This was super concerning because last week I was measuring fine. I'm 31 weeks and she's weighing at 3.4. Published: April 17, 2019 at 9:41 am. They will keep an eye on you with growth scans. 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. The doctor told me usually there the head circumference and the width would both be significantly off. I highly recommend it. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. was the rest of ur child measuring smaller as well? 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. What was your little ones weight? Try not to worry. We have had all the optional blood work for chromosome issues, the nt scan etc and all looked fine. The doctor said my baby's brain is functioning Normal but the head is very small, so they've suspected microcephaly. Also what does bpd actually mean is that the babies full length? also if baby is head down the head can be pushed into the cervix and hard to measure. big!) 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. Prompting many growth scans etc in the first few. She was born weighting 6lbs 14 ozs so she was just a peanut. Create an account or log in to participate. He just didn't have huge noggin. My baby's head circumference and BPD are measuring at 5th percentile which is very small. 20062023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. The Formula for the calculation. 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? For girls, the average weight at 15 is 115 pounds. 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. At 36 weeks my ultrasound showed baby was measuring 34+5. At my last scan (20 weeks) everything was measuring fine. Similar situation with head measurement behind just wanting to know how it turned out, My baby turned out fine. I'm 26 weeks pregnant and am also faced with a baby with a small head, measuring in the 3rd percentile. He came out looking purportionately just like my other babies. Ok so its not as concerning if baby is overall smaller, but lets just hope its a wrong measurement. So the Maternity21 and extra growth scans was all we opted to do. All rights reserved. Just a big boy. Hi everyone. My baby's head was measuring 2.5 weeks ahead today. HC is measuring a week behind and BPD is measuring 3 weeks behind. the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. I amhaving regular ultrasounds to monitor babies growth for other non relate issues. 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. At 36 weeks my ultrasound showed baby was measuring 34+5. And to deliver you prem there would have to be sufficient evidence baby was struggling in there. Today I found out that my baby's head circumference is measuring 3 weeks behind (less than 2%) at 36 weeks ultrasound :(. From this ultrasound the babys measurements were: My daughter measured 3 weeks behind in the head at her anatomy scan. Post author: Post published: May 28, 2022 Post category: Post comments: 19/09/2020 16:38. because if ur baby is just smaller then measuring small in the head circumference isnt really an indiction of a problem. 2 MONTHS would one big head baby :). 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'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. c She did say being up to two weeks behind or ahead wasn't a reason to worry in itself. I had an ultrasound at 38 weeks my last pregnancy. [emoji22] This happened 4 wks ago now. It's such a low percentile reading for the head. I think I might have gone mad worrying if I hadn't read these messages! And sure enough, I now have a healthy 18 month old son who has a head in the 90%. Just like his daddy! I hope you get all the belp amd support you need. Just got a bit of a shock when I saw the 1% percentile for that measurement but her size overall is 33%. Anyone have little ones with their heads measuring 1 week or so behind? she is growing into her head nicely now. 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. My dr isnt the least bit concerned. 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. If they're talking 5 days to 2 weeks, I'd call that within normal limits. I think there's a chance that a baby could have minimal to no intellectual disability. the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. I was relieved with the radiologist report. But it grew on target. 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 . Babys head was measuring 36 weeks. 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. Nobody ever worried, and he was born with a very large head, which he grew into. During non-stress tests with my first I was constantly told how big he was but it was on his head! They are going to check the head circumference again to rule out microcephaly. This message is for Radchick. 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 . 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. I was a nervous wreck during that time but her head ended up being back on track at the next scan. TIA! It's not a big deal. My kids heads always measured ahead. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. Her weight was 3.3. This was new. Thank you for your reply! 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. Smarter than average and tall skinny with a smaller head (not noticeably) but just shaped smaller than average. 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. I was so worried. Anyone else have heads measuring smaller or bigger? 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 last baby was 10th percentile and me and my partner are not big people. Yesterday I had my glucose test and 28 week appointment (technically Im 28wks 5d). Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. Am also not googling!! Yes me! 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. I saw 27w5d and was concerned because I'm only 25w0d. Baby is measuring about 4lbs and 6 days behind overall which I didnt think was too bad. These things happen, some babies have bigger heads. I've had two miscarriages prior to my daughter and had heavy bleeding for my whole first trimester with this pregnancy and feel like I can never just relax and not worry. My sons was born with a 38cm head. I'm on my 6th, my babies always measured above 50th on everything except for their heads, they were anywhere from 3-10th percentile. My doctor isnt worried and said everything is totally normal. Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), also known as fetal growth restriction (FGR), is a condition in which babies appear smaller than expected. They're going to recheck again in another two weeks and also done torch screening. So Dr. came in a had a go with the scan and spent time measuring her belly a few times, and listening to blood flow. My OB plans for me to carry to 38 weeks, 5 days and then induction due to having a precipitous labour with my last one. We figured, we would love the baby either way so there was no point in risking an amnio. I was asked to go om bedrest so my body can be relaxed enough to do what its meant to do. It's showing as less than 1% percentile. He was head down, weighing 4 lbs 3 oz, and everything looked perfect. she always measured 2 weeks ahead at every ultrasound and was nearly a week late. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. Im 39+1 week pregnant, and just found out today Im measuring 37 weeks and have been for my past 2 appointments. consultant says it could be fine or it could indicate an underlying problem but we've no way of knowing. The HC measurement is in the 8th percentile but the BPD is less than 1 percentile. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). Usually my kids heads have measured bigger than the abdomen (IUGR) but not the case this time. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. His head measures smaller than average on ultrasounds and while at the pediatricians office when they would measure. Now back at my normal place I had a scan yesterday 27+2 weeks. 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. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. 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. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. But this late in the game it doesn't mean much as long as fluid levels and placenta function are good. 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). Recurrence of chromosomal defects. What?! Embryo measuring behind with no heartbeat. A percentile of 50% represents the average or mean head circumference. The measurements in the ultrasound did turn out wrong. 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! But for the past 2 months she is measuring 2 weeks behind. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. I'm 37 weeks. Ultrasound is becomes more and more innaccurate the later you are in pregnancy. 6 weeks + no fetal pole = scared. 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. I have had a bunch of ultrasounds and they've all showed normal growth, until the one a week ago. 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. There are few well known reasons for measuring small. The scan was done at my perinatalogist (Already high risk.) 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! Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. I feel the same, surely the doctor would have recommended more tests and a further scan at least. It doesn't hurt and your peace of mind is important. My baby's head measured over 2 weeks ahead but dr wasn't concerned since everything looked normal and healthy, just big. This happens to me too 2 weeks ago: was bang on 6 weeks went for my scan, gestational sac, yolk sac seen. Must run in the family. 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. why is my cheesecake oily; Uncategorized; why is my baby's head measuring 2 weeks behind Today I went back to check growth and baby girl is growing and her head is still one week behind. Death is the irreversible cessation of all biological functions that sustain an organism. The place I went to (Fetal Studio) has a doctor who does the ultrasounds. Sorry to hear you're going through this. Then right when I found out I was expecting my mother told me that sperm can carry the virus for up to 9 months. My first was in the 5th percentile for head circumference. All rights reserved. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. Just a big head. After checking and rechecking they just decided it was the way he had his head really low and turned. Both my nephews' heads measured big, too, but they're just fine. I suppose there must be a little more to it than mine. Now back at my normal place I had a scan yesterday 27+2 weeks. My little girl is measuring 3-4 weeks ahead at 36wk scan. It's so hard not to freak out. We had the option of going to a maternal fetal specialist to do an amnio just because she was so tiny, but we declined that. But her. I am due in about 3 weeks. She asked about history of small heads in the family. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Hoping to get in to high risk ultrasound tech in next few days so I don't have to wait an eternity. My first son has a smaller head. In other bases. Some tall some short some chunky some skinny. Well seem bigger. 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. From this ultrasound the baby's measurements were: EDD by Ultrasound: 5/27/18 = 26 Weeks 5 Days by Ultrasound Presentation: Breech We did the genetic counseling early on in pr. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Thank you oinktastic. I didnt get to see my doctor due to her being out sick. Learn more about. I'm not overly worried just yet, the scan machines only need to be slightly out and it can change the measurements. So my advice is that as hard as it is, if the doctors assure you all is well, try not to worry! We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. In rare cases, the placenta simply wears out and tends to stop working even before the fetus is able to grow in the womb. Is my baby going to have an enormous head?! 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. I really don't think its that big a deal if its measuring a week behind. So that made a vaginal delivery much much nicer ;) There was nothing wrong with his adorable little head and he looked perfectly normal. 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. Microcephaly is a condition in which your baby's head is smaller than those of other children of the same age and sex. ds's head is still giant though. 