Well I went back for my 37 week check up today and he checked me and … Ultrasound is estimated to predict within 8-15% of true birth weight. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. With my daughter, I had an ultrasound at 36 wks, and it put her at almost 9 lbs. My Dr is concerned the baby is measuring big and I may end up needing a C-section. Week 37 Ultrasound: What It Would Look Like Now that you're 37 weeks pregnant, your baby is full term! Ultrasound exams are notoriously inaccurate for predicting the weight of your baby. 36 weeks 4 days estimated to be 5 lbs 1 oz at regular dr appointment - on 37 weeks estimated to be 4 lbs 13 oz at high risk u/s. Your Baby at 37 weeks of Age. I was wondering for all those of you that have had your baby’s and also had scans later in pregnancy, how accurate was your baby’s scan weight to your baby’s actual... Ultrasounds: Baby Weight Prediction Accurate? His head is on the larger size, so that may have contributed to the over-estimation. So my doc and we were convinced that I was going to have an 8 or 9 lb baby. —Guest Dana, More than 1 lb off! For moms who are 37 weeks pregnant with twins, your doctor might talk to you about induction or c-section (depending on your medical history and babies’ statuses). We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. They told me she was going to weigh no more than 4lbs, and she'd have to go to NICU. 2 oz. reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts. so pretty accurate for me They told me the 50th percentile babies weights at birth is approximately 8 pounds! The ultrasound guessed her at 8lbs and it was over a pound off! On my next post, I will be talking about 37 weeks pregnancy and ultrasound. I had an ultrasound a week before I was induced. Unfortunately, the science of weight estimations is quite imprecise. I'm going to go on a walk with my husband later though. She came on her own at 37 weeks 6days and she weighed 7lbs 15oz. I am so thankful she came early and the doctor didn't have a chance to make me go through with the c section. Swore 8 pounds definitely no bigger than 8 and a half, 10.3 at birth. This action cannot be undone. They convinced me I needed a c-section. I’m 40 + 3 and had a ultrasound on Friday to check on her and they estimated her weight at 8lb 8oz! I've been on maternity leave for a week now and have not done much except eat, watch tv, and sleep. [55] Reviewed 3/31/2019 I know the US is not the most accurate … Many women will have lots of stories about being induced for having suspected large babies, there are even stories about scheduled cesareans. Hello,Yesterday I had an ultrasound at 39.2 weeks and baby weight is estimated to be 8 lbs 3 ounces and is in 95 percentile. My baby was measuring 3.5kgs a few weeks before due date ~ estimated to make it to around 4kgs at due date. I knew I should have eaten it last night. The specialist told me yesterday they can be off by 3/4 of a lb. They said the ultrasound can be off by a pound in either direction. Fetal ultrasound measurements show how the baby is growing and also help detect abnormalities. Just under a quarter fell within 2% when the scan was done prior to 37 weeks compared to nearly a third when scanned after 40 weeks. This seems a little too high for me. What to Expect has thousands of open discussions happening each day. —Guest Caroline Columbus, OH, One right, one wrong They said my first son was going to be somewhere around 9 lbs. I know the US is not the most accurate … Your son is so adorable! At 37 weeks we were told our son would be born at over 9 lbs. Thanks for comforting me. Estimated fetal weight ultrasound accuracy.. How accurate was the estimated weight vs how much your baby actually weighed at birth? With this one they have been telling me 50th percentile the whole time and he was born 39 weeks at exactly 50th percentile. This discussion is archived and locked for posting. My doctor was going to make me have a c section because the ultrasound was showing baby girl to be 7 lbs 10 oz at 36 weeks. He was born at 41.5 wks at 9 lbs 2.4 oz. Induction was never mentioned even though I birthed at 41.6 weeks (also very normal in our family) and there was never a mention of a possible section. I had a 9lb 10oz baby boy the following week. Tuesday morning (after 36 hours of labor) I had to have an emergency c-section and the baby was 9lbs 5oz. If you can feel areas where the baby isn't, baby won't be huge. Good luck! She came on her own at 37 weeks 6days and she weighed 7lbs 15oz. Often a woman does this because her care provider has told her the baby is already 8 pounds, at 36 weeks, and she might need a c-section. 