Navigating anxiety after baby measured small at 20wk scan
Hi everyone, i had my 20 week scan the other day. Everythings looking good but baby is on the smaller side particuarly head and tummy. I have been asked to go back in for a growth scan in 2 weeks time. I have been reassured by other people that some people do juat have smaller babies. My gp also advised i might need extra growth scans as some of my medications can impact growth but shouldnt be a big enough issue to come off the medications as that could have a bigger negative impact. Trying not to feel guilty as some people have smaller babies genetically anyway, i am jusr hoping to see reassuring progress at the next scan. Would appreciate tqlking to people who can relate
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Some people have smaller than average babies, that's just how averages work! Some of them are smaller and some are bigger. Monitoring is the best thing to do so try not to worry, let them continue to monitor and guide your choices.
I had multiple growth scans last pregnancy as she was measuring small and had a completely normal sized baby girl. Apart from the 90th percentile head she decided to treat me too 🤣
Its perfectly fine. Im a small person and had biweekly growth scans. Baby was healthy and came out safely through c-section.
I had a small baby! Perfectly formed just was small. Born on 6th centile. He is now 18months and up to 40th! Some babies a just small!
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Navigating anxiety after baby measured small at 20wk scan
Hi everyone, i had my 20 week scan the other day. Everythings looking good but baby is on the smaller side particuarly head and tummy. I have been asked to go back in for a growth scan in 2 weeks time. I have been reassured by other people that some people do juat have smaller babies. My gp also advised i might need extra growth scans as some of my medications can impact growth but shouldnt be a big enough issue to come off the medications as that could have a bigger negative impact. Trying not to feel guilty as some people have smaller babies genetically anyway, i am jusr hoping to see reassuring progress at the next scan. Would appreciate tqlking to people who can relate
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