Re: Accuracy of 36 week ultrasound for estimated fetal wt/head circumference

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At Sat, 1 Jul 2000, Lisa wrote: >
>I had an ultrasound yesterday at 36 weeks to assess fetal size. My
>first ds was born via csection after 17 hours of labor including 2 of
>pushing. I had decided that if they said this baby was less than 7 lbs
>right now I would go for a vbac, over 7 1/2 and I would keep my
>scheduled csection and the grey area inbetween I would decide about
>later! Their estimate was 6lbs 13 oz which I realize can be off by a
>pound or so in either direction however his head circumference was at
>39.2 weeks. My first ds weighed 9lbs 9 oz at 41 weeks and his head was
>huge.
>
>Anyway, does anyone know the accuracy of measuring head circumference by
>ultrasound at this point in pregnancy?
>
>Thanks in advance!
>
>--
>Lisa
>

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