Patient's question:
Medical History: Gestational age 36 weeks, biparietal diameter 77mm, spine continuity is good, fetal heartbeat is good, femur length 60mm, placental maturity II, placenta extends to the cervix.Previous Treatment and Effect: At 26 weeks, ultrasound showed biparietal diameter 57mm, femur length 41mm, humerus length 38mm. From 31 weeks, I ate a lot and gained 8 pounds. At 31 weeks, ultrasound showed biparietal diameter 74mm, femur length 53mm. At 36 weeks, I didn’t eat much, and ultrasound showed biparietal diameter 77mm, femur length 60mm.
Help Needed: Could this be due to malnutrition? Will the fetus be affected?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, the reference values for pregnancy at 35 weeks are generally as follows: The average femur length is 6.71 ± 0.45 cm, the average biparietal diameter is 8.70 ± 0.55 cm, and the average abdominal circumference is 28.74 ± 2.88 cm. Your fetus is a bit small, but as long as the fetus is healthy, there is no need to worry. You can enhance nutrition. As long as the menstrual development is standard, and you drink more bone soup and eat more sweet potatoes, there should be no major issues. Pay attention to appropriate exercise, and it is recommended that you rest well, ensure sufficient sleep, maintain a balanced diet, and eat more fish, vegetables, and fruits. Walk appropriately, and if possible, regularly monitor the fetal development.