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Re: Measuring the same 2 weeks later

From: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 29 Jun 2001 19:44:51 -0500 (CDT)


At Fri, 29 Jun 2001, Rhonda wrote: >
>I went today for my 34 + 3 day routine OB check up. All was well, but
>Since 23 weeks I have been measuring 2-3 cm ahead. For example, at my
>32 week check up I measured 34 cm. Today I measured 34 cm again - two
>weeks later. 34 cm is exactly where I should be for 34 weeks, but
>should I have grown in the past two weeks?

the baby has probably begun to drop-- after 34 weks measurements are not as accurate

The dr did not seem concerned >and I didn't think too much either, but just wondered if that is normal,
>and more likely how the baby is positioned at the time?
>
>Thank you!

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M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
South Lake Tahoe, CA

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