Thanks ladies! He was born weighing 5lb 1oz. And sure enough, I now have a healthy 18 month old son who has a head in the 90%. I'm scared but my doctor isn't, so I'm trying to trust that. I had an ultrasound today with a perinatologist and baby looked great. I'm going to regret even posting this because I do not want to alar. Early scan, two weeks behind. - Netmums I believe it depends on the severity of the microcephaly. I had an ultrasound today and baby's body is measuring 5 days ahead and baby's head is measuring 2 weeks ahead. I really hope that the measurements were wrong. Your baby may consistently measure 2 weeks behind and thats ok as long as the growth is consistent. thank you!! If your doctors are not worried, the baby is probably fine. 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. dd's head was 16 inches at birth and she was 22 1/4 inches long and 10 1/2 lbs. At 36 weeks my ultrasound showed baby was measuring 34+5. 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. I had a terrible bout of flu for 6 weeks and had to take some medications that I didn't need with my daughter. I highly recommend it. Are you sure they werent giving you a w. Baby measuring 2 weeks behind now | BabyandBump Is anyone else going through this or have more information about this? I'm not overly worried just yet, the scan machines only need to be slightly out and it can change the measurements. That's what is weird to me! Best of luck! 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. Today I went back to check growth and baby girl is growing and her head is still one week behind. It's such a low percentile reading for the head. Today I went back to check growth and baby girl is growing and her head is still one week behind. For girls, the average weight at 15 is 115 pounds. I'm 31 weeks and she's weighing at 3.4. The doctor said my baby's brain is functioning Normal but the head is very small, so they've suspected microcephaly. No heartbeat on the ultrasound at 6 weeks, Could the doctor be wrong. I wouldn't worry too much. It may also. So average weight for the baby at is 1.9lbs mines is . No one seems concerned about it. We did the genetic counseling early on in pr. 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! I know my ovulation date and should have been 8 weeks 0 days. And was told the baby is measuring two weeks behind but there is steady growth. My first baby I gave birth at 40 weeks and she weighed 6.6lbs. She did say being up to two weeks behind or ahead wasn't a reason to worry in itself. My doctor wasn't too worried, and either way we will love our son, so I declined the ultrasound. In my first pregnancy, my sons head measured greater than 40 or 42 weeks at 37 weeks. Hope it goes well for you. I really don't think its that big a deal if its measuring a week behind. Try not to read too much into it ;) my little guy is now 7. I think I just got an awful fright when I saw that head circumference measurement. Then suddenly at 37 weeks baby dropped and he went back to normal. Latter-day Saints Families-Visitors Welcome, the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. This condition may be present when your baby is born. Most babies will naturally grow out of any flat spots they develop during the first few months of their life. The formula is as follows: OG = 1/2 * (LZR + BDP) * 3,1416. It's been a really rough few weeks already and I'm really freaked out. Hey I know this is old but having a similar situation. However, this may not be apparent until many weeks, depending on the ultrasound method and uterine angle. Thanks ladies. My dr isnt the least bit concerned. Alternating head position: Back sleep is still the safest way for your baby to sleep. No? Looks like you're in your third trimester? At 36 weeks my ultrasound showed baby was measuring 34+5. My baby is small for dates. Is something wrong? - BabyCentre UK As long as the brain structures look good on the scan, you shouldn't worry. 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. 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. We did the genetic counseling early on in pregnancy, is there additional testing you were offered? Baby boy has moved up the 42nd percentile, averaging 5.7 pounds. It could be because the day you were measured, there wasn't enough amniotic fluid around your baby which made your bump looked smaller. Especially with all the awful Zika news you hear "head measuring small" and freak out. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Just FYI I think you might have posted in the wrong group! other blood flow Doppler studies as indicated. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. 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 . The scan was done at my perinatalogist (Already high risk.) It really has been a godsend. We talked about being induced early at 37 weeks so i could start feeding her due to her small size but if shes checking out okay then there wont be a need! She asked about history of small heads in the family. Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), also known as fetal growth restriction (FGR), is a condition in which babies appear smaller than expected. We tested for genetic issues, to see if that's what could be restricting her growth. 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. I guess if I dont have to push out a big head thats good. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. Im in the same boat here! So the Maternity21 and extra growth scans was all we opted to do. My baby's head measured over 2 weeks ahead but dr wasn't concerned since everything looked normal and healthy, just big. Prompting many growth scans etc in the first few. Hope everything is well! Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). Now back at my normal place I had a scan yesterday 27+2 weeks. My little one has always measured 2 weeks behind since 20 weeks scan. Having an early ultrasound Expecting parents-to be will find it a great idea to have an early ultrasound of their baby, measuring 10 days in . lol Have any of your babies head's measured that far ahead? Now back at my normal place I had a scan yesterday 27+2 weeks. If everyone was "average" or normal then we would all look so much alike. Ok so its not as concerning if baby is overall smaller, but lets just hope its a wrong measurement. I had an ultrasound at 38 weeks my last pregnancy. Yeah baby's other measurements were week and a half behind when compared to the gestation age and head was 3 weeks behind. Measurements late in pregnancy are not very accurate to begin with. 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. 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. Measuring 2 weeks behind - April 2020 Birth Club - BabyCenter Canada 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. the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. She is squished up so I'm sure that makes it harder to measure too. All rights reserved. My partner's niece had a small head (at least there was concerns as a tiny baby) but she is fine. In the end, he ended up being 10 lbs 1 oz and 22 inches. Shes 12 lbs now! Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. Thursday we had our 1st u/s and he said the baby wasn't developed for 10. Also there is time for growth rate to change. Anyone else's baby's head circumference measuring small in - BabyCenter 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. Their measurement may be inaccurate due to how baby is positioned or maybe it's just a small baby . I am ready for whatever is the safest and healthiest thing to do. 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! All rights reserved. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. Beginning of puberty: 9.5 to 14 years old. First pubertal change femur length measuring 2 weeks behind!! - BabyCenter I wonder if maybe my doc is just trying to be super thorough with the high risk OB appointment. If they're talking 5 days to 2 weeks, I'd call that within normal limits. They told me that with my firstborn son. At my anatomy scan, baby's head was measuring almost three weeks behind while the rest of her body was fine. A percentile of 50% represents the average or mean head circumference. :D. If there was a worry your Dr. would let you know. The HC measurement is in the 8th percentile but the BPD is less than 1 percentile. Also what does bpd actually mean is that the babies full length? 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. 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. Everything has been healthy and normal, shes just small. Their measurement may be inaccurate due to how baby is positioned or maybe it's just a small baby So far, they are perfectly fine and are extremely intelligent . Measuring no more than a day or 2 ahead by head and a day or two behind per leg measurement. For mild forms of positional plagiocephaly, you can encourage a normal head shape by: 1. I was asked to go om bedrest so my body can be relaxed enough to do what its meant to do. I hope you get all the belp amd support you need. Small Legs Big head :( | Becoming Mom | mommy tips and photography tricks Baby's cerebellum small for dates? - netmums.com 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. August 2011. When the doctor came in I didn't ask about it and he didn't mention it. Anyone else have heads measuring smaller or bigger? Baby's head measuring small at scan. Any one esle - BabyCenter Baby measuring 2 weeks behind?!?!? | BabyCenter Microcephaly: Causes, Complications, and Diagnosis - Healthline Breastfeeding: the trick to a comfy latch. Recurrence of chromosomal defects. I wouldnt have known about my babys smaller abdomen without also requesting the scan and Im glad I did! But this late in the game it doesn't mean much as long as fluid levels and placenta function are good. Pre-determined and LZR biparietal head size. Growth scans in pregnancy after 20 weeks | MadeForMums I keep reading them over and over to remind myself these percentile and scans can be misleading. I dont trust these estimates- they are just guessing! Was it 1% like the measurement they estimated. Theyre generally pretty off x, Meet other parents of March 2022 babies and share the joys and challenges as your children grow. because if ur baby is just smaller then measuring small in the head circumference isnt really an indiction of a problem. This was super concerning because last week I was measuring fine. Bump measuring 2 weeks too small - worrying - Mumsnet Breech babies can have a smaller BPD, as the head isnt being shaped by the pelvis. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. In rare cases, the placenta simply wears out and tends to stop working even before the fetus is able to grow in the womb. Lol. I declined, but apparently they can detect a smaller head at that gestation? liab914/09/19. Don't worry about it - I was 38 weeks and measuring 32, and at 32 weeks I think I was measuring ri Thanks everyone! The measurements in the ultrasound did turn out wrong. It was 1 week of at our anatomy scan but everything else seems fine. My doctor isnt worried and said everything is totally normal. I wonder how our vaginas will recuperate lol, Yup buba was measuring 36 weeks for everything at the 36+2 scan other than his head was 38+4 I dread pushing that out. My babys head has been measuring behind since around 20 weeks. They have all been totally normal. So I associate a big head with cancer bc of that experience . I think I will ask for another scan just for piece of mind! Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. Just to clarify, the doctor doing the ultrasound wasn't my doctor. I'm 33 weeks and my baby's head is measuring 4 weeks behind. What?! Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. 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.