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What Causes Poor Growth Of Femurs In A Fetus?
I am 21 years old and pregnant with my first child. I am 32 weeks and the baby s weight is right about on target. Although today at my OBGYN appointment I was told that the baby s femurs are measuring less than the 5th percentile. I am worried to death that something could be wrong with my little girl. My OBGYN insisted that because I am small (5 2 with a pre-pregnancy weight of 103 lbs.) and my boyfriend is pretty small too (5 5 -5 6 , about 130 lbs) that I will not have a big baby. I am just so worried about why the femurs are so small. Please help me!?
Wed, 17 Dec 2014
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I have gone through your question and I understood your problem.
Its but obvious that the baby will be of short stature as both the parents are of small stature.Its controlled by the genes.Dont get panic and discuss with your obstetrician. Thank you.
I have gone through your question and I understood your problem.
Its but obvious that the baby will be of short stature as both the parents are of small stature.Its controlled by the genes.Dont get panic and discuss with your obstetrician. Thank you.
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