What Does My Ultrasound Scan Test Report Indicate?

Posted on Fri, 21 Aug 2015

Question: Hi Dr XXXXXXX

My wife is 26 weeks 5 days pregnant now. She has been on progesterone supplements throughout her pregnancy.

We had an ultrasound scan today. The doctor informed us that the fetal weight is 1.81 pounds. Is this normal for an XXXXXXX baby at 26 weeks 5 days ?

The doctor also informed us that the baby's stomach is smaller than average. He told us that the stomach looks like what it should be at 24 weeks. Do you think this is a cause of concern ?

Thanks and Regards,
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Dalia Muraleedharan (34 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I am concerned about intrauterine growth retardation

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mr. XXXX,

You mentioned the weight in pounds? Can you send me the scanned ultrasound report copy?

The weight is slightly to the lower side.. Abdominal circumference 2 weeks less means the baby is likely to have growth restriction..

She needs to take high protein diet including 2 egg white daily, nuts, dal chana etc.. Take 2 glass of milk with protein powder added to it.. Take 8-10 hrs rest daily in left lateral position.. Drink fresh fruit juices and tender coconut water.. Get the scan repeated every month till 36 weeks..

Hope I have answered your query.. Feel free to ask any doubts.. Good day..

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Follow up: Dr. Dalia Muraleedharan (7 hours later)

Thank you Dr XXXXXXX The fetal weight at 26 weeks 5 days is 821 grams. It is a boy. Does the weight look normal ?

I will ask my wife to take the food which you recommended. We are in U.S. We don't get Scan reports here. We have scheduled scan every alternate week.

Thank you for your support.

Thanks,
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Dalia Muraleedharan (38 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Slightly less than normal

Detailed Answer:
Hi...
Thanks for writing..
You are welcome..

Baby wt is slightly less.. Around 900gm at this stage will be ok.. Good diet and adequate rest along with aminoacid tablet helps to increase wt to an extent..

Hope I have answered your query.. Good day..

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad