36 weeks - baby on small size

Posted by qwerty123 (354 days ago)

hi just been for a scan and we are 36 weeks - baby is bit on the small size - anything I can do to fatten it up!?

(I am based in Hong Kong)

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Posted by squiggles (354 days ago)

hiya,

i'm in wk 37 and i had that same problem two weeks ago when the doc commented on how small the baby was then.

if your doc has checked the blood flow, the placenta and everything and can see nothing wrong then there's probably not too much you can do. i asked him too if i should be eating lots more but he said that may not help because although everything looked ok the baby was obviously not getting what it needed from my body.

doc had told me that if it was still small when i next saw him then he would consider taking it out early so that it could get the required nutirition.

luckily when i saw the doc again and also mentioned to him that small babies were in the family (my hubby, son and myself were all 7lb or under) and the fact that the baby had grown inside me made him more comfortable and so early extraction was not needed.

i did try to eat more and maybe it helped. good luck!

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Wheelymate (354 days ago)

hi there,

my 1st was induced at 39 weeks due to preeclampsia. he was only 2.75kg.

at 36 weeks, my doc did a CTG on top of the usual scans and what not just to make sure things were ok. it was but because it was small, my doc said he would induced if i was 7 days overdue in case of ageing placenta which wouldn't nourish a baby well.

he is now 18 months old and super healthy and active. so i guess he was just meant to be on the small side. and on hindsight, his small size made it easy for me to deliver me!

so don't worry unless there is a reason to. in the meantime, get lots of rest, lying down during the day instead of running all over the place can get to grow the baby too.

good luck!

(I am based in Singapore)

Posted by cara (354 days ago)

my girl was born at 36 weeks. she was only 2.47kgs. she's now 7 months old and a whopping 7.83kgs! (and until 6 months she was exclusively bf)

don't worry too much about it. your baby will thrive once born.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by qwerty123 (353 days ago)

thanks for your replies! cant possibly eat any more than i am now!! im practising being a cow already by continually grazing!!

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by bbvv (353 days ago)

My son was born also on the small size too at 38wks - he weighed 2.46kg. Was going to stuff myself too in the last 2 weeks but he decided to come out early. Anyway, size does not matter so long as your baby is healthy. Mine is still on the small size end but he eats and sleeps well and is so active. He is pretty much in line with his development skills so I do not worry anymore. Good Luck!

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Ruth in Canada (347 days ago)

Definitely look at family history before pushing the panic button. Let your doctor know ASAP.

(I am based in Unspecified)

Posted by midwife (347 days ago)

"baby is bit on the small size - anything I can do to fatten it up!?"

Rest, rest and more rest, put your feet up if you can and have a good afternoon doze and try and get a couple of early nights and sleep ins. Baby will thrive if you are well rested (and so will you).

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Wheelymate (346 days ago)

midwife's advice above is exactly the same as my doc's - he thinks a well rested mum will allow baby to thrive so he always encourages sleep!

(I am based in Singapore)

Posted by miming (345 days ago)

No worry,my daughter born at 36 weeks due to preeclampsia.She weigh only 1.3 kilogram and now shes turning 5yrs old on November ,very smart and clever.

(I am based in Hong Kong)