9 oz. This action cannot be undone. One thing that is show in some studies is that an estimation of a big baby or a fat baby via ultrasound can increase the likelihood that you will have a cesarean. If you feel a message or content violates these standards and would like to request its removal please submit the following information and our moderating team will respond shortly. So my DD was closer. He was born on Nov 18. i had an ultrasound done at 35 weeks.. his abdomen (which was squished so I dont know how accurate this was) measured 5 lbs 3 oz. She was born last week at 39 weeks weighing 8lb 13 so the scan was pretty accurate. So rarely do OB's notify their patients that 3rd trimester ultrasounds have an acceptable variance of + / - two weeks! This is thought to be because your practitioner has the "big baby" seed planted in his or her mind already and is less tolerant of variances in labor. Third trimester weeks, the ultimate checklist. I don't feel big at all and everyone says I look small. Doctor said everything looked good and was in a rush so I didn't ask her anything. but wound up being 7 lbs 13 oz. I was really sad. It would have been a waste of a surgery. So it was a off by a little. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. —Guest cjcolorado, Off by a pound + The ultrasound said 6lb 6 oz, He was born at 5lbs even by VBAC at home. They typically say the ultrasounds can be off 1lb either way. We respect everyone’s right to express their thoughts and opinions as long as they remain respectful of other community members, and meet What to Expect’s Terms of Use. —Guest mommy2, Not Accurate I knew my LMP so my GP went by that (DD: Dec 8) when I went for the 20wk u/s they said the baby looked to be about 2 weeks off so my OB changed my DD to Dec 19. She also said my cervix isn't soft so I will most likely make it to my due date. 35+6 US estimated 7lbs 4oz. © 2021 Everyday Health, Inc. Learn more about, How Big Is My Baby? His head measured 5 lbs 6 oz. The estimation of fetal weight during pregnancy is among the most important examinations done. —Guest Briana, Off by a pound My twins were supposed to be 'within an ounce of one another' just a bit before I went into labor. So we induced. So my OB also tell me to eat less, but I told her maybe at this point it's a bit late no? Horsager-Boehrer said that the closer a woman is to her due date, and the larger the baby is, the more inaccurate the test becomes. Week 34 Of Pregnancy By pregnancy week 34 your baby could weigh about 4.7 pounds and be approximately 17.7 ... 20th Week Pregnancy Weight A normal pregnancy lasts for around 38 to 40 weeks and therefore the 20th week is the ... Week 34 - Pregnancy Scan A pregnancy is usually of 38 to 42 weeks. So it's not an exact science! I've been instructed to eat less and walk more. If you feel a message or content violates these standards and would like to request its removal please submit the following information and our moderating team will respond shortly. She, and the tech that me up for the non-stress test, and the girls at the desk, and various people walking by my room, kept asking me how long my doctor was going to "let" me go, when I was going to be induced, etc., etc. However, at birth he only weighed 5lbs, 4oz at 39 weeks and I know he grew between the last u/s and birth. An abdominal ultrasound can usually detect a baby's heartbeat if you are at least 8 weeks into your pregnancy. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. Lucky you, I had my 37th week u/s today and docs said that she's already 8lb and 12 oz. She was born at 39 weeks at 5.5lbs. Tweet; Submitted by Nic on January 18, 2012. If your baby is long or has a big head it could make the estimations less accurate. And his femur measured 5 lbs 9 oz. We just had our final ultrasound this morning and were told our baby is already 8 lb 7 oz with a 15% margin of error. With my second I had my last ultrasound at 28 weeks, they guessed he was about 5 lbs at that time. I had an ultrasound at 34 weeks that estimated my baby to be 6 & 1/2 lb at that moment. Archived discussions are usually a bit older and not as active as other community content. So it was pretty close. She came out screaming and weighing 7lb 8oz. I had a scan at about 37 weeks which estimated him to weight almost 6 lbs. Getting nervous that I’m not getting induced till Thursday... For those that have had your baby’s, how accurate was the ultrasound weight to actual weight? or 2700 grams, and measures about 33 centimeters long. Your midwife or doctor may also try to predict the fetal weight by using their hands during a physical exam of your abdomen. That's just my opinion and what I have seen in several women. Sonograms between 34.0 and 36. I never measured ahead with any of my other babies and they weren't nearly as large, but I measured 4 weeks ahead with this baby starting at 34 