Growth Scan below 10th centile 34weeks

[lauralouise92]

Hi, I went for a Growth Scan yesterday, Due to having "static growth" with the fundal measurements since 31weeks, They have said she is below the 10th Centile, I'm due another scan in 2 weeks time and if she hasn't made a significant rise in weight she will be getting delivered early, Has anyone else been through this? My first was born spontaneously at 34+5 and weighed 5lb 12oz spending 11days in NICU, I didnt even get to hold him until the next day and im dreading going through all that again 😢 Any advice how to bulk her up a little? Is their anything I can do/eat?
Overthing Worried Pregnant woman here 😔

Hello there! A mum of 2 small babies here - my first DS was 5lb 5oz (at 40 weeks) and my second DS was 5lb 11oz (at 39 weeks). All throughout my both pregnancies I had regular growth scans, fear mongering from the doctors, stress and pressure to induce (which I declined both times). If I remember right, they were both below 10th centile at around 35 weeks, possibly even earlier. But of course I was lucky to carry them to term and they came out well and healthy.

Regarding bulking up, lots of people will tell you that that won't have any effect, but with my second one, when the same story started repeating itself, I definitely started eating more - it may or may not have contributed to him weighing more.. Eggs, nuts, full fat cheese, full fat greek yogurt and vanilla ice cream were my go tos. Basically fats, as much as possible :-) and make sure you drink plenty of water - you want to help maintaining those fluids around your baby.

And most of all, really try not to stress - I know it's easier said than done but at the end of the day, you can only control things up to a point. Take care of yourself, sleep, relax and eat well. And trust your instincts. All the best xx

Just wondering how you got on and if your baby is here yet? I’m in the same situation now as well! X

Hi, Shes now here & 10days old, I was induced at 38+3 and had her 38+4 2x 6 hour pessaries then waters broke and she arrived within 2 hours (also had 2 sweeps before going hospital) she weighed 6lb 3oz and we was allowed home the next day. My 36 week scan said she was 5lb 13oz.. She's tiny but perfect ☺ hope everything goes well with you! I wouldn't worry too much, I did and they was really no need, I'm just glad she's here now and she's already at 6lb 6oz xx

@lauralouise92 aw that’s amazing! Congratulations! Glad yours has a happy ending 😊 I only found out today I’m showing below 10th centile so having a growth scan. I’m definitely getting bigger though, trying not to worry til we’ve been to the scan