4 percentile baby?

Hi,I’m 20 and a ftm, I had my 32 week growth scan this week and they told me that my little girl is measuring in the 4th percentile and referred me to Foetal Medicine, I was just wondering if anyone has any experience with having a small baby or Foetal Medicine as my brain is now filled with worry. The doctors said that her limbs ect are growing in proportion to each-other, it’s just overall she’s measuring small. Any advice/help would be really appreciated!!

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My first was born below the 4th percentile, although we didn't know he'd be small until he was born. He measured fine on my 20 week scan and then was born at 40+2. He didn't require anything special, just all the newborn clothes buried him for a while 😂 He quickly gained weight after he was born. I wouldn't say it's necessarily something to worry about. My son is now 6 and no-one would ever know he was born small

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Hi I’m 21. Ftm. My son is now 6 weeks old. I was told he was below the 4th percentile and was referred to fetal medicine too. I had regular scans as they said the top of his leg and top of his arms were small and was induced at 39weeks. He was born at 6lb 7 and was completely happy and healthy. I was like you and was filled with worry but my little boy was born perfectly

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My second was small. He was 7th centile. Perfectly formed but just small. He is now 13 months and tracking 25th centile.

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