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Hello doctor! I'm 35 weeks and 5 days pregnant and the baby's weight is only 2388g. Doctor let me ask if the fetal weight measurement is so small compared to the number of weeks of the fetus? I hope you can advise me, thank you doctor.
Wuwu Guizhou (1990)
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Hello! According to the standard weight index table according to WHO, with a fetus with a gestational age from 35 to 36 weeks, the standard weight of the baby will range from 2400 to 2600 grams. However, the baby's weight on ultrasound depends on the ultrasound machine and the sonographer's experience. It also depends on genetic factors of the family such as parents' physique, racial factors, and mother's health.
If the mother has obesity, gestational diabetes, the fetus will usually have a larger weight, while the mother during pregnancy does not gain weight or gain little weight, the fetus may be malnourished.
If you are pregnant with multiples, your weight will be smaller if you have a single pregnancy. Therefore, you should go to a reputable obstetrics and gynecology medical facility to be examined, and do tests and ultrasounds for more advice.
Thank you for sending your question to Vinmec Health System. Best regards!
Specialist I Pham Thi Yen - Obstetrician - Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Hai Phong International Hospital
