Is baby growing correctly?

Question

I'm 28 weeks exactly as of today. Most apps say baby should be about 2 pounds but I'm worried that she may not be. I've always been small but I just thought that entering my 3rd trimester, I should be much bigger. Will I gain anymore weight? How can I find out if my baby is really growing on schedule?

Answer

Your bump size doesn't have anything to do with if your baby is growing normally. With my first I was super small. Even the nurses who admitted me to have my daughter said I was too small on the outside. But when I got my ultrasound they said she's ready and full term. I have a long torso so my babies grow up before they grow out. So don't worry your baby is just fine.

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I had the same worries you are having I'm pretty small to be in my last trimester but the doctor reassured me every one carries different and no two pregnant women are alike.have your doctor measure your belly and he will give you an estimate on how big or small the baby is and if he or she is a normal size for their age.I'm 27 weeks and my belly is about the same as yours, I wouldn't worry about it to much but if you are talk to your doctor.good luck

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I had an ultrasound at my 28 week appt and the ultrasound tech gave me an estimated weight.  Maybe you will have another ultrasound soon and can ask?  And, you grow the most in the 3rd trimester, particularly in the last 6 weeks because baby gains about a half pound a week at that point. If your doctor is not concerned, you shouldn't be. Take advantage of feeling small while you can ;)

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You look gorgeous honey! Your size has a absolutely nothing to do with the size of baby, you'd be surprised at how much a baby grows inside of all different shapes and sized bellys. I say this only because I have a small figure, and was even smaller when I had my first. My first born was full term 7pds 1 oz. I constantly asked the same questions when I was pregnant the first time, and wondered how. Kinda makes me be a little more at ease this time around. Relax, baby will be healthy and fine!

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My doctor measures fundal height each time I go as well as heart rate and all is on target! I'm small too I'm 28 weeks and I've only gained 3 pounds.

Is baby growing correctly?

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