weeks and at 36 weeks I was just as big as my 3 others were at 40 weeks, so that tipped us off that he would be big, and my dr even said he'd be big so him being big wasn't a surprise but how large he was, def was! Nope - he only weighed 7 lb 2 oz. Between weeks 37 and 40, your baby starts to descend into your pelvis in preparation for birth, so the measurement of fundal height begins to decrease. Ultrasound was way off! I had him at 37 weeks 1 day and he was 6 pounds 13.8 oz. My ob was the one who measured the baby so I wonder how good she is at it. © 2021 Everyday Health, Inc. either way. He was only 5 pounds 9 ounces. Ultrasound for fetal weight estimation is notoriously inaccurate for predicting the weight of babies. 9 weeks' gestation allow for more accurate prediction of birth weight than sonograms later in gestation. I had an ultrasound at 34 weeks that estimated my baby to be 6 & 1/2 lb at that moment. This action cannot be undone. At birth, they were a full pound different. She said I will most likely deliver an 8 pound baby. It will continue to function for the full duration of the pregnancy. I was told I needed an u/s w/my son when I was 38 wks pg b/c I hadn't gone into labor yet. We respect everyone’s right to express their thoughts and opinions as long as they remain respectful of other community members, and meet What to Expect’s Terms of Use. I've gained 26 pounds and this is my first pregnancy. They can be off, but I think they are pretty good with their predictions. I gave birth to a healthy 3.9kg baby 3 days before due date - very, very accurate for me. The 37 weeks pregnant ultrasound will be the last one before the birth. 3 oz. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. —Guest mommyJ, Accurate, but responses were not good Because I went past 40 weeks with my pregnancy (delivered at 42weeks), my midwife sent me for a BPP and non-stress test. Don't let it stress you out, it can be WAYY off! Are you sure you want to delete your comment? After my son I never put much stock in ultrasounds. Ultrasound for fetal weight estimation is notoriously inaccurate for predicting the weight of … If it seems like baby is taking up all the room, they will be big. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. One study found prenatal ultrasound diagnosis of prediction of birth weight to be no more accurate than maternal or clinical predictions of infant birth weight [39]. Here you have the most useful information about your 36 week Pregnancy. When the doc felt my tummy he said he would of guessed 6 lbs but ultrasound said diff. Nope - he only weighed 7 lb 2 oz. Another thing, if you are measuring 3-4 weeks ahead, chances are your baby will be big! 36 weeks estimated to be right at 8 pounds, 7 ounces upon delivery at 39 weeks. How to Measure Fundal Height and Fetus Size. Conclusions. The profile is designed to gauge baby’s well-being, using ultrasound and the results of a non-stress test. I delivered at 38 weeks 4 days and she was 7lbs 14 oz. You learn today about your baby development, Prenatal care (doctor visits) and Fetal Ultrasound at 36 weeks. But unlike weighing the baby on a scale after birth, even the best ultrasound measurements aren't 100% reliable. We work hard to share our most timely and active conversations with you. And I'm still working in retail, that makes me stand and walk the whole day but this baby is still a Porker. Due Date Accuracy . Create an account or log in to participate. : I had a fetal assessment done at 33 weeks, which showed my baby was at 37% approximately weighing 4.7 lbs. Pregnancy And Baby Care Articles Pregnancy Week By Week. estimated 95th percentile at28wks. ACOG advises "An accurate diagnosis of macrosomia can be made only by weighing the newborn after delivery." I agree with you about it being too late to eat less. Create an account or log in to participate. He was a scrawny little guy, but healthy. So we had a repeat U/S at 37 weeks, which then estimated 7 &1/2 lb. —Guest mommajean, swore no way a 10 pounder! —Guest LeahT. I have to be induced tomorrow for the onset of mild preeclampsia ( I will be 37 weeks 1 day) . —Guest Jennifer, Bigger Baby I only had one u/s at 20 weeks and then manual assessment. Around week 20, an ultrasound might be used to detect fetal abnormalities. So much for "too big to birth vaginally"! I'm also having a lot of fluid eventhough I dont have diabetes. So pretty close for us! The educational health content on What To Expect is reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts to be up-to-date and in line with the latest evidence-based medical information and accepted health guidelines, including the medically reviewed What to Expect books by Heidi Murkoff. Your baby at 37 weeks will be as big as a Winter Melon. A term pregnancy is defined as the period of gestation from 37 completed weeks up to ... p = 0.001) were all lower in the non-accurate compared to the accurate weight estimation group. Does this mean he's short and chunky or does this seem normal? Wow!Curious as to how many of you were given a birth weight prediction based on an ultrasound that... Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). Before this she has always been on the small side and was projected to be a 6-7lb baby. She was born 2 days shy of her due date at 6lbs 9oz. Ultrasound measurements of the fetus's head, abdomen, and upper thighbone provide a more accurate way to determine size. For 87% of the births, weight was predicted within 15% of the actual weight. :)  Hopefully her head isn't so big that it prevents me from having a vaginal delivery. With my previous pregnancy they estimated she was about 4lbs at 37 weeks, then they redid the ultrasound a day (or 2 my memory is foggy) and the next tech said 6lbs. So we had a repeat U/S at 37 weeks, which then estimated 7 &1/2 lb. I turned around and had a vaginal birth with my next baby who was over 8 lbs - so the weight wasn't an issue, it was my doctor's concern about the weight that made me have a c-section. As a doula I see the inaccuracies all the time. It also showed that these weren’t accurate in predicting if the baby was small or large for gestational age. —maelli3, Waaaay off. Well the baby's not breech like she thought he may be and estimated weight is about 7 lbs 8 oz (I am 37 weeks 4 days) so the weight is on the 'higher' side. I say always go with your LMP if your sure! I was told I needed a c/s as he would be too big to birth vaginally. I thought this was really big and kinda laughed knowing how wrong ultrasounds can be. The educational health content on What To Expect is reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts to be up-to-date and in line with the latest evidence-based medical information and accepted health guidelines, including the medically reviewed What to Expect books by Heidi Murkoff. She was born at 40.1 wks at 8.5 lbs. I feel moist babies are around 6-8 lbs ! One study out of Israel showed ultrasounds that were done in the early third trimester (28-34 weeks) didn’t give an accurate estimate of the baby’s weight. —hostdiane, It happens! Are you sure you want to delete your discussion? This is also not accurate, though some practitioners are better than others. My last ultrasound was taken the night before (done at 9:30 p.m. surgery at 10 a.m.) the c-section (full placenta previa, and started going into labor.) This action cannot be undone. Are you sure you want to delete your comment? pretty close. Evidence suggests that, in the first 20 weeks of pregnancy, the first ultrasound may be the most accurate tool for calculating a fetus's gestational ages. Scans done after 40 weeks of gestation can be relied upon to give an accurate estimation of fetal weight, in fact more so than when the scan is done prior to 37 weeks. The u/s said he was 10lbs 3oz. Because they thought my baby was about 8 lbs. If your pregnancy has a gestational age of less than 8 weeks (between 6 and 8 weeks), a transvaginal ultrasound (inserting the ultrasound probe into your vagina) is usually needed for accurate results. Did your doctor say if you are going to delivery vaginally or by c-section? This is why many people do not recommend using this estimate to make decisions about the mode of birth. I feel like I am carrying smaller with him than... Had some ultrasounds today and baby's weight was 50th percentile and his femur was 29th percentile. My 6 lb baby spent over a week in NICU with breathing problems. With it diet controlled baby was apparently following 75th percentile - baby was born on 6th & up over 90th. How Accurate Is Ultrasound For Weight? "For a 9-pound baby, an ultrasound’s predictive accuracy … HERE ARE THE RESPONSES TO THIS ARTICLE:http://pregnancy.about.com/u/ua/ultrasounds/ultrasoundweight.htm?from=lb. How Big Is Your Baby at 37 Weeks? Born at 38+1 and only weighed 6lbs. I had an ultrasound in labor and they suggested that my baby was really big. Pregnant Katy Perry Says She Hopes Her Baby Is a Girl — Is There Any Way to Predict Baby’s Gender? The calculations can give an average weight consistent with these measurements, but can be off by as much as 1/2 to 1 pound when performed by an experienced sonographer. —Guest tonya.meza, "your lucky if she weighs 7 pounds" Hinting that she was small, the Doc said that at the required-to-stay-eligble-ultrasound the day before Bobbie was born, and weighed in at 10 pounds 13 ounces. Naturally, one of the most common questions asked about ultrasound is: Just how accurate are due dates predicted by ultrasound? they said my due date was off. At my first, the tech advised that the baby was over 9 lbs. I’ve had lots of scans this pregnancy and they always give the predicted weight. Thankfully, I had been warned by my practitioner and my childbirth educator that ultrasounds are not a good way to estimate weight. However, u/s aren't completely accurate either. The ultrasound gives an estimate of the weight of your baby, but this estimate can be off a pound or more in either direction. Not unusual for in my family but maybe good that doctors didn't use the big baby scare to push early interventions. the ultrasound at this stage in pregnancy can be off 10% either way. