I am 37 weeks pregnant and I went to the doc today and she measured my belly. She said I had lost a centemeter of size(she checked twice). She wants me to come back for an ultrasound tomorrow. The baby still moves and has a good heart beat. I went to the doc last week and every thing was fine. She said she needed to check his growth and the amniotic fluid. Anyone ever have this problem? Do you know if this could be a serious problem or could it just mean they might have to induce labor early?
2007-01-24 14:27:24 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Baby dropping into the pelvis (called "lightening") can do this. I'm surprised she didn't suggest that as an obvious answer, though, so maybe she has something else in mind. Have you lost any fluid?
2007-01-24 14:32:54 · answer #1 · answered by mthompson828 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are many things that may cause this, you amniotic fluid will regenerate itself about every 3 hours. When you are around 33 weeks you will have more fluid than you did durring you whole pregnancy, this allows for the baby to drop into the proper position for delivery. Once this is accomplished your body can shed the extra fluid you no longer need. I had this problem with my first child and as long as the ultrasound and most likely a stress test are normal you have nothing to worry about. Good Luck, Don't worry, stress can start labor!
2007-01-24 14:50:06 · answer #2 · answered by Pamela S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone else is probably right, I am sure the baby just dropped but don't stress yourself out, they could take the baby right now and everything would be FINE! So as long as you feel movement, don't worry about the baby. That will just cause you more stress which will stress the baby. At 37 weeks, it's all downhill from here and if something is wrong, they'll induce or take the baby. No worries and good luck :-)
2007-01-24 14:45:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go in for the US. You may have lost some amniotic fluid. If the baby has stopped growing, they will be able to see it and recommend a prudent course of action for a good outcome.
Get a good night's rest tonight. Do your kick counts and notify the doc if you notice anything out of the ordinary. You'll know more in the morning.
2007-01-24 14:35:56 · answer #4 · answered by S. W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sometimes happens if you have been sick or dehydrated. But if that's not the case it could be from the bbaby not growing anymore and they might have to induce. Most of the time when this happens it is not a big deal and the baby is just fine.
Good luck!!
2007-01-24 15:23:03 · answer #5 · answered by Summer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is my 2d being pregnant and that i lost weight round 7 or 8 pounds and that i'm at present 28 weeks and performance purely received 9 pounds and my generic practitioner says that is completely positive. I had terrible morning ailment and as quickly because it went away it took awhile for me now to not be afraid to eat.
2016-10-16 01:53:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same happen to me a few weeks ago (due in 9 days), and it was due to having dropped.
2007-01-24 14:33:55 · answer #7 · answered by Nicki - 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your baby may have just dropped down into your pelvis to get ready for his/her journey out.
2007-01-24 14:33:19 · answer #8 · answered by DXW 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think ur okay...i'm 37wks also and my belly went down in sizes. it's because my belly dropped meaning it's also most time for his home coming...good luck
2007-01-24 14:35:33 · answer #9 · answered by smooth sailing34 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
your baby has probably dropped which can do that
2007-01-24 14:30:58 · answer #10 · answered by miraclebaby_2006 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