Hi, I am currently 32w4d and at 30w4d i had a growth scan that estimated baby was on the chunkier side and was estimated to weigh 3lb 13oz and on the 90th percentile. The growth scan was ordered as I was measuring 1cm over on the fundal measurements. After the first growth scan I was told I would now need frequent scans and a GTT. That was all fine no problem. Fast forward to earlier this week I had a fundal measurement and im now measuring bang on 32w, consultant said im measuring on my dates now due to his positioning. Anyway, today i had my growth scan and baby is basically measuring as no growth in two weeks but when plotted on the graph his growth is in the trajectory of all my other scans. Essentially if I hadnt had that first growth scan there would be no concerns. Doctor saw the report and is using "common sense" and says its highly likely that the previous measurements were incorrect as now baby actually looks like his head is "shrinking" which obviously isnt possible. Doctor is happy that my recent scan is accurate but still wants me to have CTG tomorrow morning to double check baby boy's wellbeing and have it documented. I know errors can happen and obviously positions can change things but the measuring must be way out if it makes him look like his "shrinking" has anyone experienced this before?
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At 32 week scan, I was told baby's head looked smaller but was because baby head is so low in my pelvis so they can't get an accurate measurement. 2nd time mum and tbf, I havent trusted their measurement - they tend to be off! After 2 glucose test, both of which i passed, I declined the 3rd as everything was a slightly below or above and everything else is fine! I have a growth scan at 36 weeks so will monitor that way but I'm exhausted with the test and maybes so I'm taking it with a pinch of salt as my first baby was 6lb12

Yes I dont trust growth scans either. This is my 3rd child. The fact his head was measuring fine before and has done throughout and now they said on paper the sonographer has made it look like his shrinking 🙄 even the sonographer has said herself she believes the last scan was incorrect and hers are the correct
measurements. Ive been told that if his fetal movements are ok today then they will continue on my planned pathway as they will be satisfied that he is ok and that an error has been made.