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? At birth, they were a full pound different. She came on her own at 37 weeks 6days and she weighed 7lbs 15oz. Sonograms between 34.0 and 36. She came out screaming and weighing 7lb 8oz. Though these differences are small and not clinically significant, this study indicates that serial sonograms in … She was born vaginally with no complications and I was not induced. —chez6205, Baby weight I felt better knowing approx how much he weighed beausec it let me know that he was growing and getting nutrition. A 37-week ultrasound might be performed as part of a biophysical profile. 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. Week 37 Ultrasound: What It Would Look Like Now that you're 37 weeks pregnant, your baby is full term! I knew I should have eaten it last night. He came one day shy of 39 weeks and weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces. Another thing, if you are measuring 3-4 weeks ahead, chances are your baby will be big! He was born on Nov 18. :)  Hopefully her head isn't so big that it prevents me from having a vaginal delivery. Where the cesareans are done for large babies, but at birth the babies are several pounds under the prebirth estimate. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. She came on her own at 37 weeks 6days and she weighed 7lbs 15oz. On my next post, I will be talking about 37 weeks pregnancy and ultrasound. How accurate is weight estimate at 33 weeks? 2 oz. She also said my cervix isn't soft so I will most likely make it to my due date. My midwife (CNM) said "push hard... this is going to be a big baby". Nope - he only weighed 7 lb 2 oz. Your son is so adorable! I've gained 26 pounds and this is my first pregnancy. Learn what's going on with your little one at this part of your journey together. I delivered at 38 weeks 4 days and she was 7lbs 14 oz. I have to be induced tomorrow for the onset of mild preeclampsia ( I will be 37 weeks 1 day) . I feel moist babies are around 6-8 lbs ! All along they told me my baby was very avg, maybe 7 1/2 lbs...my daughter was born at 10.5 oz. Your midwife or doctor may also try to predict the fetal weight by using their hands during a physical exam of your abdomen. I don't feel big at all and everyone says I look small. ... Ultrasound can also be used to help estimate your baby's weight. :(. I had a 9lb 10oz baby boy the following week. 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. Ultrasound measurements of the fetus's head, abdomen, and upper thighbone provide a more accurate way to determine size. They typically say the ultrasounds can be off 1lb either way. I gave birth a week and a half later, and he turned out to weigh 5 pounds, 11 oz. © 2021 Everyday Health, Inc. I thought this was really big and kinda laughed knowing how wrong ultrasounds can be. 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. When I was pregnant with my older son, I had some growth concerns and so they did a few extra scans. 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. The profile is designed to gauge baby’s well-being, using ultrasound and the results of a non-stress test. They typically say the ultrasounds can be off 1lb either way. The ultrasound guessed her at 8lbs and it was over a pound off! Pregnant Katy Perry Says She Hopes Her Baby Is a Girl — Is There Any Way to Predict Baby’s Gender? 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. Many women will have lots of stories about being induced for having suspected large babies, there are even stories about scheduled cesareans. I say always go with your LMP if your sure! I had an ultrasound in labor and they suggested that my baby was really big. : I had a fetal assessment done at 33 weeks, which showed my baby was at 37% approximately weighing 4.7 lbs. —Guest Dana, More than 1 lb off! 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. I gave birth to a healthy 3.9kg baby 3 days before due date - very, very accurate for me. 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. My husband is making me give away the chocolate cake I bought yesterday. Naturally, one of the most common questions asked about ultrasound is: Just how accurate are due dates predicted by ultrasound? Ultrasound for fetal weight estimation is notoriously inaccurate for predicting the weight of babies. This is also not accurate, though some practitioners are better than others. For 87% of the births, weight was predicted within 15% of the actual weight. I'm just wondering how accurate ultrasounds are for predicting weight. The estimation of fetal weight during pregnancy is among the most important examinations done. During this last weeks of pregnancy his/her weight gain is just .5 ounce/day compared to 1 ounce/ day in earlier weeks. 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. "For a 9-pound baby, an ultrasound’s predictive accuracy … The average 37-week fetus weighs about 5.9 to 6.2 lbs. I had a boy just 2 weeks ago and when i was 35 weeks they told me he was 6 pounds and would weigh about 8 pounds at birth. Most physicians can detect a smaller than normal or larger than normal baby. So it's not an exact science! How Accurate Is Ultrasound For Weight? hi there! Estimated to be over 8.5 pounds... my baby was delivered 6lbs 6oz. —Guest Caroline Columbus, OH, One right, one wrong They said my first son was going to be somewhere around 9 lbs. Related posts you might like to read after. She came at 40w2d weighing 8 lbs. 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. 