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Baby head measuring <5% percentile - off the chart

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Amylou2420 · 14/03/2023 20:32

Hello, I had my 20 week scan today at 20 weeks exactly. The sonographer told us that he was booking another scan in 2/3 weeks to check up on the baby as the head was measuring small. After looking at the report the head is showing minus 5% on the percentile and totally off the chart which has really worried me.

The sonographer told us not to worry and it can be normal but I can’t seem to find any positive stories with measurements so low.

Has anyone ever had such low measurements and had a success story? I feel like the next 2/3 weeks are going to be hell waiting for further results.

Baby head measuring <5% percentile - off the chart

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Chica1990 · 22/04/2023 20:06

So sorry OP, was really hoping for a good outcome for you. 💐

colp · 22/04/2023 20:34

Hi OP, just want to offer support. In advance, I am sorry if I am speaking out of turn but I delivered at a similar gestation and am here if you want to talk.

I lost my baby before he was born so very different circumstances but I am happy to offer an ear.

Again, if this is insensitive as your options are very different, please accept my apologies

Sending strength x

Abid101 · 23/04/2023 07:22

This is just so awful for you. I am so so sorry. I can’t imagine what you are going through. Was this just picked up on mri and not amnio? Take care of yourselves xx

BeethovenNinth · 23/04/2023 07:25

OP I’m so so sorry and sending you love and a hug. This is terribly sad

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Amylou2420 · 23/04/2023 10:32

@Abid101 Amnio results were all clear, no chromosome defects. The MRI picked up the condition due to a closer look at the brain.

We haven’t had the exome screening tests back yet but they will be able to tell us if it’s a genetic condition that can happen again or if it’s totally random. We already have a 2yo who is a thriving, clever and amazing little boy so I’m hoping it’s totally random.

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AnnieApple123 · 23/04/2023 18:53

So much love to you. We’re at risk of this too. Got MRI Wednesday at St. Thomas’s. xx

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Amylou2420 · 24/04/2023 06:19

@AnnieApple123 wishing you the best of luck for your tests and results xx

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iloveburmese3 · 24/04/2023 06:42

So so sorry OP. Sending love and make sure you are kind on yourself and wrap yourself up in cotton wool. X

Abid101 · 25/04/2023 20:25

Hope you’re doing ok xx

dottyhearts · 04/05/2023 18:46

@AnnieApple123 how did you get on x

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