Head Circumference and Growth

[RubyFleur]

Hi all, I am pregnant with my first child. I went for my 20 week scan a couple of weeks ago and they said everything was great apart from that the baby was weighing a bit below average.

I went for a follow up scan on Tuesday (22+6) and they said that the baby's head circumference is a bit below average. I have now been referred to the Fetal Medicine Unit and I am there next Tuesday.

On the 22+6 scan, head circumference is 187mm (below the 5th centile) and the EWF was showing as just below the 7.5centile). The baby's head circumference had actually grown 2cm since the scan 2 weeks earlier. Further to this, brain development is spot on as is head shape etc.

Is anybody else in the same boat? I am sick with worry and its all so stressful!

Any replies would be appreciated.

Thank you, Ruby x

 

[Netty13]

Just wanted to say I hope all goes well! My daughter was tiny throughout and still is now at 2 years always below the 9th centipede. But she’s perfect and no issues so hope that’s the same for you too!!
How did the appointment go?

 

[Lucie12344]

I had to go for growth scans as they thought my baby was measuring on the larger side. Think when I had it done she was measuring about 2 weeks ahead of gestation.. when she was born she was not big at all! Only 6lb 15!

I know it’s not the same position you’re in but they do get the measurements wrong a lot of the time! Try not to worry, easier said than done xxx