Measuring Small

[legomyago]

Anyone have their OB tell them that they are measuring small either this pregnancy or any previous? I was told I was measuring smaller than I should (29 weeks tomorrow) and she said if I'm still measuring small at my next appointment in two weeks, I'd need another ultrasound. In my first pregnancy, I started measuring small, but just a few days shy of 40 weeks. I had lost amniotic fluid (never noticed the loss though, so slow leak?) and since it was so close to the due date, they just waited a few days then induced me. What might I be looking at here? Amniotic fluid low? Some sort of growth restriction?  Everything has looked great prior to this.

[tikoberry99]

Apr 28, 2016 14:50:18 GMT -5 legomyago said:

Anyone have their OB tell them that they are measuring small either this pregnancy or any previous? I was told I was measuring smaller than I should (29 weeks tomorrow) and she said if I'm still measuring small at my next appointment in two weeks, I'd need another ultrasound. In my first pregnancy, I started measuring small, but just a few days shy of 40 weeks. I had lost amniotic fluid (never noticed the loss though, so slow leak?) and since it was so close to the due date, they just waited a few days then induced me. What might I be looking at here? Amniotic fluid low? Some sort of growth restriction?  Everything has looked great prior to this.

Did the ob tell you how far behind? I have the opposite issue with baby measuring 2 weeks ahead and everyone tells me the measurements are not accurate. I had to go in for a second level 2 ultrasound for growth and will get results tomorrow. I keep telling myself measurements don't mean much. Good luck, I'm sure everything will be fine

[melody330]

Sorry, no experience but I assume they will be just checking the baby's growth. Maybe the placenta blood flow, make sure it's not restricting any growth and still working well. I would also say that one scan won't tell you too much, they might want to do another in a few weeks to see what progress was made.

This far along though, measurements can be way off. Try not to worry!

[legomyago]

I'm feeling better after perusing the internet about this (imagine that, the internet not being fatalistic!). I am about 1-1.5 cm off, so it sounds like that is within normal limits. I start going every two weeks now, so we'll see what happens in a couple of weeks. I think maybe I'm anxious and she's watching it because of my first pregnancy. I do remember at the first one my placenta was pretty calcified, but again, that was at 40 weeks.

[mcktymck]

My OB told me that as long as I'm measuring within two weeks either way that everything is good, but I'm guessing since you had issues with your first pregnancy that they're are checking it out to be on the safe side!

[harlowjune1984]

I honestly wouldn't worry until they send you for an ultrasound and IF it ends up showing any issues. My first pregnancy, first I was measuring ahead. Then I was measuring behind. Then I was measuring right on target. Then measuring small again.

[Ray]

Apr 28, 2016 15:36:40 GMT -5 legomyago said:

I'm feeling better after perusing the internet about this (imagine that, the internet not being fatalistic!). I am about 1-1.5 cm off, so it sounds like that is within normal limits. I start going every two weeks now, so we'll see what happens in a couple of weeks. I think maybe I'm anxious and she's watching it because of my first pregnancy. I do remember at the first one my placenta was pretty calcified, but again, that was at 40 weeks.

My fundal measurement keep putting me 3 weeks ahead but all my ultrasounds show Flint measuring average - I wouldn't stress too much

[roccobabyk]

With my first pregnancy, I measured two weeks behind from early on. I wouldn't worry too much! They are all starting to grow at different rates now. Hopefully if you have to have another ultrasound it shows everything is okay and eases your mind.

[beebe918]

Fundal measurements are notoriously inaccurate, I would not worry about it at all, especially with such a small variation. If she sends you for an ultrasound next appt im sure it's just out of an abundance of caution. Ultrasound measurements are what really matter.

[comicSans]

Others have hinted at this, and I know it was mentioned in another thread, but the fundal height is a measurement of where your uterus is, above your pubic bone. It's not necessarily an indication of baby's size, even though they use it as a benchmark. If they end up doing an ultrasound it will be to get a better idea of baby's growth and they'll probably look at your fluid too, given your history.

[kbb4]

How timely. I'm sitting at OB after a growth ultrasound for being 5cm ahead at my last 2 appts. Measurements appeared ok buy waiting to talk to doc