That's for kids who fall right in the 50th percentile. Usually my kids heads have measured bigger than the abdomen (IUGR) but not the case this time. 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 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! I would love to hear from someone who had a similar experience and everything was okay. Im a FTM. Thank you for your reply! Doctor repeatedly said not to worry and didnt recommend any further tests or anything so I am trying not to freak out about it. So I associate a big head with cancer bc of that experience . April 2011. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. The remains of a former organism normally begin to decompose shortly after death. 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). 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. I really hope that the measurements were wrong. So she dint seem to be concerned. His head measures smaller than average on ultrasounds and while at the pediatricians office when they would measure. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. I had a son who's head was measuring about a week ahead. I amhaving regular ultrasounds to monitor babies growth for other non relate issues. I wouldn't worry too much. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. YIKES! Thanks Melmom! dd's head was 16 inches at birth and she was 22 1/4 inches long and 10 1/2 lbs. Then suddenly at 37 weeks baby dropped and he went back to normal. At 36 weeks my ultrasound showed baby was measuring 34+5. So while it can be difficult, try not to compare your baby bump to anyone elses. My partner's niece had a small head (at least there was concerns as a tiny baby) but she is fine. After checking and rechecking they just decided it was the way he had his head really low and turned. My first was in the 5th percentile for head circumference. I guess I'm just looking for anyone with a similar experience so I can feel at least a little less anxious. Hello, just looking for some reassurance, just had a growth scan at 34 weeks and 5 days. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. All those measurements are just guesses. I declined, but apparently they can detect a smaller head at that gestation? Now back at my normal place I had a scan yesterday 27+2 weeks. At my last scan (20 weeks) everything was measuring fine. 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. I guess I'm just going to feel guilty and worried until I have a reason not to :/. She caught right up to the 50th percentile. I had an ultrasound today and baby's body is measuring 5 days ahead and baby's head is measuring 2 weeks ahead. Post author: Post published: May 28, 2022 Post category: Post comments: He came out looking purportionately just like my other babies. We did the genetic counseling early on in pregnancy, is there additional testing you were offered? Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. they just said it shoul;d be ok and if its not its too late. She is squished up so I'm sure that makes it harder to measure too. Hes so stubborn and will not move his hands from around his face! Yes me! I was a nervous wreck during that time but her head ended up being back on track at the next scan. Babys head was measuring 36 weeks. However, this news shouldn't cause you to worry. I was measuring 2 weeks over for a bit. This is the diameter between the two sides of the head and is measured after 13 weeks. X, My last pregnancy I had regular growth scans as they thought she was on the smaller side. They aren't still sure why the baby is measuring small, possible placental insufficiency. The rest of her measurements fell between 40 and 50 percentile. Just a big boy. 2 weeks off seems a long ways off if she's so confident it was a good picture. She asked about history of small heads in the family. I am due in about 3 weeks. From this ultrasound the babys measurements were: My daughter measured 3 weeks behind in the head at her anatomy scan. 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. I might be wrong but it's my understanding that if both head and abdomen measuring small than it is possibly symmetric IUGR. the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. It is now my size. 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. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. I know my ovulation date and should have been 8 weeks 0 days. My baby's head measured over 2 weeks ahead but dr wasn't concerned since everything looked normal and healthy, just big. There are few well known reasons for measuring small. My baby also did get big growth spurt around 35-36 weeks. 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). Wishing you the best with your little bub! I have had a bunch of ultrasounds and they've all showed normal growth, until the one a week ago. 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. Today I found out that my baby's head circumference is measuring 3 weeks behind (less than 2%) at 36 weeks ultrasound :(. 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. Sorry to hear you're going through this. I have to formally kick count every day ( even though baby is usually really active ) and I have an ultrasound next week. Their measurement may be inaccurate due to how baby is positioned or maybe it's just a small baby . Good luck. Am also not googling!! I'm 33 weeks and my baby's head is measuring 4 weeks behind. I think it might be because babies head is so low down its hard to get an accurate measurement. :). But I musy say it's a little bit of a worry as I am hoping for a natural drug free birth lol. Hey Emma! I was worried he would have a huge head and with a little body. 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? All rights reserved. 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. At 36 weeks my ultrasound showed baby was measuring 34+5. 