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. It will continue to function for the full duration of the pregnancy. However, at birth he only weighed 5lbs, 4oz at 39 weeks and I know he grew between the last u/s and birth. His head is on the larger size, so that may have contributed to the over-estimation. 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]. Does this mean he's short and chunky or does this seem normal? Estimated fetal weight ultrasound accuracy.. How accurate was the estimated weight vs how much your baby actually weighed at birth? 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. This action cannot be undone. They told me she was going to weigh no more than 4lbs, and she'd have to go to NICU. Don't let it stress you out, it can be WAYY off! I'm also having a lot of fluid eventhough I dont have diabetes. I had an ultrasound at 34 weeks that estimated my baby to be 6 & 1/2 lb at that moment. 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. —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 said I will most likely deliver an 8 pound baby. 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. ... My last ultrasound was at 37 weeks they said she was 8.2 pounds. I've been instructed to eat less and walk more. 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). We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. She predicts that my LO will be about 10Lbs when so she's born. The placenta has reached its full size and is spread out like a plate. —Guest LeahT. Ultrasound is estimated to predict within 8-15% of true birth weight. I am so thankful she came early and the doctor didn't have a chance to make me go through with the c section. My bub was estimated 7lb4oz at 36weeks she was born 38weeks weighing 10lb4oz so it was way off. Lucky you, I had my 37th week u/s today and docs said that she's already 8lb and 12 oz. 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? She is concerned because the baby is measuring 7 pounds. they said my due date was off. Around week 20, an ultrasound might be used to detect fetal abnormalities. He wound up weighing in at 7.5 lbs. At 37 weeks pregnant, the doctor can tell you the baby weight which will more or less be final. so pretty accurate for me At 37 weeks we were told our son would be born at over 9 lbs. This seems a little too high for me. Mine was very accurate, I got weight at 36 weeks … © 2021 Everyday Health, Inc. —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. I had my 37 week appointment today and the doctor did an ultrasound. This action cannot be undone. I know the US is not the most accurate … 9 oz. The 37 weeks pregnant ultrasound will be the last one before the birth. It also showed that these weren’t accurate in predicting if the baby was small or large for gestational age. Well I went back for my 37 week check up today and he checked me and … 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. 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. According to my LMP he was one day shy of 37 week but according to u/s he was 35 1/2wk. This action cannot be undone. I was really sad. They told me the 50th percentile babies weights at birth is approximately 8 pounds! We are 36 weeks, 5 days. I was told 10 lbs 13 oz and 23 in. 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. She was born 2 days shy of her due date at 6lbs 9oz. To mamas who have given birth .... at 36 weeks 2 days they estimated my guy at 6 pounds 12 ounces . 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. 36 weeks estimated to be right at 8 pounds, 7 ounces upon delivery at 39 weeks. 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. Ultrasound for fetal weight estimation is notoriously inaccurate for predicting the weight of … Tuesday morning (after 36 hours of labor) I had to have an emergency c-section and the baby was 9lbs 5oz. 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. Pregnancy And Baby Care Articles Pregnancy Week By Week. With it diet controlled baby was apparently following 75th percentile - baby was born on 6th & up over 90th. Learn more about. The Pediatritian assessed him and said he looked to be 36 1/2 weeks. So pretty close for us! I am bit worried now and would like to know from mamas who already delivered or yet to deliver what their ultrasound weights were and weight after giving birth. Born at 38+1 and only weighed 6lbs. 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. The u/s said he was 10lbs 3oz. estimated 95th percentile at28wks. —Shelby.M09, Way way off. Are you sure you want to delete your discussion? We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. My husband and I both have pretty big heads. 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. If you can feel areas where the baby isn't, baby won't be huge. —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. Your baby at 37 weeks will be as big as a Winter Melon. The ultrasound gives an estimate of the weight of your baby, but this estimate can be off a pound or more in either direction. Last Friday they thought 9lbs 1oz from the ultrasound. Thankfully, I had been warned by my practitioner and my childbirth educator that ultrasounds are not a good way to estimate weight. I’m 40 + 3 and had a ultrasound on Friday to check on her and they estimated her weight at 8lb 8oz! The specialist told me yesterday they can be off by 3/4 of a lb. So much for "too big to birth vaginally"! Our second was told to be on track with our son's growth so we were expecting another 7 pounder. