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  • Dec 12, 2012, 05:42 AM
    Meli86
    Is everything OK?
    My doctor said my baby is very big, I'm 35 weeks and 5 days, he said he's weighing six and half pounds and his head measures 9 cm, I'm not sure about that size but on the ultrsound picture his head looks huge, I just want to know if everything is OK?
  • Dec 12, 2012, 06:45 AM
    joypulv
    Not even 50 doctors online can answer this. Put your trust in the care you are getting, or go ask more questions. When is your next visit?
  • Dec 12, 2012, 06:50 AM
    J_9
    9 cm head measurement? Are you sure? That's very small for a baby of this gestational age. It should be closer to about 30 cm at 35 weeks.
  • Dec 12, 2012, 08:14 AM
    Meli86
    Yea that's what dr said, n thanks :) my next visit is tomorrow, I'm doing a sugar test right now
  • Dec 12, 2012, 08:17 AM
    J_9
    Please clarify that measurement with your doctor. If it were only 9cm, you would be placed under a high risk category with a fetus that has what is called microcephaly Microcephaly - MayoClinic.com and at this gestational age it would be incompatible with life.

    There has to be a mistake/misunderstanding somewhere.
  • Dec 12, 2012, 08:18 AM
    joypulv
    perhaps pi*d. 9 x 3.14 = about 29-30 (the doctor measured flat across the ultrasound)
  • Dec 12, 2012, 12:23 PM
    Meli86
    Thanks guys :) I will keep in touch
  • Dec 12, 2012, 12:28 PM
    Meli86
    Tomorrow I have another appt n I plan on getting more clarity :)

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