32 weeks. Just had a scheduled ultrasound today because at my last appointment, baby was measuring small and we just found out today that he does have fetal growth restriction. I’m scared that it may be something I did because I haven’t really taken my prenatals as much as I should be and I’ve smoked a little throughout my pregnancy. My OB said that maybe because I’m small that I’m just having a small baby. I was 108 pounds before pregnancy (5’1). Any other small women have small babies?
Read more on PeanutThe views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of Peanut.
Learn more about our guidelines.
Hi! Going through the same thing. I am 5’1 and weigh 115. They are inducing me due to fetal growth restriction. Genetically wise I was a small baby and weighed 5 pounds full term. My father was born 4 pounds and full term. It just happens .

I’m 5’1 and my husband is 5’4 and no surprise, our son is teeny. I’m expecting this baby (I’m 35 weeks) to be teeny too! ❤️ My husband and I were both 6 pounds when we were born and were little babies.

I don’t think it’s anything you did! I have been pretty bad at taking the prenatals too and I’m 4’10” and idk how big my baby is. They don’t do any other ultrasounds unless I start measuring small. Everytime they do the measuring tape I’m a week ahead. I was 140 before I got pregnant and I’ve gained 26 pounds.
I think stuff just happens!

Same

I am 5’2 and my husband is 5’9 and my son was measuring small and he ended up being born on his due date at 6 pounds 12 ounces. He is almost 3 months old and only 11 pounds.

You and baby are more than likely perfectly fine! Mine was growth restricted nearly the whole time but still came out full term and 6 pounds. Small parents usually always produce small babies and that’s completely normal. Don’t be too worried!

I'm 5'2 and around 95lb-105lb when I'm not pregnant. I was 6lb 11oz and husband (5'10) was 11lb 2oz at birth
Previous Pregnancy Stats:
20yr, 38w 3d, 136lb - baby: 6lb 10oz, 19"
22yr, 40w 1 day, 146lb - baby: 8lb, 21.5"
Currently (28 now) almost 34 weeks pregnant and weighed 133lb last check 😅 think I might have a big baby cuz I'm already almost the same weight I delivered my first at and I'm still a month from then..

I would stay away from smoking if you can🙏🏻 my friend’s baby has apraxia. She smoked a few times and also had a glass of wine here and there because she read it was ok. She didn’t for her second one and baby was ok. One time is probably fine, but just be careful💗
And the size probably has nothing to do with it! If you’re small, your baby will probably be small too😘

I’m 5’4 and was 103 lbs before getting pregnant, my baby is on the smaller side as well, my dr said it’s normal since I’m pretty small myself also when I was born I was only about 6 lbs