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Can High BP And Protein Levels Cause Lemon Like Head In Ultrasound?

I had a growth ultra sound at 34 weeks, last week and I notice my baby's head looked like a lemon. Our 30 week ultra sound her head was normal (as all before this scan). The baby is head down at this point. I'm 31, 248lbs and 5ft 6 inches. We had the scan because I have been having hire blood pressure readings and my last protein check was 365.
Wed, 3 Sep 2014
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Welcome to Health care magic.

1.High BP will not cause the lemon like head, any genetic changes and anomaly could make the baby head look like lemon headed.
2.If your 18-22weeks anomaly scan was normal then there are less chances to develop any anomaly.
3.If doctor has mentioned in report you have to think of , if its just you have feel then you don't worry - because 34 weeks foetus / baby will not be seen clearly as seen on earlier scan.
4.Foetal doppler and BPP- biophysical profile will help to find the foetal wellbeing.
5.Get your BP controlled and monitor foetal movements carefully and bring to doctor notice if any abnormality.

Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
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Can High BP And Protein Levels Cause Lemon Like Head In Ultrasound?

Welcome to Health care magic. 1.High BP will not cause the lemon like head, any genetic changes and anomaly could make the baby head look like lemon headed. 2.If your 18-22weeks anomaly scan was normal then there are less chances to develop any anomaly. 3.If doctor has mentioned in report you have to think of , if its just you have feel then you don t worry - because 34 weeks foetus / baby will not be seen clearly as seen on earlier scan. 4.Foetal doppler and BPP- biophysical profile will help to find the foetal wellbeing. 5.Get your BP controlled and monitor foetal movements carefully and bring to doctor notice if any abnormality. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.