think I will ask for another scan just for piece of mind! Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. We have had all the optional blood work for chromosome issues, the nt scan etc and all looked fine. [emoji22] This happened 4 wks ago now. I had an ultrasound today and baby's body is measuring 5 days ahead and baby's head is measuring 2 weeks ahead. good! Lol I hope the leg length is wrong. Sorry to hear you're going through this. All her measurements were proportionate. Thank you so much to everyone sharing their stories! I'm well aware every baby is different but my daughter whose now 4 was always in the 90th percentile, and my husband and I are both very very tall. I had an ultrasound at 29 + 6, but baby girls head was measuring at 31 + 5. Today I found out that my baby's head circumference is measuring 3 weeks behind (less than 2%) at 36 weeks ultrasound :(. Was your baby delivered early or on the expected due date? lol Have any of your babies head's measured that far ahead? I appreciate your response. I was relieved with the radiologist report. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. My little girl is measuring 3-4 weeks ahead at 36wk scan. I have to formally kick count every day ( even though baby is usually really active ) and I have an ultrasound next week. From this ultrasound the baby's measurements were: EDD by Ultrasound: 5/27/18 = 26 Weeks 5 Days by Ultrasound Presentation: Breech My babies head is measuring behind as well. She asked about history of small heads in the family. Today I had an ultrasound with a high-risk specialist and she confirmed the head measurments are still 3 weeks behind. Looks like you're in your third trimester? think twice before sharing personal details, foster a friendly and supportive environment, remove fake accounts, spam and misinformation, delete posts that violate our community guidelines, reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts. However, this news shouldn't cause you to worry. 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. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. That's for kids who fall right in the 50th percentile. During non-stress tests with my first I was constantly told how big he was but it was on his head! Try not to worry. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. Lol. 20062023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. 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? Thursday we had our 1st u/s and he said the baby wasn't developed for 10. This was super concerning because last week I was measuring fine. But this late in the game it doesn't mean much as long as fluid levels and placenta function are good. In other bases. I think they were alittle worried about placenta issues. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. yes her head is right down! The sonographer told me that the baby's head was measuring small, but within normal. 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. 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. My dr said not to worry but they are sending me to a perinatologist (high risk on) for a more detailed / more accurate sonogram. And sure enough, I now have a healthy 18 month old son who has a head in the 90%. 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. The new part was that the femur length measured about 2-3 weeks behind for dates or around the 3rd percentile for my dates. And my twenty week scan was all normal so Im sure it cant be anything serious. My baby also did get big growth spurt around 35-36 weeks. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Baby's head is appropriately sized for 40 weeks 5 days, (i.e. It really has been a godsend. We tested for genetic issues, to see if that's what could be restricting her growth. Some tall some short some chunky some skinny. Sounds like the doctor who spoke to you didnt have a very good bedside manner and defo didnt explain things very well! My dr said not to worry but they are sending me to a perinatologist (high risk on) for a more detailed / more accurate sonogram. Yeah baby's other measurements were week and a half behind when compared to the gestation age and head was 3 weeks behind. 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.
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