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). I'm just wondering how accurate ultrasounds are for predicting weight. Following changes are eminent in a baby at 37 weeks:-37 Weeks pregnant baby weight is nearly 2.85 kg or 6.3 pounds and he is 19 inches long. included dates and measurements of ultrasound scans and the date and weight of the baby at birth. Learn what's going on with your little one at this part of your journey together. I had a growth scan at 37 weeks and they said almost 8lb. Last Friday they thought 9lbs 1oz from the ultrasound. Funny thing is that he was born at 11 lbs. He came at 39 weeks only weighing 7 lbs. Well the baby's not breech like she thought he may be and estimated weight is about 7 lbs 8 oz (I am 37 weeks 4 days) so the weight is on the 'higher' side. My bub was estimated 7lb4oz at 36weeks she was born 38weeks weighing 10lb4oz so it was way off. So my doc and we were convinced that I was going to have an 8 or 9 lb baby. The placenta has reached its full size and is spread out like a plate. :(. ... My last ultrasound was at 37 weeks they said she was 8.2 pounds. I had an ultrasound at 36 weeks and baby was measuring 8lbs 11oz so the dr was talking about inducing me at 39 weeks so she wouldn't be too big for a vaginal delivery. How accurate is weight estimate at 33 weeks? I had my 37 week appointment today and the doctor did an ultrasound. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. I'm only 5'3" so my belly sticks out so far out LOL. My midwife (CNM) said "push hard... this is going to be a big baby". They typically say the ultrasounds can be off 1lb either way. Most physicians can detect a smaller than normal or larger than normal baby. There are multiple ways to predict the weight via ultrasound, making it not advised for most to make decisions about induction and planned cesarean section based solely on estimated fetal weight. My best advice to you is to feel your stomach. So 3.25 kg rather than 3.8, slight discrepancy! We keep them up because there are a ton of great conversations here and we believe you deserve to see them all. My midwife sent me for an ultra sound today during my apt today because she was "concerned" about the weight (measuring 41 weeks at 37+4 weeks) & position of the baby (breech). I was told 10 lbs 13 oz and 23 in. My midwife sent me for an ultra sound today during my apt today because she was "concerned" about the weight (measuring 41 weeks at 37+4 weeks) & position of the baby (breech). I gave birth a week and a half later, and he turned out to weigh 5 pounds, 11 oz. I hope this information helps you somehow. Fetal ultrasound, while helpful, tends to underestimate large babies and overestimate small ones, according to a 2006 study reported in “The New Zealand Medical Journal.” Considerations. Born 37 week 1 day at 4 lbs 8 oz. Though these differences are small and not clinically significant, this study indicates that serial sonograms in … Often a woman does this because her care provider has told her the baby is already 8 pounds, at 36 weeks, and she might need a c-section. She was born vaginally with no complications and I was not induced. U/S can be off by much depend on how experience the tech that takes it, some are good and some are not as good as others, I heard that it could be off by 2 lbs. hey i am pregnant of 37 weeks now i had a ultrasound in my 34 weeks she told me its girl or may be boy then she write a report to my doctor its girl its 100%accurate the result that i have a girl but i ffel that i am having a a boy We analysed a total of 2296 pregnancies where an ultrasound scan was performed within 3 days of delivery, including 606 preterm (<37 weeks) and 1690 term deliveries. Learn more about. They were way off. I did and she came out in one push... and I had a 2nd degree tear. According to my LMP he was one day shy of 37 week but according to u/s he was 35 1/2wk. All along they told me my baby was very avg, maybe 7 1/2 lbs...my daughter was born at 10.5 oz. At 37 weeks pregnant, the doctor can tell you the baby weight which will more or less be final. 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