I think he went from measuring a week ahead to 2 weeks ahead at this point. LGA can occur when the mother has too much weight or diabetes. But this isnt always the case. Were still waiting on the results (3weeks later) but from memory with my first the hospital changed the due date (and she was only 1 day out) so I expect them to this time as well. My babies always measure ahead they ended up being 9lbs 1oz 21ins long (born at 40weeks) and 7lbs14oz 21.25in long (born at 38w3d) I'm only 5'2" and starting weight was 115-120lbs for me both pregnancies and I put on 30lbs with each. It is completely normal according to its fundal height. To save yourself the stress, check out what to wear during labor in preparation! So if it is measured 2 weeks ahead, it wont come early. 1999;94(4):583-7. doi:10.1016/s0029-7844(99)00347-6, Mongelli M, Wilcox M, Gardosi J. Estimating the date of confinement: Ultrasonographic biometry versus certain menstrual dates. Fundal height usually refers to the measurement from the top of your uterus down to the top of your pubic bone. It is also called fetal macrosomia. Has anyone been induced before? I'm my case it was both. Sonographer wasn't remotely concerned. This baby is measuring a little smaller, only two weeks ahead but neither of my OB have mentioned getting induced because of it. Dating scan 2 weeks behind - noticias Eurokarpa The rest are described below. I wasnt on board and my primary OBGYN agreed with me. It means your baby is measuring that number of weeks bigger than what you'd expect for that week. Like 199420172022 Just so curious to see if he is huge or ends up being tall like my dad! Diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound above and below the beta-hCG discriminatory zone. Create an account or log in to participate. This baby had better come early like the older sibling!! My son was measuring two weeks ahead last month but now he is right on track again. They can also be up to a pound off so you just never know. PP here. In the worst-case scenario, it could alter the baby genetically. So I went back this morning n baby has grown again n I'm now measuring 38 weeks at 35 weeks, so 3 weeks ahead. If the growth seems to be in general 2 weeks ahead, you probably just have a bigger baby. Wow, thanks! Lol. 2023 Dotdash Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Femur length is 50th centile. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines.
