A Parenting & kids forum. ParentingBanter.com

If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.

Go Back   Home » ParentingBanter.com forum » misc.kids » Pregnancy
Site Map Home Authors List Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read Web Partners

How big of a deal is head circumference of the baby?



 
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old May 19th 04, 08:09 PM
ted
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default How big of a deal is head circumference of the baby?

I had a sonogram (actually two) because my ob thought the baby's head
is too small (3rd percentile) and the baby itself is small (7th
percentile). Now he's concerned about the head circumference and wants
me to get a second opinion with a specialist and take a level-2
sonogram. So this will be my third sonogram.

Any opinions, experiences?
If you need any more details please ask.

Thanks.
  #2  
Old May 19th 04, 08:33 PM
Circe
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default How big of a deal is head circumference of the baby?

ted wrote:
I had a sonogram (actually two) because my ob thought the baby's
head is too small (3rd percentile) and the baby itself is small (7th
percentile). Now he's concerned about the head circumference and
wants me to get a second opinion with a specialist and take a
level-2 sonogram. So this will be my third sonogram.

Any opinions, experiences?


Any measurement at or below the 3rd percentile would be a potential
indicator of intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). I believe in some
cases, IUGR is seen more in the head circumference than in other
measurements as well, so that is definitely a indicator for a better look at
the baby. It may be that you are simply having a very small baby, but it is
wise for your doctor to refer you under the circumstances.

I've forgotten how far along you are. The good news is that if you are at
term, the treatment for IUGR is simple: give birth, the sooner the better.
IUGR is usually an indication that the uterine environment is deteriorating
in some way, but doesn't mean there is anything wrong with the baby at all.
--
Be well, Barbara
Mom to Sin (Vernon, 2), Misery (Aurora, 4), and the Rising Son (Julian, 6)

Aurora (in the bathroom with her dad)--"It looks like an elephant, Daddy."
Me (later)--"You should feel flattered."

All opinions expressed in this post are well-reasoned and insightful.
Needless to say, they are not those of my Internet Service Provider, its
other subscribers or lackeys. Anyone who says otherwise is itchin' for a
fight. -- with apologies to Michael Feldman


 




Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
misc.kids FAQ on Prenatal Testing - Overview and Personal Stories [email protected] Pregnancy 1 April 17th 04 12:52 PM
misc.kids FAQ on the Pregnancy AFP Screen and the Triple Screen [email protected] Pregnancy 0 April 17th 04 12:26 PM
Baby item recs againhigh chair etc Jill Pregnancy 11 January 13th 04 06:17 PM
Introducing your dog to your newborn. The Huwe Family Pregnancy 2 August 12th 03 02:39 AM


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 04:21 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright ©2004-2024 ParentingBanter.com.
The comments are property of their posters.