Just like his daddy! I just want to know if anyone's been in a similar situation as me and had their babies Head come out normal? I go back Friday to follow up again. Even my Dr. said, His head's not big its huge! Hi, at my 20 weeks scan I was told the baby was measuring small. Just a big head. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. I suppose there must be a little more to it than mine. S. I think they were alittle worried about placenta issues. I think it might be because babies head is so low down its hard to get an accurate measurement. she is growing into her head nicely now. 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). 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. Baby is measuring about 4lbs and 6 days behind overall which I didnt think was too bad. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. 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. Try not to read too much into it ;) my little guy is now 7. 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. 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 kids have all been small but this is the first time Ive had one with the head measuring a lot smaller than the rest. From this ultrasound the baby's measurements were: EDD by Ultrasound: 5/27/18 = 26 Weeks 5 Days by Ultrasound Presentation: Breech All of my kids have bigger heads but I don't remember any of them measuring ahead like that on their head size. Im a FTM. Are you sure they werent giving you a w. Must run in the family. Published: April 17, 2019 at 9:41 am. Thanks Melmom! Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). We laughed and I assume it's something we will keep an eye on. 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. 20052023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. Just a big boy. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. I think I just got an awful fright when I saw that head circumference measurement. 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. 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. It's not a big deal. I declined, but apparently they can detect a smaller head at that gestation? 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). My doctor told me she's not worried so I'm trying not to worry either. 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. Smarter than average and tall skinny with a smaller head (not noticeably) but just shaped smaller than average. and his abdomen too. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. 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. There are few well known reasons for measuring small. 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. Anyone ever have a little one who's head is measuring 2 weeks aheadwhat does it or could it mean? I wouldnt worry too much about what the growth scans say. even the doctor said so at his last appointment. IUGR may often be a result of a small parent, but the . As long as the brain structures look good on the scan, you shouldn't worry. the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. All rights reserved. Then suddenly at 37 weeks baby dropped and he went back to normal. Mine is about the same. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. These things happen, some babies have bigger heads. That's for kids who fall right in the 50th percentile. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. But for the past 2 months she is measuring 2 weeks behind. Can I ask how big your baby head at birth ? Not at all!! This was super concerning because last week I was measuring fine. I was a nervous wreck during that time but her head ended up being back on track at the next scan. Theyre generally pretty off x, Meet other parents of March 2022 babies and share the joys and challenges as your children grow. I might be wrong but it's my understanding that if both head and abdomen measuring small than it is possibly symmetric IUGR. In the end, he ended up being 10 lbs 1 oz and 22 inches. I think I will ask for another scan just for piece of mind! My dr said not to worry but they are sending me to a perinatologist (high risk on) for a more detailed / more accurate sonogram. 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. Create an account or log in to participate. My baby girl is measuring big (70th percentile) but her head is even bigger (90th percentile!) Macrosomic heads run on both sides of the family. Yes me! YIKES! My dr isnt the least bit concerned. 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. He said that her body is overall in the 35th percentile which is OK. The doc today wasnt my normal doctor just the one who did the ultrasound. We have had all the optional blood work for chromosome issues, the nt scan etc and all looked fine. It doesn't hurt and your peace of mind is important. Both my nephews' heads measured big, too, but they're just fine. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. 20062023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. Both my kids heads have measured 2-3 weeks ahead with no concerns from my OB. My doctor wasn't too worried, and either way we will love our son, so I declined the ultrasound. My baby's head measured over 2 weeks ahead but dr wasn't concerned since everything looked normal and healthy, just big. We did the genetic counseling early on in pr. 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). She said we were 6 1/2 weeks. What a shitty response to your question by OB. Thank you so much to everyone sharing their stories! Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. 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. If you are concerned, you can always ask them for another scan at 36-37w. Calculate the fetal measurements here. yes her head is right down! 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. 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. From head to toe? Thanks so much for replying. Latter-day Saints Families-Visitors Welcome, the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. Turns out I am just blessed with small headed babies! Is anyone else going through this or have more information about this? My baby also did get big growth spurt around 35-36 weeks. 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. On Monday I had an ultrasound and the tech told me baby was nearly two weeks behind. Of course she says don't worry and I'm all - high risk ob!?!? 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. And my twenty week scan was all normal so Im sure it cant be anything serious. 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. Your baby's femur while a week behind by averages is still longer than 20 of 100 other babies at the same gestational age. :D. If there was a worry your Dr. would let you know. I guess if I dont have to push out a big head thats good. Try not to worry too much!! I have to formally kick count every day ( even though baby is usually really active ) and I have an ultrasound next week. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. All rights reserved. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. My dr said not to worry but they are sending me to a perinatologist (high risk on) for a more detailed / more accurate sonogram. Ok so its not as concerning if baby is overall smaller, but lets just hope its a wrong measurement. 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! 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. 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). I was told my first bub was head: 2 weeks ahead, body: on time and his legs: 2 weeks behind. So my advice is that as hard as it is, if the doctors assure you all is well, try not to worry! The rest of her measurements fell between 40 and 50 percentile. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. The Formula for the calculation. my whole pregnancy i felt baby and my belly were small. Symptmes de grossesse ne jamais ignorer, Moyens naturels pour dclencher l'accouchement. But this late in the game it doesn't mean much as long as fluid levels and placenta function are good. So it's hard for me to not wonder what did I do wrong or differently this time around. Don't worry about it - I was 38 weeks and measuring 32, and at 32 weeks I think I was measuring ri 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). My baby has always measured a little behind my whole pregnancy. 