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jparrish1jparrish1
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My mom had a wry healthy pregnancy. I was born a little early but not by much at all! I only weighed 3.13. I was very healthy just very small. Does this mean my baby will probably be very small like I was?
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  • Olive44Olive44 member

    That's really small.  I would think that would be considered IUGR.  Have you discussed this with your doctor?  Maybe your OB will give you a growth ultrasound to check.  I don't know if that necessarily means you could have a small baby though.

     

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  • snicksnacksnicksnack member
    My SIL was large, over 9 pounds, and was concerned she would have large babies as it resulted in c-sections for her mom.  Her OB said one does not have to do with the other.
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  • EMOmammaEMOmamma member

    There are a lot of reasons a seemingly healthy pregnancy would result in a tiny baby.  I had a good pregnancy w/ my son ( minor ms, 20lb weight gain, no swelling, but I did have high BP controlled w/ meds) and he was born about 39 weeks at 5lb5oz.  This was likely b/c of his 2vessel cord & abnormally small placenta.  Two things I had no control over and 30 years ago they might not have recognized.  They saw this at my a/s and I was monitored w/ growth u/s every few weeks.  If he hadn't been estimated over 5lb at my 36w check they would have prob recommended an induction/section at that point.  The idea being he could do better out than in at that point.

    If you're really concerned talk about it w/ your provider.


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  • amberlynnr7amberlynnr7 member
    imageOlive44:

    That's really small.  I would think that would be considered IUGR.  Have you discussed this with your doctor?  Maybe your OB will give you a growth ultrasound to check.  I don't know if that necessarily means you could have a small baby though.

     

    I agree.

    Anyway - genetics is just one factor. So, don't feel too bad. If you have concerns...talk to your OB. 

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