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Is A Baby At 2% Percentile Weight During Pregnancy A Matter Of Concern?

We just had our 24 week ultra sound and the tech indicated baby s head measured normal, weight just over 1 pound, the tech went on to say the baby is measuring small only in the 2% percentile. We are being sent to a specialist next Tuesday. What level of concern should my wife and I have at this point?
Wed, 16 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Yes this is a bit concerning to have this low weight and the cause must be seen and managed as early as possible .this needs a specialist service unit where the cause should be sought .besides the baby would need very special care during the rest of pregnancy and during delivery. So, yes it's concerning but once the cause is sought and corrected hopes the baby would grow up more quickly to catch up for the weight.

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Is A Baby At 2% Percentile Weight During Pregnancy A Matter Of Concern?

Hello and Welcome to Ask A Doctor service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Yes this is a bit concerning to have this low weight and the cause must be seen and managed as early as possible .this needs a specialist service unit where the cause should be sought .besides the baby would need very special care during the rest of pregnancy and during delivery. So, yes it s concerning but once the cause is sought and corrected hopes the baby would grow up more quickly to catch up for the weight. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.