Measuring small
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@Lottie thank you! Im now just worried shes too small in there
Easier said than done but try not to worry. Those bump measurements are notoriously inaccurate, and the majority of women who are sent for scans are carrying healthy size babies 💕
Our daughter was apparently measuring small. We found out at a 32 week scan (I had placenta previa on my 20 week scan so had to go back at 32) so they scheduled growth scans for us every fortnight until delivery. She came at 39 weeks and was 6lb 9oz so not overly small at all! Although it’s scary, try not to worry! Small baby doesn’t necessarily mean something is wrong, they may just be on the smaller side! Also, measurements do have a margin for error and aren’t always fully accurate. Just look after yourself 🥰
the same happened to me at 28 weeks and i went for a scan and the baby was perfect, i then went for another midwife appointment a new one, she sent me for a scan at 35 weeks and the baby was perfect again. Honestly the tape is not accurate at all, it is a peace of mind but don’t let it scare you the way it did for me, baby will be fine xx
Thank you everyone!!💖
Both my first pregnancy and second I measured small. But babies measured fine on scans, it’s just a precaution x
@Ellie did you have more than one growth scan?xx
I had 3 with my first but only 1 this time, however I’m tracking smaller this time. It depends how they trend x
Same thing happen to me! In my OB’s office the sonographer measured her very small. I was sent to see a specialist and they measured her average measurement but I still had to get ultrasounds weekly to make sure. She was born37 weeks 6lb 3 oz so not small at all for being 3 weeks early! It’s weird what I person sees compared to another.
She will be perfect for your body to birth ♥️
You don’t have to do anything. It’s recommended you have a scan. It’s common that bump measurements are inaccurate. Likely baby will be absolutely fine on the scan, try not to worry!