How accurate is the ultrasound gestational age???

[juniJay]

Hey ladies!! I have a question that I've been very curious about ever since I had my first ultrasound done. My gestational age says I'm due in October, 5th, which would make me 33wks  & 4 days today, but my midwife says that the due date is September, 30th. Should I go by the ultrasound gestational age? Is it more accurate than the date my midwife gives me??

[juniJay]

Thank you all ladies!! And good luck to you all! This is my first pregnancy and I am super exited!! Can't wait to meet my beautiful baby girl.

[Mommabanielle]

Same question! But I think I'd listen to the midwife? I had my first ultrasound today. Thought for sure I was 6+4, but the doctor told me 4 or 5! I'm a little bummed because I've been sick since Sunday, so that just means more time to be sick... But I still feel so lucky, it's hard to complain too much.:) good luck, and don't get too disappointed if you go over, you'll still have your baby in your arms at the end of it all.

[WaitingForOct]

I'm due Oct 4th, yay for us! But yes I would stick with that date as well. According to the ultrasound I'm 37 weeks, but that's because she had a major growth spurt at 30 weeks. This doesn't necessarily change my due date, just that she's currently "ahead" of the "average". Hope that helps. Good luck!!

[luka_n_baby2]

Ultrasounds later in pregnancy aren't very accurate because babies grow at different rates. Early ultrasounds are pretty accurate. I have to go off my ultrasounds because I don't regularly ovulate so it's a guessing game.