PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for December, 2000: Re: Inconsistent ultrasound measurements

Re: Inconsistent ultrasound measurements

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 31 Dec 2000 15:35:21 -0600 (CST)

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At Sun, 31 Dec 2000, Jen wrote: >
>The tech and doc at our last u/s were in a tizzy because our 33 week
>baby's head measurement did not allign with her femur and belly (?)
>measurements. Her head was in the 25% but her other measurements were
>smaller. (They wouldn't say how small.) We'll go in again in at 36
>weeks but meanwhile...
>
>Is there a margin of error here? They kept saying things like, "This
>can't be right. Let me remeasure. Were you a small baby? (No) Was your
>son small? (No) Are you sure about your LMP? (Yes)"
>
>I've had trouble eating and putting on weight and have gained about 12
>pounds less than I did at this point with my son.
>
>She seems active and has a good heartbeat but I'd love more reassurance!
>
>Drinking Ensure and hoping for the best,
>Jen age 36 edd 2-2-01
>PS The 1 in 11 AFP results turned out fine and the fluid around her
>heart seems to have cleared. As soon as we get this problem checked we
>seem likely to be given a new one!

Jen

It sounds like they are worried about IUGR. I would be sure I did daily kick counts and ask your md about weekly or 2x weekly NST's until the next US. Hope this helps.

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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.

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