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. big!) We tested for genetic issues, to see if that's what could be restricting her growth. Breastfeeding: the trick to a comfy latch. Smarter than average and tall skinny with a smaller head (not noticeably) but just shaped smaller than average. They've told me to keep a hospital bag ready whenever I go in for a sc. 10 weeks pregnant but measuring 6 weeks. The Formula for the calculation. Im 39+1 week pregnant, and just found out today Im measuring 37 weeks and have been for my past 2 appointments. Just FYI I think you might have posted in the wrong group! My doctor wasn't scared but she said "I'm gonna tell you not to worry but I know you will." Ultrasound measuring baby at 6 weeks not 10 (4 weeks behind)9. 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. Every baby is different and they will all grow differently. Third, baby might be born short or might catch up. 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. the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. he's 2 and has to wear adult size hats. It's such a low percentile reading for the head. Similar situation with head measurement behind just wanting to know how it turned out, My baby turned out fine. They were way off and I wish I didn't let it upset me. 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. All rights reserved. And sure enough, I now have a healthy 18 month old son who has a head in the 90%. My first baby I gave birth at 40 weeks and she weighed 6.6lbs. What?! l. Lreay93. You shouldnt have to be stressed about this and its your doctors responsibility to provide you with what you need to understand. It's so hard not to freak out. 6 weeks + no fetal pole = scared. Even with accurate measurements, the correlation. Create an account or log in to participate. Was it 1% like the measurement they estimated. Yup I've been measuring a little behind all along, my OB isn't concerned at all. They only deliver early if the growth reduces from its usual rate. TIA! My oldest has a macrosomic head, at age 3 his head was just slightly smaller than mine. Learn more about, When and How Babies Learn About Object Permanence, As a Single Mom, I Struggled to Accept Help During the 4th Trimester. So I just had a scan this morn and I'm 28+3 and baby's head is measuring 30 weeks. I had a terrible bout of flu for 6 weeks and had to take some medications that I didn't need with my daughter. was the rest of ur child measuring smaller as well? TIA! Yes Im sure youre right. He's 3 and he's fine. This happens to me too 2 weeks ago: was bang on 6 weeks went for my scan, gestational sac, yolk sac seen. 20052023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. Its something we laughed about in the end - the Paed visited us in hospital and made a point to reassure us babe was normal - theres a spectrum for a reason and someone had to be on the bigger end. Theyre generally pretty off x, Meet other parents of March 2022 babies and share the joys and challenges as your children grow. 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. 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. I went it for my first ultrasound at 8 weeks 1 day (Im positive of my dates). 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. Made me nervous though. why is my baby's head measuring 2 weeks behind. he was born a few days ago weighing 6 lbs 10 ounces- completely normal! 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. Im going to make an appointment to see my doctor on Monday to discuss more but would love some reassurance in the meantime. These things happen, some babies have bigger heads. I just wanted to post this to see if anyone else is/has experienced this with their pregnancy. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. No heartbeat on the ultrasound at 6 weeks, Could the doctor be wrong. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). Their measurement may be inaccurate due to how baby is positioned or maybe it's just a small baby 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). Im hoping someone maybe has some experience with this situation. 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 . 2 MONTHS would one big head baby :). Today I had an ultrasound with a high-risk specialist and she confirmed the head measurments are still 3 weeks behind. why is my baby's head measuring 2 weeks behind. It seemed really large to me anyway, compared with my other children. Growth scans showed he was small. My baby girl is measuring big (70th percentile) but her head is even bigger (90th percentile!) I'm 26 weeks pregnant and am also faced with a baby with a small head, measuring in the 3rd percentile. Have to go for a scan next week to check baby's growth and liquor volume. Most babies will naturally grow out of any flat spots they develop during the first few months of their life. In a nutshell. We had a similar issue with babys head being small at the 20 week scan. A value below 50 percent means a child's head circumference is less than the average. 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). Looks like you're in your third trimester? Mine measured 3 weeks ahead last scan and i was 32 weeks! 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. At 32 weeks baby was 3lbs 14oz and just reached 10th percentile. A week max it used to be. My babys head has been measuring behind since around 20 weeks. Anyone else have heads measuring smaller or bigger? The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. 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. For girls, the average weight at 15 is 115 pounds. It increases from about 2.4 cm at 13 weeks to about 9.5 cm at term. Anyone ever have a little one who's head is measuring 2 weeks ahead.what does it or could it mean? Both my kids heads have measured 2-3 weeks ahead with no concerns from my OB. So far, they are perfectly fine and are extremely intelligent . We did the Maternity21 test, which is non invasive and highly accurate (98-99% I think). Unfortunately his head is measuring TWO whole weeks ahead. The doctor said my baby's brain is functioning Normal but the head is very small, so they've suspected microcephaly. She could have just done some major growing or the measurements were off. I was advised to be induced at 38 weeks but I refused. Perfectly healthy. I didnt get to see my doctor due to her being out sick. yeah he's got a huge head. I'm 33 weeks and my baby's head is measuring 4 weeks behind. It scared me and freaked me out but he was just fine. It sounds like your daughter is gaining normally now! Best of luck! Now back at my normal place I had a scan yesterday 27+2 weeks. Gave birth at 39 weeks she weighed 6.5lbs. 