What is a fetal growth scan report?

A fetal growth scan report helps identify any problems in the baby’s growth. This makes it easier to spot infants who are either not growing as predicted or are growing larger than usual. There are different categories of outcomes:

Of course, it takes a closer look at your infant first.

How do you read a fetal growth scan report?

Your report will include the baby’s position, the amount of amniotic fluid, fetal biometry (BPD, HC, AC, and FL measures), and an estimated weight of the baby.

The baby’s age, pregnancy week, placental localisation can also be examined and reported in your fetal growth scan report. Some of the important growth scan measurements you can find in the report are as follows:

Measurements of the head: There are two different ways to measure the head. The first one crosses the head, while the second one circles it.

Abdomen: The circumference of your baby’s abdomen will also be measured during this scan.

Femur length: By measuring the femur’s length, this scan will take bone growth into account.

To compare these figures with the gestational age for the release of the results, they are shown on a graph. Through the method, the estimated fetal weight is calculated.

What is normal fetal growth?

Since fetal growth is dynamic, serial measurements taken at intervals of 2 to 3 weeks are required to distinguish between normal and abnormal growth.

For gestation to be deemed normal growth, measurements of the biparietal diameter, head circumference, abdomen circumference, and femur length must be within the typical ranges. These parameters can be combined in a predetermined formula to estimate fetal weight.

• At 32 weeks, the average fetus is 16.9 inches (43 cm) in length and 4.3 pounds (1953 grams) heavy.
• At 33 weeks, the average fetus is 17.3 inches (44 cm) in length and 4.8 pounds (2162 grams) heavy.
• At 33 weeks, the distal femoral epiphysis ossification center is typically seen in 72% of fetuses.

Is it normal to have fetal growth scan?

A fetal growth scan is a common ultrasound scan procedure suggested to pregnant women that are often performed between 20 and 40 weeks of pregnancy.

This may be important for you for a variety of reasons, including Your doctor’s worries about your baby’s development (too small or too large).

Depending on the pregnancy, some doctors may request a standard growth scan in the third trimester which is normal.

If your due date has passed, an ultrasound is frequently done to measure the amount of amniotic fluid and check fetal health which is also normal. The majority of parents are overjoyed to receive those initial blurry photos.

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