Possible macrocephaly at 20 weeks.

Si baby po nag CAS recently and sabi ng obgyne ay 19 cm ang ulo ng baby compared sa 17 cm average. Malaki daw si baby para sa age niya na 20 weeks, size ng body niya is 21 weeks. Wala siya binigay na solution, nag recommend lang ng NIPT sa Cordlife. Should I be worried po ba and get a second opinion? Wag daw ako magworry pero be open daw sa possibility...

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Normal lang na mag-alala kapag may naririnig na bagong impormasyon, pero maganda na sinusuri ng iyong OB at nirekomenda ang NIPT test. Ang pagiging mas malaki ng ulo ng iyong baby kaysa sa average size ay maaaring magpahiwatig ng macrocephaly, ngunit hindi ito laging nangangahulugang may seryosong problema. Posible na mabilis lang lumaki ang ulo ng iyong baby sa edad na iyon, o may ibang mga factors na nakakaapekto. Ang NIPT test ay makakatulong upang mas maging klaro ang sitwasyon, kaya magandang hakbang ito para matukoy kung may mga posibleng issues.

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Hi, mama! I can understand why you’d be worried, but based on what your OB said, it's good that your baby is growing, even if the head is a bit larger. A bigger head doesn’t always mean something is wrong; sometimes it’s just genetics or how the baby is developing. Since your OB didn’t seem overly concerned and just recommended an NIPT test, it’s probably to be extra cautious. If you're feeling unsure, getting a second opinion is always a good idea for peace of mind, but try not to stress too much just yet.

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Hi! It sounds like your OB is just being cautious and wants to rule out anything serious by recommending the NIPT test. Macrocephaly, or a larger head, can sometimes be normal, especially if it’s just a bit bigger than average. It’s good that you’re staying on top of things, but if your doctor isn’t worried, then it’s likely not an urgent issue. If you’re feeling anxious, getting a second opinion wouldn’t hurt. But for now, just take it one step at a time and trust the process.

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I know it’s hard not to worry, but your OB’s advice to stay open to possibilities is actually a good approach. Sometimes babies just have bigger heads, and that’s okay, but getting the NIPT test is just to check everything thoroughly. If you want more clarity, don’t hesitate to get a second opinion, especially if it’ll help you feel more comfortable. The most important thing is that you’re being proactive and staying informed!

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Hi mommy! Naiintindihan ko ang iyong pag-aalala. Ang malaki na ulo ng baby ay maaaring hindi agad magdulot ng problema, at ang NIPT test ay makakatulong upang makakuha ng mas malinaw na impormasyon. Kung patuloy kang nag-aalala, maaari kang mag-seek ng second opinion para makasiguro. Mag-follow up lang sa iyong OB para sa guidance. Ingat!

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pwede po magpa2nd opinion