What is the name of the test to find out how much the baby weighs?

im not sure if its a regular sonogram?





my sister is 35 weeks pregnant. she saw a midwife today who told her that her placenta might have growth retardation because her stomach hasnt grown in the last 10 days but shes going to wait two weeks before she even sees my sister again and then, if theres no growth, she will send her for testing.


im trying to get her a second opinion but i need to find out what type of test shes going to need to check the baby's weight.

What is the name of the test to find out how much the baby weighs?
If concerned, go to an obstetrician. If it happened to be Abruptio Placentae, it could result in a still birth. I admire those who use mid-wives; however, if complications are indicated...it is better to seek highly professional assistance with the delivery.





See the sources below for more information on pregnancy and abnormalities of pregnancy.
Reply:They estimate by feeling the baby from the outside. This can be off by one pound or more, so it isn't that reliable.
Reply:after 35 weeks, she should be seen every week. 2 weeks is a long time considering she ideally only has 5 weeks to go. None the less the babies lung should be completely developed by the 37th week. And what you are looking for is called a sonogram or ultrasound. And yes...tell her she should be seen by an obstetrician NOW if her midwife thinks something may be wrong or wants to postpone ANYTHING for 2 weeks at this point.
Reply:To check on your baby's growth


Later in pregnancy, if there's any concern that your baby is not growing properly, your practitioner may schedule an ultrasound (or a series of them) to measure certain parts of his body. In particular, she'll be measuring the size of your baby's head, the length of his thigh bone, and the distance around his midsection.





Definition





Intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR) occurs when the unborn baby is at or below the 10th weight percentile for his or her age (in weeks).





Description





There are standards or averages in weight for unborn babies according their age in weeks. When the baby's weight is at or below the 10th percentile for his or her age, it is called intrauterine growth retardation or fetal growth restriction. These babies are smaller than they should be for their age. How much a baby weighs at birth depends not only on how many weeks old it is, but the rate at which it has grown. This growth process is complex and delicate. There are three phases associated with the development of the baby. During the first phase, cells multiply in the baby's organs. This occurs from the beginning of development through the early part of the fourth month. During the second phase, cells continue to multiply and the organs grow. In the third phase (after 32 weeks of development), growth occurs quickly and the baby may gain as much as 7 ounces per week. If the delicate process of development and weight gain is disturbed or interrupted, the baby can suffer from restricted growth.





IUGR is usually classified as symmetrical or asymmetrical. In symmetrical IUGR, the baby's head and body are proportionately small. In asymmetrical IUGR, the baby's brain is abnormally large when compared to the liver. In a normal infant, the brain weighs about three times more than the liver. In asymmetrical IUGR, the brain can weigh five or six times more than the liver.





Causes and symptoms





Doctors think that the two types of IUGR may be linked to the time during development that the problem occurs. Symmetrical IUGR may occur when the unborn baby experiences a problem during early development. Asymmetrical IUGR may occur when the unborn baby experiences a problem during later development. While not true for all asymmetrical cases, doctors think that sometimes the placenta may allow the brain to get more oxygen and nutrition while the liver gets less.





There are many IUGR risk factors involving the mother and the baby. A mother is at risk for having a growth restricted infant if she:








Has had a previous baby who suffered from IUGR








Is small in size








Has poor weight gain and nutrition during pregnancy








Is socially deprived








Uses substances (like tobacco, narcotics, alcohol) that can cause abnormal development or birth defects








Has a vascular disease (like preeclampsia)








Has chronic kidney disease








Has a low total blood volume during early pregnancy








Is pregnant with more than one baby








Has an antibody problem that can make successful pregnancy difficult (antiphospholipid antibody syndrome).





Additionally, an unborn baby may suffer from IUGR if it has:








Exposure to an infection, including German measles (rubella), cytomegalovirus, tuberculosis, syphilis, or toxoplasmosis








A birth defect (like a severe cardiovascular defect)








A chromosome defect, especially trisomy 18 (Edwards' syndrome)








A primary disorder of bone or cartilage








A chronic lack of oxygen during development (hypoxia)








Placenta or umbilical cord defects








Developed outside of the uterus.





Diagnosis





IUGR can be difficult to diagnose and in many cases doctors are not able to make an exact diagnosis until the baby is born. A mother who has had a growth restricted baby is at risk of having another during a later pregnancy. Such mothers are closely monitored during pregnancy. The length in weeks of the pregnancy must be carefully determined so that the doctor will know if development and weight gain are appropriate. Checking the mother's weight and abdomen measurements can help diagnose cases when there are no other risk factors present. Measuring the girth of the abdomen is often used as a tool for diagnosing IUGR. During pregnancy, the healthcare provider will use a tape measure to record the height of the upper portion of the uterus (the uterine fundal height). As the pregnancy continues and the baby grows, the uterus stretches upward in the direction of the mother's head. Between 18 and 30 weeks of gestation, the uterine fundal height (in cm.) equals the weeks of gestation. If the uterine fundal height is more than 2-3 cm below normal, then IUGR is suspected. Ultrasound is used to evaluate the growth of the baby. Usually, IUGR is diagnosed after week 32 of pregnancy. This is during the phase of rapid growth when the baby should be gaining more weight. IUGR caused by genetic factors or infection may sometimes be detected earlier.
Reply:do not listen to the midwife. just because her stomach hasn't grown, it does not mean that the baby isn't growing. 10 days is not a lot of time. babies only gain a half a pound a week at that stage and you would be able to tell that by measuring the stomach anyway. the only way you can tell how much they weigh is to have a sonogram done. the will take measurements and do an estimate as to how much the baby weighs.
Reply:They can do an ultrasound to determine weight.