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). Goes the other way too! I had the exact same thing happen at 36 weeks - they did a scan to measure and his head measured in the less than 1%. The HC measurement is in the 8th percentile but the BPD is less than 1 percentile. liab914/09/19. Lol I hope the leg length is wrong. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. Yes Im sure youre right. So while it can be difficult, try not to compare your baby bump to anyone elses. IUGR may often be a result of a small parent, but the . Still always measures big for head, height, and weight. As baby gets closer to your due date its less likely that their measurements of baby are accurate. lol Have any of your babies head's measured that far ahead? They only deliver early if the growth reduces from its usual rate. But the first measurements she got of his leg was for just 37 weeks and change. In a nutshell. All her measurements were proportionate. It sounds like your daughter is gaining normally now! X, My last pregnancy I had regular growth scans as they thought she was on the smaller side. 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). 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. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. The rest of her measurements fell between 40 and 50 percentile. You all have made me feel better. I had a son who's head was measuring about a week ahead. Thanks Melmom! Hopefully it doesn't mean anything bad. 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. Wishing you the best with your little bub! Anyhow, Did they do two measurements and take the average or was it just one? We have had all the optional blood work for chromosome issues, the nt scan etc and all looked fine. why is my baby's head measuring 2 weeks behind. 08/09/2016 at 8:00 pm. I just want to know if anyone's been in a similar situation as me and had their babies Head come out normal? Sorry to hear you're going through this. yeah he's got a huge head. Baby boy has moved up the 42nd percentile, averaging 5.7 pounds. Is anyone else going through this or have more information about this? I guess I'm just going to feel guilty and worried until I have a reason not to :/. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. Ive been getting lots of ultrasound and Doppler monitoring to make sure placenta is functioning properly and that baby is growing. 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 first baby I gave birth at 40 weeks and she weighed 6.6lbs. Your baby's femur while a week behind by averages is still longer than 20 of 100 other babies at the same gestational age. Sounds like the doctor who spoke to you didnt have a very good bedside manner and defo didnt explain things very well! Anyone ever have a little one who's head is measuring 2 weeks aheadwhat does it or could it mean? Again, sorry for jumping right to Zika but it was the first thing that came to my head when I read your post! They said her head is still measuring small but the tech said she thinks she's just petite. so they said they'd recheck her growth at my next appointment in two weeks. Like always staying in the 5% range. :). So I just had a scan this morn and I'm 28+3 and baby's head is measuring 30 weeks. I declined, but apparently they can detect a smaller head at that gestation? This may be because of problems with the placenta, caused by the pregnancy complication pre-eclampsia. 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. thanks for this! Different babies of the same weight can have different head size, therefore, dating in the later part of pregnancy is generally considered unreliable. We laughed and I assume it's something we will keep an eye on. 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. I guess if I dont have to push out a big head thats good. 10 weeks pregnant but measuring 6 weeks. Baby is measuring about 4lbs and 6 days behind overall which I didn't think was too bad. So she dint seem to be concerned. Thank you. I wonder if maybe my doc is just trying to be super thorough with the high risk OB appointment. l. Lreay93. They told me that with my firstborn son. 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. Looks like you're in your third trimester? My DH, his brother and my brother all have had macrosomic heads since utero. 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. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. We went back for a growth scan at 28 weeks and everything looked fine, and they said the measurements were likely inaccurate at our 20 week scan. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. I had a terrible bout of flu for 6 weeks and had to take some medications that I didn't need with my daughter. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. I was 34 1 during scan. However, this news shouldn't cause you to worry. Both my kids heads have measured 2-3 weeks ahead with no concerns from my OB. 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! It was 1 week of at our anatomy scan but everything else seems fine. I was told my first bub was head: 2 weeks ahead, body: on time and his legs: 2 weeks behind. Alternating head position: Back sleep is still the safest way for your baby to sleep. To help you get started read our. 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. 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. Posted 2/1/18. thats reassuring to read. What a shitty response to your question by OB. I had a scan at 30 weeks 2 weeks ago and my little girls head was in the 2% and body in the 46%. So average weight for the baby at is 1.9lbs mines is . Today I went back to check growth and baby girl is growing and her head is still one week behind. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. WTF. The doc today wasnt my normal doctor just the one who did the ultrasound. When I think of a big head I think of cancer and I need to not associate the two so help!! Try not to read too much into it ;) my little guy is now 7. . dd's head was 16 inches at birth and she was 22 1/4 inches long and 10 1/2 lbs. 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.