Question 1

what happens if baby drops from fetal growth percentile in 4 weeks but is still within the 10 and 90%? is that a reason for concern?

Accepted Answer

No concern: The ultrasound measurements can vary from one test to the next. In the last month or two of pregnancy, ultrasound "guesses" about baby's size and weight can be off by quite a bit. It is not perfect technology. As long as the baby does not drop below the 10th percentile it should be fine. It sounds like you are being followed closely, which is good. Good luck.

Question 2

if there are similar patterns in fetal growth before14 wks, then why would a dr. say that u could really be11wks or13wks? if u measure 12wk, r u really?

Accepted Answer

Measurement error: Dating a pregnancy by ultrasound relies on measuring the length of specific structures.  There is some variability in the normal range of size of these structures and some variability in the ability of the ultrasound to identify and measure this correctly.  Thus there will be error in the "guess" of the age of the pregnancy.  In the 2nd trimester, that error is about +/- 2 weeks.

Question 3

what causes fetal growth restriction?

Accepted Answer

MF/placental factors: Maternal-fetal and placental etiologies can all cause fetal growth restriction. Severa fetal syndromes can lead to fgr (e.g. Down, patau, triploidy, edwards, noonan's, digeorge). Multifetal pregnancies are at increased risk for fgr; this can result in fetal demise, fetal brain injury, cerebral palsy or even normal outcomes in non-syndromic cases. Placental infarcts, hypertension, lupus: culprits.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: fetal growth retardation?

Accepted Answer

IUGR: A more accurate term is Intrauterine Growth Restriction, which refers to restricted fetal growth due to decreased blood flow to the placenta in the uterus.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: ultrasound to evaluate fetal growth?

Accepted Answer

Usg and fetal growth: Utrasound is used to determine that your fetus is developing optimslky. The head circumference, abdominal circumference and length of the femur or thigh bone are checked.

Question 6

are there any tests or procedures that can determine fetal growth retardation?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Ultrasound will determine if the baby is growing appropriately.

Question 7

can sneezing a lot effect fetal growth?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Unless it keeps the infant up all often for a long time, it would not affect growth. But you should really talk to the pediatrician about this.

Question 8

will i restrict fetal growth if i wear tight fitting clothes?

Accepted Answer

Nope!: Tight-fitting clothes have nothing to do with fetal growth restriction. Only if you diet to fir into the tight clothes you can cause poor fetal growth.

Question 9

preg test on 3/20.  lmp 2/7/ ,41 day cycle. last time had intercourse 2/28 ovulated 3/2. how far am i? i know my fetus is 3 1/2 wks, but preg calculator says 6wk? also when is the gestational sac seen on ultrasound based off conception. hcg is 1235

Accepted Answer

Gestational age: most commonly is the date you are seeing in reference to dating of the pregnancy by ultrasound and most other methods. This is based on the first day of the last period.  Timing centers of a 28  day cycle,  13 cycles per year. Ovulation day is usually day 14 of the the 28 day cycle. If ovulation varies, this causes changes in the specific cycle. This two  weeks difference can be confusing.

Question 10

my son is worried of his height. he took a tanner stage calculator test that says he is currently in tanner stage 4.3. his dad checked to be sure. i am 5'6.5" and my husband is 5'7.5". he is 13.6 yo. he is 5'6" (growth spurt at 12) how tall can he be?

Accepted Answer

: Most children will approximate the height of their same gendered parent as an adult. Children can grow taller if their opposite gender parent or other genetic relatives are taller than their same gender parent. Nutritional considerations such as good protein intake and lack of disease/infections will maximize your height. Boys typically finish growing around age 17.

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What happens if baby drops from fetal growth percentile in 4 weeks but is still within the 10 and 90%? is that a reason for concern?

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If there are similar patterns in fetal growth before14 wks, then why would a dr. say that u could really be11wks or13wks? if u measure 12wk, r u really?

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What causes fetal growth restriction?

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What is the definition or description of: fetal growth retardation?

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What is the definition or description of: ultrasound to evaluate fetal growth?

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Are there any tests or procedures that can determine fetal growth retardation?

A member asked:

Can sneezing a lot effect fetal growth?

A member asked:

Will i restrict fetal growth if i wear tight fitting clothes?

A member asked:

Preg test on 3/20. lmp 2/7/ ,41 day cycle. last time had intercourse 2/28 ovulated 3/2. how far am i? i know my fetus is 3 1/2 wks, but preg calculator says 6wk? also when is the gestational sac seen on ultrasound based off conception. hcg is 1235

A member asked:

My son is worried of his height. he took a tanner stage calculator test that says he is currently in tanner stage 4.3. his dad checked to be sure. i am 5'6.5" and my husband is 5'7.5". he is 13.6 yo. he is 5'6" (growth spurt at 12) how tall can he be?

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