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Fetal restriction
At 38 weeks my baby measured 7.2 pounds and at my last visit to the doctor in the 40th week he measured 7.5 pounds and seemed to have plateaued. Is this Fetal Restriction and if so what should we do.
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Hi thanks for writing to Practo consult.  USG readings of fetal weight are not very reliable in last  few weeks of pregnancy.  Do not worry about it.
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