34 weeks, baby weighs 4 lbs 5 oz...?

Question

I had an ultrasound yesterday and the tech said the baby weighs 4 lbs 5 oz, which is supposily under weight for the gestational age. Does anyone know accurate their "predictions" of fetal weight are?

Answer 1

I wouldn't be to concerned they are known to be a little off, and all babies grow at different rates.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

34 weeks baby weighs 4 lbs 5 oz

Answer 4

THAT SEEMS PRETTY ACURATE. HERE IS THE INFO I GOT FOR 34 WEEKS FROM WWW.BABYCENTER.COM

How your baby's growing: Your baby now weighs about 4 3/4 pounds and is probably almost 18 inches long. Her fat layers — which she'll need to regulate her body temperature once she's born — are filling her out, making her rounder. Her central nervous system is still maturing and her lungs are well developed by now. If you've been nervous about going into preterm labor, you'll be happy to know that 99 percent of babies this age can survive outside the womb — and most have no major long-term problems related to prematurity.

Note: Every baby develops a little differently — even in the womb. Our information is designed to give you a general idea of your baby's development.

How your life's changing: You may be feeling a little fatigued lately, and that's perfectly understandable. Let yourself slow down and save some energy for labor day. If you have to spend a lot of time on your feet, try wearing a maternity belt that supports your abdomen and helps redistribute some of the weight. And if you've been sitting or lying down for a long time, don't jump up too quickly. Blood can pool in your feet and legs, which may cause a temporary (but rapid) drop in your blood pressure and make you feel dizzy when you get up.

Many midwives recommend massaging the perineum (the area around your vagina) to help prevent tearing during childbirth. This is a good time to start, though not everyone is comfortable with this technique and it may not help in every case. You can learn how to do it here.

You may notice itchy red bumps or welts on your belly (they might even spread to your thighs and buttocks). This is usually a harmless condition called pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy (PUPPP for short), but let your practitioner make a diagnosis to be sure. Also be sure to call her if you feel itchy all over your body, even if you don't have a rash. It could signal a liver problem.

Answer 5

Sorry, but my doc missed it big time. My daughter was born 2 days shy of 35 weeks. I was told she would weigh 4 lbs, she was 5 lbs 15 ozs!

Answer 6

4lbs 5oz is a perfectly normal weight for 34 weeks.. I had my daughter prematurely at 35 weeks, she weighed exactly 5lbs. She was born in the beginning of April and I wasn't due til the end of May. You don't have anything to worry about.

Answer 7

That isn't underweight. The average weight of a 34 week old fetus is 4 3/4 pounds. That is barely a difference at all.

Answer 8

Don't worry hon, it sounds about right to me, All of my children were born at 36 weeks and they were all less than 5 and a half pounds they were fine. I'm sure your baby is just right for weight, besides the Doctor is just making a guess they really don't have much to go on.

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Answer 10

Usually the tech's estimate is plus or minus one pound. 4 pounds at 34 weeks doesn't sound underweight at all. The baby gains weight really fast in the last weeks.

Answer 11

Be sure to tell your doctor about this. Techs make pretty good guesses and assumptions but they're still not doctors. I'm sure your baby is fine.