I'm due March 17th, so only three weeks away now! For example: When nearing one to two weeks beyond the due date, and labor hasn't started on its on (postterm pregnancy) When labor . Do you have another u/s coming up anytime soon where they will take another measurement? The infection usually isnt very serious. I got into the specialist today! I Hi everybody,So my last scan @ 34 weeks my doctor printed the results of my growth ultrasound. I am in a similar situation as yours. When creating and updating content, we rely on credible sources: respected health organizations, professional groups of doctors and other experts, and published studies in peer-reviewed journals. Fetal growth restriction: screening and diagnosis. I noticed the same thing when I read my 21 week ultrasound report. 2019. 2019. In developed countries, the average birth weight of a full-term newborn is approximately 3.4 kg (7 + 1 2 lb), and is typically in the range of 2.7-4.6 kg (6.0-10.1 lb). There is no known cure or standard treatment for microcephaly. Our baby seriously measured 1-3rd percentile in about 10 ultrasounds including ones at high risk the entire pregnancy. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. Her head measured 90th percentile, after multiple scans showing less than 3rd to the 11th percentile throughout my pregnancy. Major birth defects data from population-based birth defects surveillance programs in the United States, 2006-2010. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/infants-with-fetal-intrauterine-growth-restriction [Accessed August 2021]. So, they did another ultrasound at our 22 week appointment and it was measuring closer to normal, although still on the small side. If your babys brain isnt growing properly, they may have a condition known as microcephaly. Meconium aspiration (when the baby inhales his own stool in the womb or during delivery). Try not to worry, all babies grow at a different pace. Its such a nightmare to go through but I found hope in stories like what ended up being mine! ok your post made me soooo happy. It's such a low percentile reading for the head. "The reason that is important [to note] is that most small babies are perfectly healthy. This is my 3rd baby but a different dad.