Growth scan at 34 weeks

I wouldn’t worry, fundal height isn’t accurate at all 😊 so many things influence it

Hey, if you mean the bump measurement percentile I wouldn’t worry too much about it, it’s not a very accurate measurement, I went from 90th to 50th on those measurements and had a scan and everything was fine ☺️

Agreed, don’t worry about it - I was sent for a growth scan at around 32 weeks because my bump hadn’t grown, everything totally normal - soo many factors influence size of bump: water retention, hydration, if you had a big lunch!, baby position… my bump goes up and down! So don’t worry, it’s just a medical formality but it’s likely baby is all ok if you feel all ok 😊

I think 40th percentile is still healthy, my little girl went from the 10th to the 3rd and was tiny - but I had preeclampsia for a while and didn’t realise so she couldn’t grow and had to be born 36 weeks 6 days gestation at 4 pounds 10oz. She’s 11 weeks old now and doing great! I think 40th percentile is the average range, and refers to a more typical size than a severe restriction. Whereas my little girl had a severe restriction as my placenta was failing massively. They will just want to get you in for a scan / Doppler to check baby and placenta and blood flow through to baby. Try not to worry too much yet. X

Hello, I’m 33 plus 4 and had the exact same on Monday at my midwife appointment. I had an urgent scan yesterday and everything was absolutely fine. It was actually really nice to see baby again. The measurements on the scan were a lot more specific compared to bump measurements and even got an approximate weight. I was also extremely stressed and anxious. We came out more reassured if anything. Hope all goes well for you. Sending lots of love as I know how scary it can be. Thinking of you x

Thank you all ❤️ x

I wouldn't worry until you've had the scan. I got sent for an urgent one. Same day appointment as from fundal they thought baby had stopped growing.

Absolutely not the case at all.

Fundal measurements are based on so many variables that it's only ever really a guide. Could well be that baby has changed position or you've eaten less even!

Fundal height isn’t all that accurate I was measuring 2 weeks ahead with my first two and they were both a little under 6 pounds. Measured perfectly with my son and he was 7.5 pounds!

My midwife don’t measure the bump. She said they don’t do it anymore as it’s not accurate.

Even the scans at the Radiology are not accurate. Our bub was tracking around 40 percentile on all scans during my pregnancy he came out on the 1%. I was told by all nurses, doctors & midwife's in the hospital the scans are not that accurate, after birth of course when it was so mis matched.
I started producing Colostrum early in pregnancy and I never expressed as bubs growth I was told was good. But when he came out I had to stay in Hospital 3 days because he was so small and they were pushing concerns of not having enough food for him. I was told to go straight to formula to get weight on but my knowing I produced Colostrum so early I knew there was no issue with supply so we persevered and he never lost his baby weight but gained unlike most babies.
Sharing my story as my only regret was not expressing Colostrum when I had the chance. Would of saved alot of concern.

I wouldnt worry too much. I only ever had two bump measurements because my bump every went above the 5th centile in those measurements. I had scans instead.

Everyone has already said it! I think the scan is just to confirm if baby is going to be big or small! So they and you can plan if needed!

Echoing what everyone else said. I was also referred at my last midwife appt for him measuring small. At the scan he's measuring fine, in fact his head is above the 90th centile 😂 the fundal height measurements are so inaccurate. Tbh so are the growth scans. I had 2 scans 2 days a part back when I was 20w and he apparently jumped up 50 centiles in those 2 days 😂 I'd honestly take it all with a pinch of salt haha