Patient's question:
I am 2 days away from being 3 months pregnant. Today, the ultrasound results at the hospital were as follows;No abnormal increase was observed in the bilateral adnexa. A fetus was visible in the uterus, with fetal movement and heartbeat detected. The fetus's size was 11 weeks, with a crown-rump length of 46 mm.
When I had an ultrasound at 2 months, it was also said that the embryo was about 14 days smaller than the normal gestational age.
My last menstrual period was on September 13th. It has been almost 13 weeks since then, but why is my fetus only 11 weeks old? I am well-nourished. Is there a problem? Is this normal? When will my baby grow?
Doctor's answer:
It is recommended to conduct regular reviews to rule out developmental abnormalities before considering the issue insignificant. If you haven't had a 4D ultrasound anomaly scan, it's best to come in as soon as possible, as the impact won't be too significant. A 4D ultrasound can stereoscopically display the fetus's color, face, and the development of various organs, and even observe the fetus's condition within the mother's body. It enables early diagnosis of fetal abnormalities, such as cleft lip, cleft palate, skeletal developmental abnormalities, cardiovascular malformations, etc. Observing the dynamic process of fetal movement in the uterus, as well as dynamically recording the fetus's intrauterine posture, can serve as a permanent.