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Hi doctor,
In my 16 weeks 2 days of pregnancy, they took scan for me and it shows estimated fetal weight according to BPD, HC, AC, FL:- 128 +/- 12.8 gms. Everyone saying weight is very low . Please anyone suggest this weight is fine or it is underweight.. please help..
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Nothing to worry avoid stress,take healthy balanced diet ,lie on left lateral side, avoid stress, follow up for regular check-ups
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Hello, please send me your report of ultrasound
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Dr. Nidhi Sharma
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
19 yrs exp
Chennai
This is ok weight for baby
Next Steps
Continue iron and calcium tablets
Mothers Horlicks two spoons with milk two times a day for a month
Take L-arginine sachet twice a day with water for 4 weeks
Take Tablet Astymin forte twice a day for 4 weeks
Take a boiled egg daily
Health Tips
take 3 fruits of your choice daily
Avoid papaya and pineapple
Avoid lifting weights and stress and intercourses
Sleep in left lateral position in afternoon for 2 hours at night for 8 hours
Drink plenty of water and fruits juice
Repeat ultrasound at 20 weeks for fetal anomaly
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Dr. Pratibha Aggarwal
Gynecologist
32 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi. The average wt of the baby at 16 weeks is 100 to 140 gm . So you need not worry . As you will put on weight the baby will also put on wt. Try taking more protein in your diet .
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