Dr. Kanani Darshan Jayantilal
Family Physician
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Hi doctor,
I am in my eighth month of pregnancy. My sixth month scan revealed that the femur length of baby is very short. Also, the doctor informed me that just 3 % of newborns have such a short femur length. Can it be increased during the eighth month of pregnancy?
The doctor advised me to get an ultrasound in my eighth month and also told that she can only do something to lengthen the femur after seeing the ultrasound results. Please help.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
Thank you for your query,
Fetal femur length is an important measurement during prenatal ultrasound scans, as it can indicate the growth and development of the fetus. A femur length that is below the third percentage may indicate that the fetus is smaller than expected for its gestational age. However, it is important to keep in mind that ultrasound measurements can have a margin of error, and a single measurement may not be entirely accurate. In terms of increasing femur length in the eighth month of pregnancy, It is unlikely that any intervention can significantly change fetal growth at this stage. However, your doctor may recommend additional ultrasound scans to monitor the growth of your fetus and ensure that it is developing appropriately.
Please follow up for further assistances.
Thank you.
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