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! But this late in the game it doesn't mean much as long as fluid levels and placenta function are good. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Thanks ladies. consultant says it could be fine or it could indicate an underlying problem but we've no way of knowing. 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. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). It may also. They will keep an eye on you with growth scans. 20062023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. I think I might have gone mad worrying if I hadn't read these messages! It sounds like your baby's abdomen and other measurements are OK. Hi, I had this with my 3rd. Hope it goes well for you. my belly measured the same for a whole month so my ob ordered a growth scan which I had today. When I think of a big head I think of cancer and I need to not associate the two so help!! Mine is about the same. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. The sonographer told me that the baby's head was measuring small, but within normal. I was hoping that was the case! 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. I really don't think its that big a deal if its measuring a week behind. Yup buba was measuring 36 weeks for everything at the 36+2 scan other . Ok so its not as concerning if baby is overall smaller, but lets just hope its a wrong measurement. They monitored me more closely. ds's head is still giant though. and his abdomen too. 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. :D. If there was a worry your Dr. would let you know. I think there's a chance that a baby could have minimal to no intellectual disability. At my anatomy scan, baby's head was measuring almost three weeks behind while the rest of her body was fine. even the doctor said so at his last appointment. 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. Today I went back to check growth and baby girl is growing and her head is still one week behind. I was relieved with the radiologist report. Some tall some short some chunky some skinny. It was 1 week of at our anatomy scan but everything else seems fine. Alternating head position: Back sleep is still the safest way for your baby to sleep. So my advice is that as hard as it is, if the doctors assure you all is well, try not to worry! The doc today wasnt my normal doctor just the one who did the ultrasound. 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! The earliest my doc can see me is Tuesday so Ill just tough it out til then. 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 had a follow up scan due to a virus (coxsackie b) I contracted in the beginning of my third trimester. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Meet other parents of April 2019 babies and share the joys and challenges as your children grow. 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. You all have made me feel better. Sounds like the doctor who spoke to you didnt have a very good bedside manner and defo didnt explain things very well! 20062023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. Everything has been healthy and normal, shes just small. They did two measurements, the BPD was like 4 weeks behind what my actually gestational weeks is while the HC is about two weeks behind so I think youre right they took an average. why is my baby's head measuring 2 weeks behind. Hi everyone. 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. Baby's head is appropriately sized for 40 weeks 5 days, (i.e. Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), also known as fetal growth restriction (FGR), is a condition in which babies appear smaller than expected. I've had two ultrasounds at the perinatologist's and he said the head is growing along the curve, it's just small because he's breech. I'm scared but my doctor isn't, so I'm trying to trust that. My doctor wasn't too worried, and either way we will love our son, so I declined the ultrasound. Your 15-year-old may weigh more or less than that and still be perfectly healthy. has anyone else had this? No one seems concerned about it. I had an ultrasound today with a perinatologist and baby looked great. 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! Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. Thanks for the advice! Goes the other way too! But it grew on target. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. I have a wee babe measuring in the 6th percentile. 19/09/2020 16:38. I actually asked about microcephaly two weeks ago when I first saw the results (thats where my first thought went too). she always measured 2 weeks ahead at every ultrasound and was nearly a week late. 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. keep in mind 2 weeks difference is very normal:). I appreciate your response. I suppose there must be a little more to it than mine. Did you or DH visit any country with the virus? I went today at 32 weeks and her weight was 3.8. Ive googled it and apparently its something to be worried about, her head is in the 95th percentile!!! Keep your head up mama if there was something concerning Im sure they would tell you !! I'm currently 34 weeks 2 days prego. I was told my first bub was head: 2 weeks ahead, body: on time and his legs: 2 weeks behind. Like always staying in the 5% range. Try not to worry. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. We have had all the optional blood work for chromosome issues, the nt scan etc and all looked fine. But this late in the game it doesn't mean much as long as fluid levels and placenta function are good. 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. Although maybe they'll induce me if it does and he'll come a bit early which I would not mind. I hope you get all the belp amd support you need. I saw 27w5d and was concerned because I'm only 25w0d. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Must run in the family. 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 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. 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.
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