what does it mean if you are measuring small during pregnancy?
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Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) refers to a condition in which an unborn baby is smaller than it should be because it is not growing at a normal rate inside the womb. Delayed growth puts the baby at risk of certain health problems during pregnancy, delivery, and after birth. They include: Low birth weight.
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If you look down at your belly later in your pregnancy, you'll actually see your baby moving. Your baby has been on the move since you were 6 weeks pregnant, but you didn't feel it because the baby was so small. By about 20 weeks, a baby is large enough to make itself felt to you.
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Your midwife will ask if they can: measure your height and weight, and work out your body mass index (BMI) measure your blood pressure and test your urine for signs of pre-eclampsia (a condition that affects some pregnant women)
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Your baby will also have less room to move around towards the end of your pregnancy. You may find that the number of movements you feel plateaus at about 32 weeks, but they should still be regular right up until you go into labour. If she becomes more active at this stage though, this isn't usually a cause for concern.
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What causes faint positive lines on a pregnancy test? The strength of the positive test line depends on how much hCG is in your urine. If the line is faint, it usually means that the hCG level is low. One reason why hCG levels may be low could be because you're still very early into your pregnancy.
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Carrying Low Toward the end of your pregnancy, you may notice that you're carrying lower than before almost overnight. This is probably because your baby has dropped or lightened in preparation for being born. (Not all babies do this; some don't drop until labor starts.)
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Your belly will be a bit larger than before and the weight you gain during this time would be more as compared to the weight gained by a woman expecting only one baby. Your doctor may also check the size of the uterus, which if larger than usual, will clearly indicate the presence of multiple babies.
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It's completely normal for you to feel bigger at an earlier stage with your second baby. During your first pregnancy, the muscles in your womb (uterus) and tummy will have stretched. This means that in subsequent pregnancies, they won't hold your baby as tightly towards your spine as they did before.
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If a woman does not gain weight throughout pregnancy, complications such as low birth weight or premature delivery could occur. Babies who are born to mothers who do not gain more than 20 pounds are often considered small for gestational age (SGA), meaning they may have been malnourished during pregnancy.
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In a nutshell A baby measuring big means that he or she looks to be a bit bigger than what's considered average for the week you're at in your pregnancy. However, this news shouldn't cause you to worry. ... All it means is that doctors may want to monitor you and your baby more closely, and see if you need any tests.
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If this is your first pregnancy, you may just feel bloated, kind of like after a big meal. But some women have a little baby-belly pooch by the end of the first trimester. After all, your uterus is now the size of a grapefruit. At your next exam, your doctor will be able to feel the top of it.
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Pregnancy sign: Fullness The unusual sensation of feeling “full” is yet another early symptom of pregnancy. “Fullness can be experienced before a period is missed, but a first-time mom may miss it,” says Nordahl.
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Weight gain should be minimal in the first trimester (0.5 to 2.0 kilograms or 1.1 to 4.4 pounds). If you lose or gain a significant amount of weight in the first trimester (more than five to 10 per cent of your pre-pregnancy weight), talk with your healthcare provider for support.
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It might be tiny – they're often felt by a doctor during an exam when they are as small as a half-inch in diameter,” said Tricia Merrigan, MD, breast surgeon with Avera Medical Group Comprehensive Breast Care. “Women often do not find them on their own when they are this small.”
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If you measure 30cm (12in) or less at 32 weeks, or your customised results are below your range, your midwife may offer you an ultrasound scan to be on the safe side. This type of scan is called a growth scan. It's a more accurate way of measuring your baby's growth than running a tape measure over your bump.
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Any positive line, no matter how faint, means your result is pregnant. Levels of hCG in your body will increase over the course of your pregnancy. If you test early, your hCG levels may be still be low and you'll see a faint positive line.