I’m 37 weeks pregnant and at my ultrasound they said her head is smaller than her body they are saying it looks like microcephaly has anyone else been told this about their baby but they were fine and didn’t have it currently freaking out picture of my most recent face ultrasound
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Hey, have they only just mentioned this now at 37 weeks? (Just seems a little late)
My LGs head was measuring small throughout pregnancy (from 20 weeks), I went for multiple scans and tests. But when she was born her head was ‘normal’ so not sure how much faith I have in the scans now if I’m honest but I suppose it will depend on each individual situation x

It is not uncommon for head/brain abnormalities to become more visible later because the brain typically triples in weight in the 3rd trimester.
I’m sorry as this must be so scary for you, but as many as 1/3-1/2 of babies with a microcephaly diagnosis actually end up being born with a normal sized head and no issues.
Did they say how much below normal it is measuring? Although that is hard to tell for sure either.
There is still hope. Ultrasounds are great at ruling out microcephaly but not the best at diagnosing it.
Again I’m so sorry that you’re having to play the waiting game.
Did they say anything about healthy brain anatomy? If so that’s a good sign. Also some people just genetically have smaller heads.

Do you have gestational diabetes?
i’m 39+1 and i’ve had period like pain since saturday & back pain started monday. i went into hospital today as the pain was awful and hospital wanted to check me over. they did all checks on me and im 2cm dilated, they sent me home to manage it at home how long after being 2cm did everyone go into active labour/give birth?

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I’m currently 35.5 weeks pregnant and, as I’m over 40, my consultant is keen to medically induce me at 39 weeks. To date I haven’t found enough solid evidence that this is required (without additional risk factors). I’m really not keen on a medical induction and he didn’t even mention having a membrane sweep. Is anyone else in a similar position?

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When did everyone have inductions?
My midwife says she’ll book me in for one at 41+6 because I want to try get her to come naturally but after some research apparently each day after your due date that you want to be induced poses more risk of still birth 😕 now I’m thinking 41+6 is too late…. X
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I’m 37 weeks pregnant and at my ultrasound they said her head is smaller than her body they are saying it looks like microcephaly has anyone else been told this about their baby but they were fine and didn’t have it currently freaking out picture of my most recent face ultrasound

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38weeks and 3 days
My precious princess has arrived

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Is anyone’s little ones rolling front to back yet?
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