32 week growth scan baby small.

[Kendrick12]

Hi all I got sent for a growth scan at 31 weeks 3 days baby was estimated at just under 3 lbs. they plotted it on my chart and it showed that baby is under the 10th centile I've got to be re scanned in 2 weeks time. Has anyone had similar experience? What was the outcome? Anyone been re scanned and baby caught up?? Thanks in advance xx

[Theworldisfullofgs]

My friend had this. She went on maternity leave slightly early and the baby grew. She had a v busy job and whether resting more made a difference, I don't know. It might be a coincidence.

3lb at this point is small but not awful. I was a 4lb baby and early and I'm fine. I get its worrying so telling you to not stress won't help and the hospital is keeping an eye on you, so that's good.

[Mo81]

Firstly try not to worry they need to do scans 2 weeks apart to see if the baby is following the line this is how they tell the difference between growth restiction and a naturally small baby. They will probably do doppler scans to ensure the placenter is working properly. If they feel there is reason for concern you may be induced early. I was induced at 36 week with my daughter she was estimated to be 4lb but was actually 5lb7oz and is absolutly fine and is now much bigger than anyone expected.

[Bluebell2020]

@Kendrick12 Just wondering how you're getting on? I've recently had a similar experience with baby being under 3lbs at my 31 week growth scan x

[Kendrick12]

Just to update you all. Baby was born at 34 weeks, by emergency c section, he had his chord wrapped around his neck so stopped moving and was in distress. As far as the growth was concerned he carried on the centile the next scan I had so they left me for a further 2 weeks but I never made it to that scan. However he was born at 5lbs 1 at 34 weeks so actually not that small at all! Hope all goes well with you x

[Bluebell2020]

@Kendrick12 Thanks so much for updating. What a terrifying experience that must have been.
Congratulations on your little one! I really hope you are both doing well. Sounds like he was a good weight! xx

[Littleposh]

I had the same and she was 6lb 12oz when she was born. The only intervention I had was an iron infusion as my levels were so low. Now they think there's a chance of a small baby they'll be monitoring the situation, I hope you don't worry too much xx

[Bluebell2020]

@littleposh just out of curiosity did they let you go full term? And what centile was she growing on? Glad to hear all went well with a good birth weight for your little one! x

[Littleposh]

@Bluebell2020 well she's 13 now so not so little anymore 🤣🤣 I can't remember the percentile but yes they left me to it really I went into labour naturally and she was born 2 days after her due date