Was just wondering??

stellybobs · May 6th, 2009, 11:56 AM

Hello everyone,

I haven't posted before, but i was just wondering about something that has been worrying me over past few days, reading other peoples threads.

I am 36 weeks pregnant, and have never had my bump measured with a tape measure. At my mw appointments She usually feels my tum listens and with the doppla. She has not said there are any probs or anything but i am starting to wonder how she would know without measuring to see if baby is big or small.

Does everyne elso get measured with a tape? Do you think i should ask why i haven't been or am i just being paranoid?

Jkelmum · May 6th, 2009, 11:58 AM

In all my pregnancies ive been measured from around 28 wks ...maybe she can tell by lookin but i cant see how ...I would be askin at your next appointment xxx

purple_socks · May 6th, 2009, 12:01 PM

I've never been measured...i've been told babies size at scans but nothing has ever happened with a tape measure. i don't mind the lack of tape measuring- i think that it wouldnt b very good at telling LOs size coz ur bump size could b due to water levels and how much fat u might have around there etc. i know my sister kept getting told my MW that by the size of her belly she's going to have a HUGE baby but he was 7lbs. they said she porbably had alot of water.

I bet if u ask ur mw tho they'll do it for u x

Rah · May 6th, 2009, 12:03 PM

I have been measured with a tape 1ce and was about 34 weeks i think shes a new ish midwife as the others just had a feel i guess it come with experience

Tasha · May 6th, 2009, 12:04 PM

Some places dont do this any more, as it is SO unreliable. And it stresses mum's out if is not exactly within the normal range. Things like baby's position can affect it and even who is doing it.

stellybobs · May 6th, 2009, 12:13 PM

Thanks girls,

I feel a bit better now. I am normally quite a calm person but i seem to be getting in a tiz about various things that i would usually take in my stride!!! It must be the hormones!

x x x

Kiddo · May 6th, 2009, 12:15 PM

I've never been measured either. The midwife just has a feel of the bump then gets the doppler out to check the heartbeat.

dizzy duck · May 6th, 2009, 12:33 PM

I have been measured at each visit since 28 weeks but I don't think its that accurate as it depends on how the baby is lying too, talk to your mw at your next appointment, take care

XX

dannydustcart · May 6th, 2009, 12:37 PM

I have been measured, but not every week

Kimboowee · May 6th, 2009, 12:43 PM

It is extremely unreliable! I got told big baby, scan told me little baby!!

May 6th, 2009, 11:56 AM	#1
stellybobs Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Warrington Posts: 52	Was just wondering?? Hello everyone, I haven't posted before, but i was just wondering about something that has been worrying me over past few days, reading other peoples threads. I am 36 weeks pregnant, and have never had my bump measured with a tape measure. At my mw appointments She usually feels my tum listens and with the doppla. She has not said there are any probs or anything but i am starting to wonder how she would know without measuring to see if baby is big or small. Does everyne elso get measured with a tape? Do you think i should ask why i haven't been or am i just being paranoid?

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May 6th, 2009, 11:58 AM	#2
Jkelmum Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: In my own bubble Posts: 17,575	In all my pregnancies ive been measured from around 28 wks ...maybe she can tell by lookin but i cant see how ...I would be askin at your next appointment xxx

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May 6th, 2009, 12:01 PM	#3
purple_socks Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,978	I've never been measured...i've been told babies size at scans but nothing has ever happened with a tape measure. i don't mind the lack of tape measuring- i think that it wouldnt b very good at telling LOs size coz ur bump size could b due to water levels and how much fat u might have around there etc. i know my sister kept getting told my MW that by the size of her belly she's going to have a HUGE baby but he was 7lbs. they said she porbably had alot of water. I bet if u ask ur mw tho they'll do it for u x

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Rah Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,251	I have been measured with a tape 1ce and was about 34 weeks i think shes a new ish midwife as the others just had a feel i guess it come with experience

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Tasha Other BnB Elite Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 13,789	Some places dont do this any more, as it is SO unreliable. And it stresses mum's out if is not exactly within the normal range. Things like baby's position can affect it and even who is doing it.
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May 6th, 2009, 12:13 PM	#6
stellybobs Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Warrington Posts: 52	Thanks girls, I feel a bit better now. I am normally quite a calm person but i seem to be getting in a tiz about various things that i would usually take in my stride!!! It must be the hormones! x x x

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May 6th, 2009, 12:15 PM	#7
Kiddo Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,438	I've never been measured either. The midwife just has a feel of the bump then gets the doppler out to check the heartbeat.

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dizzy duck Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Surrey, UK Posts: 5,199	I have been measured at each visit since 28 weeks but I don't think its that accurate as it depends on how the baby is lying too, talk to your mw at your next appointment, take care XX

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dannydustcart Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Talywain,Wales Posts: 1,630	I have been measured, but not every week

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May 6th, 2009, 12:43 PM	#10
Kimboowee Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 9,445	It is extremely unreliable! I got told big baby, scan told me little baby!!

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