My doctor did an ultrasound and said the baby is about a week behind..
He also said the heart beat was slow
The baby was at the bottom of the gestational sac..
Has any of these happeend to anyone??
2006-09-09 11:56:16 · 7 answers · asked by Lisa C 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
One of my sons' (I had twins) heartrate's dropped while they were doing the ultrasound, and I was admitted immediately... it turned out he was squeezing his own umbilical cord, but was scary for a bit. If your doc was concerned, you'd be having stress tests and be hooked up to monitors already....
The fact that baby's "a week behind" is nothing major..... although your doc's wording was a little negative.. nothing at all to be considered about... just means your dates may be a off a tad, or baby is developing at a different rate.... my dates were always off, it's only referring to the average size and weights of babies at various stages of gestation..
Relax.... and write down questions to take to your doctor as you think of them to ease your mind (you'll never remember unless you write them down, trust me..:) ) Good luck!
2006-09-09 12:03:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally a week behind simply means they were wrong on the time of conception. Each baby develops at a different rate.
A slow heart beat isnt always a cause for concern either. They say slow heart beats are generaly boys, and fast are usually girls. If he wasnt concerned then you shouldnt be either.
You need to MAKE SURE you're asking all the questions you can think of. If your doctor tells you something you need to follow it EVERY TIME with "what does that mean?". You pay that man for a professional service, the main part of that service is COMMUNICATION. if he's not communicating with you then you need to ask him where you can find a doctor that will.
2006-09-09 18:59:22 · answer #2 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ultrasounds confirm your due dates. So, the baby isn't as big as the Dr. expected, it's ok, the heart rate is slow? how slow? a baby in the womb could be anywhere from 120 - 170. Did your Dr. say for you to be concerned? If not, don't be. You can always get a second opinion as well.
2006-09-09 19:00:55 · answer #3 · answered by Jenn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What it sounds like is the Dr thought you were farther along than you actually were. If there was reason for concern the Dr would of told you. Don't worry to much.
2006-09-09 19:02:38 · answer #4 · answered by goodygirl10 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
now i found it no that has not happen to me is he trying to then maybe you are less then 8 weeks
2006-09-09 19:10:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No big deal.
baby will catch up.
2006-09-09 19:01:20 · answer #6 · answered by Yes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! AND ALL I CAN DO FOR U IS PRAY!
SO GOOD LUCK!!
2006-09-09 19:10:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