Growth scan

Just had a growth scan 35 + 2 and they said baby is weighing 3.5lbs, I had a growth scan at 28 weeks and he was 3lbs then. I’m back for a scan in 2 weeks but they said if he drops again they will look to induce me at 37-38 weeks now I’m scared!

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Don't be scared, my niece was born at 34 weeks weighing 3lb 3oz and she's a perfectly healthy 3 year old and you'd never know she was a premmy, she spent a month in the nicu until she weighed 4lb

I’m in the same situation. Next growth scan at 37 weeks and they’ll look to induce if babies not grown enough. I’m thinking of pushing for a csection rather than induction though.

I’ve just had similar! I’m 35+6 & baby is 2.5kg (5.5lbs) which puts her on the 14th centile 🤷🏻‍♀️
Gotta go back in 2 weeks too. They talked about bringing my section to 38 weeks if she’s not back on track with her growth. What did you last baby weigh at birth? x

Just gave birth to my 2.05 kg baby , I had the same problem, baby weighed on the 2nd centile. So doctors asked me to be induced at 36+6 weeks as uterine artery showed more resistance Did not enjoy the process but atleast he is here safe and sound. We were in the hospital for a week as he got newborn jaundice

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