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Q: At 21 Weeks Pregnant, the Fetus is Measuring just over 18 We
asked by: DoctorQuestion on June 28th, 2006
hi ..

i was just wondering what it means when your baby is measuring smaller then your uterus does it mean that he isnt healthy or that i am not eating enough or what ? i am 23 weeks and 1 day pregnant and i am expecting a boy.. had an ultrasound june 14 told me that i was 21 weeks pregnant but baby was measuring just over 18 weeks:S


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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD
replied on August 8th, 2007
Second Trimester of Pregnancy Answer A1166
An ultrasound predicts the age of a pregnancy according to fetal measurements (diameter of the head, abdomen , and length of the femur) compared with standard statistic values. The predictions are always approximate (not 100% sure) and do not indicate something wrong with the fetus. So, if you child measures at 18 weeks, this means that the fetus is about the size of an average fetus at 18 weeks (even though you are 21 weeks pregnant). To promote fetal health, you can begin t be more conscious of your diet. You can eat foods that are rich in nutrients. Vitamin and mineral supplements are also recommended in order to promote your baby's health.










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