Growth scan - 12th centile! - panicking

[3lele]

Hey everyone,

currently pregnant with my 2nd. I was referred for another growth scan because my bump measured 3rd centile again. First on the scan he was 18th centile. Now another scan around 6 weeks later, he’s dropped to 12th!

they did their usual checks and are happy with everything but it’s sent me into a panic. I wouldn’t be as shocked if me or his dad were short but I’m 5ft7 and he’s 6ft1 lol. My first was a little small and certainly made up for it now so I may just carry small.

just looking for any positive stories? Got another scan in 3 weeks. Thanks everyone x

When my DD was measuring small, I’m sure the midwife said they had a chart in my notes which cross referenced measurements with my first child. She said something like ‘baby is measuring small but is following the same growth as your son.’ They didn’t seem concerned. However, I did end up with gestational diabetes and had to deliver early at 38 weeks due to slow growth (a sign that the diabetes was affecting the baby, not all babies end up massive with gd). She was born 5lb 6oz so was small, but they had her even smaller on the scans so they’re not always truly accurate. Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy.

thanks so much! Glad all turned out well for you in the end x