Baby Measuring Small

I just want to say that I’m in the same boat as you, and waiting for answers. I’m so sorry. It’s such an anxiety inducing spot to be in.

I’m 34 weeks along, and my baby boy is measuring all over the place. 12th percentile overall in weight, but his head is in the 80th percentile, and his waist is in the 4th. 😕

Not sure how to even feel about that. They’re sending me to a specialist at a children’s hospital…but the appointment is two weeks away and I’m waiting on pins and needles.

I hope everything turns out well for you. I’m gonna follow along on your post to see if anyone else has any answers.

In previous weeks 28 and 30 we were measuring in the 3rd percentile and they started checking me every two weeks but I was encouraged to ensure I was eating enough. Last week at 33 weeks I measured in the 6th percentile so they are now checking every three weeks. It's out of our control so I'm just considering myself lucky that they are monitoring it as they want to ensure that the placenta is feeding her enough.

From London. I was sent to fetal medicine team for this and one other reason. Got bi weekly scans and my daughter had marginal cord insertion so was lower percentile. If baby is following their own curve on a chart even if lower it should be fine! If babies losing weight then they know there maybe a cord or placenta issue. Good luck!

My little girl was measuring the same . We had big scans ect back in Cardiff anyways she was born at 37 weeks and she was small size for gestation on the 2nd centile. 44cm for 2kilos400. Didnt need nicu or else next day we were home
She is now nearly 3 . She is petite but following her centile :) .

Scan are very not accurate x

My baby was measuring small i think she was estimated to be 4lbs. She was born early at 34+6 at 3lbs. Perfectly healthy, she feeds amazing putting on weight like you wouldn't believe. She's just a tiny girl.
I wouldn't stress there's nothing you can do, your baby is small that's it, obviously unless they tell you there's a reason that's of concern

Same for my daughter , I delivered at 37 + 6 , she was 4lb 10oz at birth . And now she’s a very chunky 9 month old

Yeah first girl was born 5”4lbs she came spontaneously herself 8 days before due date, no induction was mentioned nothing. They had one look at me and put it down to genetics as I’m small myself. No one was concerned. I gained like 10lbs I was “all belly” couldn’t tell I was pregnant from behind, didn’t have the waddle either. My mum had me same size. I gained so little and didn’t have much weight to lose PP that I bounced back in like 3-4m