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What Does A Baby's Large Stomach On An Ultrasound Mean?
i am 36 weeks and 4 days i had a ultrasound the other day and my doctor told me that my baby's stomach was large and she had a small head and short arms and legs also she is 4lbs and 14 ozs .. now i am only 5'1 .. can you tell me what it means for the baby to have a lager stomach
Mon, 15 Dec 2014
Hi, thank you for asking healthcare magic
I understand your concerns
From this presentation, it is possible that the fetus may have had intrauterine growth retardation. This can be symmetrical (involving the whole body) or asymmetrical (involving only certain parts of the body). Causes vary from maternal, uteroplacental to fetal. Treatment at this level would be difficult but the baby would have to be evaluated properly after birth preferably by a pediatrician if possible, and properly managed.
I hope that helps
I wish you well
I understand your concerns
From this presentation, it is possible that the fetus may have had intrauterine growth retardation. This can be symmetrical (involving the whole body) or asymmetrical (involving only certain parts of the body). Causes vary from maternal, uteroplacental to fetal. Treatment at this level would be difficult but the baby would have to be evaluated properly after birth preferably by a pediatrician if possible, and properly managed.
I hope that helps
I wish you well
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