Question about growth scan results

mleec06

I have been getting growth scans my entire pregnancy (about every 4 weeks) because LO is measuring "small." My last growth scan was at 30 weeks and LO was measing in the less than 3 % for weight and 1% for head circum. I have my last u/s next week (week 36). Every time I go, the say she is growing, and following a curve, and bloodflow to placta looks good. My external measurements are all normal. I have gained about 16 pounds throughout the pregnancy so far.(Plus, I am 5'2 and hubby is 5'5, so we aren't exactly giants) I am just wondering what this all means. They have never used the terms SGA or IUGR, but I wonder if she qualifies? I am trying not to stress out because I know these things are not always accurate, but I am just curious if anyone has had similar experiences. This is my first and even though I am a nurse, I feel so lost!

EmR22

I don't have a similar experience but my understanding is that as long as LO grows it's good. I didn't have small measurements for my DD when I was pregnant but after she was born she consistently measured around 5% for height and weight and she is almost 4. But the dr keeps telling me she is growing so that is all that matters. Each kid has their own curve. 

 

pantsarella

I had a couple of later growth scans because my belly was not growing at the right rate, but the baby looked fine and in the 50th percentile at the first one. The second one she was much lower (around 15th). I asked the doctor because I was concerned and they said the only time they get concerned is when the baby is below the 5th percentile and NOT following a normal growth curve. If you're really concerned, press your doctor more to see if additional testing is warranted. 

magdalina.h

Less than 10 is IUGR, but she might just be a little girl since she's staying on her own curve.

hmontty

mleec06:

I have been getting growth scans my entire pregnancy (about every 4 weeks) because LO is measuring "small." My last growth scan was at 30 weeks and LO was measing in the less than 3 % for weight and 1% for head circum. I have my last u/s next week (week 36). Every time I go, the say she is growing, and following a curve, and bloodflow to placta looks good. My external measurements are all normal. I have gained about 16 pounds throughout the pregnancy so far.(Plus, I am 5'2 and hubby is 5'5, so we aren't exactly giants) I am just wondering what this all means. They have never used the terms SGA or IUGR, but I wonder if she qualifies? I am trying not to stress out because I know these things are not always accurate, but I am just curious if anyone has had similar experiences. This is my first and even though I am a nurse, I feel so lost!

Think about it this way: percentages are a spread, so although most babies fall at 50% (average), for every baby who is at 95%, there is another at 5%. My babies were both >99% on everything (and still are)...so that means they have counterparts somewhere at <1%. BUT...both sets are totally healthy. It is the growing and following a consistent curve for the individual child that is important.

sfeebs13

I agree w/ PP. She is growing and that's whats important.