Fetus Size Matters

• Baby fetus at 28w2d We were told today that our baby fetus size is small. As of today after our Antenatal check-up, our baby is approximate 930g. According to the doctor (not OBGYN Specialist), the size of our baby fetus should be approximate 1.1kg ideally. We were advised that this growth could be because: - Baby naturally small (Genes/Parents) - Baby might be diagnose with down sydrome - Mother dietary After hearing from the doctor, I did a self research and find out that the ideal size for our baby fetus is not 1.1kg but 1kg. I know it's differences is only by 100g but 1kg is alot closer to 930g than 1.1kg. Can anyone here enlighten me? We are both trying to not be totally affected by the doctor's advice. The doctor could be right, but the the doctor could also be wrong. The tolerance of an accurate ultrasound proven to be in a window of 2-4weeks. #advicepls

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hi mummy, I recall I was affected but with a different news: that my baby was much too big in size for the gestational age. I worried so much, was it my diet? am I not moving physically enough? then at the next appointment I chose another doctor to get a second opinion. she assured me it's going to be ok, and advised me what I could do. if you can, opt for second opinion. baby's estimated weight on ultrasound isnt accurate. which really isnt; my baby's weight is currently at average percentile for gestational age. in the mean time, consider adding healthy fat/calories into your diet to see if it can help baby grow more. food like avocado, salmon, full cream milk might help. all the best mummy!

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