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Re: Early U/S and Accuracy

From: Christopher (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 07 Mar 1999 12:24:15 -0500


>I had an u/s done at 8 weeks and the baby measured 8.3 weeks. I then
>had another u/s done at 9.3 weeks (due to cramping) and the baby only
>measured 9.1 weeks. I'm concerned about this. Is there reason for
>concern.
>
>The u/s revealed, good amniotic fluid, no bleeding, good fetal
>heartbeat, and even some movement, and no reason for the cramping,
>except possible stretching.
>

A deviation of such a small amt in dates is nothing to worry about-remember U/S and especially measurements are NOT an exact science. If you had gone in at 9w3d and the baby was measuring say 7w4d that would be different. It sounds like so far so good. Keep your chin up and good luck with the rest of your pregnancy.






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