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. 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. Well on Wednesday at my dr. Office I was told that it measured exactly 8 weeks 0 days with heart rate of 144. We have had all the optional blood work for chromosome issues, the nt scan etc and all looked fine. So far, they are perfectly fine and are extremely intelligent . WTF. [emoji22] This happened 4 wks ago now. Lol. plenty - 30lbs at my last check up two weeks ago! I'm 33 weeks and my baby's head is measuring 4 weeks behind. Alternating head position: Back sleep is still the safest way for your baby to sleep. Yup I've been measuring a little behind all along, my OB isn't concerned at all. It seemed really large to me anyway, compared with my other children. Well seem bigger. From this ultrasound the babys measurements were: My daughter measured 3 weeks behind in the head at her anatomy scan. I have had a bunch of ultrasounds and they've all showed normal growth, until the one a week ago. Im hoping someone maybe has some experience with this situation. So I just had a scan this morn and I'm 28+3 and baby's head is measuring 30 weeks. Baby boy has moved up the 42nd percentile, averaging 5.7 pounds. It's so hard not to freak out. 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. My baby's head circumference and BPD are measuring at 5th percentile which is very small. 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. When I think of a big head I think of cancer and I need to not associate the two so help!! Also going through this just now. They aren't still sure why the baby is measuring small, possible placental insufficiency. TIA! At 36 weeks my ultrasound showed baby was measuring 34+5. Thank you for your reply! I had an ultrasound today with a perinatologist and baby looked great. Measuring no more than a day or 2 ahead by head and a day or two behind per leg measurement. I actually asked about microcephaly two weeks ago when I first saw the results (thats where my first thought went too). has anyone else had this? So that made a vaginal delivery much much nicer ;) There was nothing wrong with his adorable little head and he looked perfectly normal. 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. 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. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. It's showing as less than 1% percentile. I highly recommend it. I was measuring 2 weeks over for a bit. I have weekly fluid and NST and have another growth scan at 36w. My first baby I gave birth at 40 weeks and she weighed 6.6lbs. 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. When I think of a big head I think of cancer and I need to not associate the two so help!! Then right when I found out I was expecting my mother told me that sperm can carry the virus for up to 9 months. When the doctor came in I didn't ask about it and he didn't mention it. 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. A week max it used to be. He was head down, weighing 4 lbs 3 oz, and everything looked perfect. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. My kids heads always measured ahead. Am also not googling!! 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! And was told the baby is measuring two weeks behind but there is steady 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? Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. No one seems concerned about it. 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. For mild forms of positional plagiocephaly, you can encourage a normal head shape by: 1. They only deliver early if the growth reduces from its usual rate. Looks like you're in your third trimester? Learn more about, When and How Babies Learn About Object Permanence, As a Single Mom, I Struggled to Accept Help During the 4th Trimester. Thank you oinktastic. The doc laughed it off and said, "Yep he's got a big head alright". I went today at 32 weeks and her weight was 3.8. It may also. I was advised to be induced at 38 weeks but I refused. It's such a low percentile reading for the head. Ive had four scans and did NIPT screening so Im fairly sure anything major would have been picked up by now. 20062023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. For girls, the average weight at 15 is 115 pounds. In my first pregnancy, my sons head measured greater than 40 or 42 weeks at 37 weeks. Death is the irreversible cessation of all biological functions that sustain an organism. Mine measured 3 weeks ahead last scan and i was 32 weeks! thank you!! ds's head is still giant though. The doctor said my baby's brain is functioning Normal but the head is very small, so they've suspected microcephaly. What was your little ones weight? 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. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. He actually said all looked good. All rights reserved. Agree with others - baby could just be petite. Thanks for letting me know! It really has been a godsend. 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?. My sons was born with a 38cm head. Im in the same boat here! Hello, just looking for some reassurance, just had a growth scan at 34 weeks and 5 days. How did everything turn out? If your doctors are not worried, the baby is probably fine. l. Lreay93. Ps here is her little face praying everything is all okay! Embryo measuring behind with no heartbeat. 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. Yes me! Today I went back to check growth and baby girl is growing and her head is still one week behind. Yes Im sure youre right. Hope it goes well for you. Did they say why baby is measuring behind? 19/09/2020 16:38. Hey I know this is old but having a similar situation. good! 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. The HC measurement is in the 8th percentile but the BPD is less than 1 percentile. Babys head was measuring 36 weeks. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. I just wanted to post this to see if anyone else is/has experienced this with their pregnancy. Hi just read this thread and would like some info to help me pls,basically at my 20 week scan (I was 22 weeks) everything was perfect apart from the cerebellum was measuring up smaller then expected (18.2 when was 22 weeks) so got referred 3 days later who confirmed was small but measured 19.3 then got referred to kings at had another scan dr sign offer d termination saying he couldn't find . was the rest of ur child measuring smaller as well? Her weight was 3.3. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. She also measured overall behind on other parts, but her head was the smallest. My partner's niece had a small head (at least there was concerns as a tiny baby) but she is fine. In a nutshell. 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! 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. April 2011. He just didn't have huge noggin. She asked about history of small heads in the family. I just remember being a little girl and my friend died of cancer and his head was huge! Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. Hi, I'm 32 weeks pregnant but only measuring 30cm. I was told my first bub was head: 2 weeks ahead, body: on time and his legs: 2 weeks behind. I think I might have gone mad worrying if I hadn't read these messages! 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 . We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. Just FYI I think you might have posted in the wrong group! Ultrasounds measurements seem to be notoriously inaccurate. During non-stress tests with my first I was constantly told how big he was but it was on his head! My daughter measured 3 weeks behind in the head at her anatomy scan. 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!