small for dates?

Question

hey.. ive been to c my consultant, and was told my babies small for its dates. im not sure if this is anything to do with it, but im 32 +1 wks and my uterus is 30cm, is this proof that its behind on its dates?
ive gota go for a scan on the 17th jan, when ill b 36 wks i think. so what will happen?
has anybody been in this sit and what happend? xxx

Answer 1

As a general rule, you should mesure about the number of weeks in cm (so 32cm for 30cm). If it's the one-off in term of measurements, it really doesn't mean much especially as you're not that far from 32cm.My midwife usually waits until there are 2 measurements smaller than your dates before planning a scan but I guess better safe than sorry.
Don't worry too much, hun, especially the way they measure you is not an exact science!At the antenatal clinic, someone measured me twce and found a difference of 2.5cm between the 2 measurements!!!

Answer 2

I am 28 weeks pregnant and measure 29...it doesn't always necessarily mean anything...my doctor said it could just be the way the baby is positioned when they measure...my cousin measure 2 inches under also around 32 weeks and she ended up having a smaller baby..5 lbs 12 ounces but shes a healthy 23 lbs and a year old now...I wouldnt worry about it too much...i'm sure everything is okay

Answer 3

Depending on what the scan reveals. It does not sound like your doc is too concerned if he/she scheduled the scan so far away. If he/she thought it was bad they would have had the scan right away. It could be that you will have a small baby, or that the date of conception if off a bit. Have you had an ultrasound yet?

Answer 4

if the scan still says small for dates you will be indced,this is a sign the placenta isnt working properly