Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
192 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Pregnant, FL Measuring 26+ Weeks. Does Fetal Length Increase And Decrease ?

Hi dr,
I am 28 weeks pregnant. I had my growth scan yesterday. My measurements are HC: 268mm, AC: 234mm, BPD: 75mm and FL : 49mm. My question is FL is measuring on the very low side of the graph. 49mm is for 26+ weeks. I am worried. Also is it possible for FL to increase first , then decrease and then increase. Please help me.
posted on Sat, 1 Jun 2013
Twitter Wed, 5 Jun 2013 Answered on
Twitter Wed, 5 Jun 2013 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
OBGYN,  's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for the query.

The possible factors for the disparity are:
-Error while taking the ultrasound.
-Constitutional, if mother and father are of short stature that may affect the length of the baby.
-Usually gestational age by second trimester ultrasound can show one to two weeks disparity from gestational age by lmp.
So you follow with regular antenatal checkups to monitor the growth. Hope for the best.
For more details you can ask me through: http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sree-gouri-sr/63429
Take care.

I find this answer helpful

2 Doctors agree with this answer

Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Recent questions on Prenatal development


Loading Online Doctors....
Pregnant, FL Measuring 26+ Weeks. Does Fetal Length Increase And Decrease ?

Hi, Thanks for the query. The possible factors for the disparity are: -Error while taking the ultrasound. -Constitutional, if mother and father are of short stature that may affect the length of the baby. -Usually gestational age by second trimester ultrasound can show one to two weeks disparity from gestational age by lmp. So you follow with regular antenatal checkups to monitor the growth. Hope for the best. For more details you can ask me through: http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sree-gouri-sr/63429 Take care.