[Meli86]

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?

[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?

[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.

[Meli86]

Yea that's what dr said, n thanks :) my next visit is tomorrow, I'm doing a sugar test right now

[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.

[joypulv]

perhaps pi*d. 9 x 3.14 = about 29-30 (the doctor measured flat across the ultrasound)

[Meli86]

Thanks guys :) I will keep in touch

[Meli86]

Tomorrow I have another appt n I plan on getting more clarity :)