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Femur length in 5th percentile in 32 wks

2021-11-07 15:01:54
I am currently 32 weeks pregnant. At 31 weeks 6 days conducted growth scan and baby femur length is in 5th percentile. Also all long bones are at or just below 5th percentile. Is my baby going to be very short? Baby weight 1596gms
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Depends upon the parents height

Answered2021-11-09 08:34:41

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Answered2021-11-07 15:17:09

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You are an educated patient who is concerned about this finding. And you seem to have got all your investigations so far. I suggest you consult your Obstetrician who is giving you antenatal check ups and advice so far. It is not something to be taken lightly.

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If other anomalies have been ruled out in TIFA scan then this baby is going to be constitutionally small.

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it's on low side n wait is also less, have u got anomaly scan

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