Baby measuring smaller than due date

[Abby1205]

I am currently 28 weeks pregnant. The ultra sound I had today revealed the baby was measuring at about 27 weeks and 2 days.  The dr. said her measurements were all a little small, in the 22nd percentile, where they would consider normal at 50 %.  Anyone else had this problem? Any advice is appriciated. We are first time parents and a little scared!!!

[varneeta]

plz consult other doctors too and then u'll be able to know wheather it's a serious matter or not.don't stik to only one doc in this case.

[Super_sally888]

Hi Ultrasounds are notoriously inaccurate for estimating baby size, particularly later in the pregnancy.  5 days out is nothing.  Recommend you don't worry....  Also there is a lot of normal variation in growth as the pregnancy progresses.

My last ultrasound they told me my baby is too big (33 wks vs the actual 30 weks) and now I am getting hell from my doctors about weight gain, diabetes control (I have GD, but it is pretty well controlled) etc.  But I had a midwife tell me my baby is small based on her palpatations.  Don't know who to believe but have decided not to worry either way.

[Heather3418]

Obviously sweetheart, not all babies are born weighing the same thing.  So it would be understandable that every baby grows differently.  Being smaller certainly doesn't make the baby inferior.  It just means that the baby is smaller than average....according to the doctors

I have to agree with Sally on this one.  I do not think that their methods of measuring size and weight are accurate at this stage in pregnancy.  So I say, please do not worry.  You little precious one will be fine.  I just feel it....Please don't worry.

All the best,
Heather

[Abby1205]

Thanks for the well wishes and advice!! It really helps to easy my worries!!

Thanks again!!

[katebud]

Hi Abby!

I just had my 28 week ultrasound yesterday, and I measured at 27cms on my uterus instead of 28.  But I was assured measuring a tiny bit small is not a big deal.  :)

I hope you have a great week.

[mel1553]

I had an US at 27wks and everything measured the same except her torso at 28 wks and her thigh bones at 30wks. So she's goin to be long legged and tall like her mommy...Dr. said. I wouldn't worry if measurments are slightly off or behind. I think they catch up in the end anyway.