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. I had him at 37 weeks 1 day and he was 6 pounds 13.8 oz. His head measured 5 lbs 6 oz. Conclusions. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. I was told I needed a c/s as he would be too big to birth vaginally. Did your doctor say if you are going to delivery vaginally or by c-section? We were all expecting a 10 lb baby on my due date, but not any bigger than that. Are you sure you want to delete your discussion? They can be off, but I think they are pretty good with their predictions. 3 oz. So we had a repeat U/S at 37 weeks, which then estimated 7 &1/2 lb. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. 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. ACOG advises "An accurate diagnosis of macrosomia can be made only by weighing the newborn after delivery." As a doula I see the inaccuracies all the time. 9 weeks' gestation allow for more accurate prediction of birth weight than sonograms later in gestation. either way. 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! This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. Nope - he only weighed 7 lb 2 oz. and 24". I guess it was a bit of a better guess with my second. She was born at 39 weeks at 5.5lbs. 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. Tweet; Submitted by Nic on January 18, 2012. —maelli3, Waaaay off. So my doc and we were convinced that I was going to have an 8 or 9 lb baby. I'm hoping for a vaginal delivery. This discussion is archived and locked for posting. Unfortunately, the science of weight estimations is quite imprecise. 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. [55] Reviewed 3/31/2019 He came at 39 weeks only weighing 7 lbs. So it was a off by a little. —Guest onlycathyo, Ouch! 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). Third trimester weeks, the ultimate checklist. My 6 lb baby spent over a week in NICU with breathing problems. —Guest mamazzz, Estimate Was Incorrect My baby's final ultrasound was two days before she was born, during a biophysical profile. My son was 9lbs even at birth. Unfortunitly some DRs do not let their clients know that and moms make decisions based on faulty info. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. 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. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). 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. My baby was measuring 3.5kgs a few weeks before due date ~ estimated to make it to around 4kgs at due date. 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). He was born at 41.5 wks at 9 lbs 2.4 oz. With my second I had my last ultrasound at 28 weeks, they guessed he was about 5 lbs at that time. So rarely do OB's notify their patients that 3rd trimester ultrasounds have an acceptable variance of + / - two weeks! I know the US is not the most accurate … I'm going to go on a walk with my husband later though. 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. I had a growth scan at 37 weeks and they said almost 8lb. 37 Weeks Pregnancy Ultrasound. 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'm still going to do what my doctor said, but I don't know how good it will do with 2 and a half weeks to go. Learn more about, How Big Is My Baby? —Guest mommajean, swore no way a 10 pounder! So it was pretty close. At 38 weeks the average crown to heel length is 49.8cm (19.6in) and the average weight is 3.1kg (6.8lb. 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 HATE THAT! A lot of stress for no reason. If it seems like baby is taking up all the room, they will be big. However, u/s aren't completely accurate either. There is no method of checking fetal size before delivery can provide more than an estimated fetal weight (EFW). Your Baby at 37 weeks of Age. We work hard to share our most timely and active conversations with you. How to prevent preterm labor naturally. 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. So we had a repeat U/S at 37 weeks, which then estimated 7 &1/2 lb. I didn't really mind the questions, but when my midwife heard about it she was irate and called the ultrasound office to chew some people out. And I'm still working in retail, that makes me stand and walk the whole day but this baby is still a Porker. How to Measure Fundal Height and Fetus Size. Are you sure you want to delete your comment? My best advice to you is to feel your stomach. 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.) How Accurate Is Ultrasound For Weight? or 2700 grams, and measures about 33 centimeters long. I did and she came out in one push... and I had a 2nd degree tear. Thanks for comforting me. However my son was supposed to be 8lb 13 at 40 weeks but came out at 42 weeks weighing 8lb 1. Before this she has always been on the small side and was projected to be a 6-7lb baby. This is why many people do not recommend using this estimate to make decisions about the mode of birth. 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 With my daughter, I had an ultrasound at 36 wks, and it put her at almost 9 lbs. If your baby is long or has a big head it could make the estimations less accurate. That's just my opinion and what I have seen in several women. There’s no truly accurate way to determine an infant’s weight at 37 weeks until he emerges from the womb and is placed on a scale in the delivery room. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. Born 37 week 1 day at 4 lbs 8 oz. 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