The measure the amount of amniotic fluid and a number


of other things.


If there is a strong heartbeat and the baby is moving she


should be fine. I would ask for a second opinion also


in the next few days. They can send her for an ultrasound


to check all measurements. They can do a biophysical scan.

What do you think of the baby name "Ellica Evie" for a girl?

I really don't care for it.....

What do you think of the baby name "Ellica Evie" for a girl?
When I looked at it, I would have pronounced it "Alicia"...





Is it El-EEH-kah or EL-ick-ah? El-EEH-kah isn't very nice sounding... It sounds like someone who can't correctly say Erika or Alicia. EL-ick-ah is a bit better.





What about Erika Eve or Eryka Eve, if you want a less traditional spelling.
Reply:Angelica Evelyn would be fine. You could get the Elikah sound or Evie. By themselves, though, Ellica's not pleasant to look at or say. It looks incomplete. And, it'll constantly get confused with Alicia.
Reply:Ooo, Ellica is interesting! I've never heard the name before but it sounds so refined and pretty. I don't care for the middle name, but the first name is what counts, so great job on the name!
Reply:I think Ellica is very nice and pretty. NOt so sure about the middle name, but it's your choice. It's not awful, just something I wouldn't use.
Reply:I prefer Eva Elisabeth
Reply:Definitely unique -- I like it!
Reply:Wow. No. Sorry.
Reply:Retarded like your avatar name lol.
Reply: I like Ellica but not Evie.
Reply:That is kinda a wierd name no offense. If you said it el-ee-shia then maybe.
Reply:i think it's really pretty! i like how all the 'e' sounds blend together!
Reply:is it pronounced elika..then no..
Reply:I'm not feelin' it.
Reply:Nuh
Reply:i think it's a bad idea
Reply:horrible....please dont make your child suffer with that name
Reply:ew
Reply:its unique but...honestly i dont like it

Do you like this baby name?

i am going to name my baby braylee wren she is due tomorrow

Do you like this baby name?
Braylee Wren


Sounds like a confident young ladies name. I like it.
Reply:I love it! It's Beautiful!
Reply:Pretty, Different and very Pretty :)





Good Luck with your new little bundle.
Reply:thats nice
Reply:no
Reply:I like Braylee, but I think I would spell it Breyleigh to make it more girly. I dont like Wren, only because it means "small bird"... and I dont like birds. LOL.





But I like the uniqueness of the name.





Good luck on your labor and delivery!!!
Reply:Braylee is interesting...Wren is ok.
Reply:yes..i love it !!


:)
Reply:It's cute.....maybe try spelling it Braileigh??? having "lee" in a girls name makes it sound boyish I think...
Reply:I like Braylee, not to crazy about wren. Good luck and have a safe labor!
Reply:I love it. It's different and unusual, but not wierd. Good luck and congratulations on the new baby girl!
Reply:Wren is close to wrench. Braylee is cute. I like it spelled Brayleigh.
Reply:I wouldn't choose that name...
Reply:Sorry, no I think it sounds strange.
Reply:it's ok.. I wish you the best of luck with your precious one!!

Baby name? What do you think?

my newborn baby girl is here and is a week old. We named her Ashly Lillian ........... what do you think of the two together?

Baby name? What do you think?
Congrats!





And what a beautiful name! Flows very nice and just looks adorable. Well done.
Reply:I like the 2 names, but you should spell Ashley the correct way.


Everyone will spell it the right way regardless, and you will just get upset. It just makes things simpler for teachers and government offices.





I like Ashley AND Lillian, but not together in that order.





How about


Lillian Ashley?


Lillian Ashe/Ash?


Lily Ashlyn?
Reply:Very Pretty!
Reply:i dont care for the the too l's


sorry
Reply:I think it's a lovely name for a little sweet heart. Ashy Lillian.. it just flows nicely doesn't it? And it grows on you. Good luck with your new little bundle and God bless.
Reply:So Cute and Beautiful! Congrats, and Best of Luck!
Reply:I like it, bot names are kinda long though and it will take her forever to learn to spell when she's 4/5
Reply:I really only like Ashley for a boy (and only this spelling), but Lillian is very pretty and they go nicely together.
Reply:Very cute! Congratulations!
Reply:i think Ashley should be spelled with an e. But other than that, i think ashley is an adorable first name. Congrats!
Reply:No I would have named her Shayla Faye.
Reply:I agree with the aboveanswer. It sounds a little better Lillian Ashley. Ashley is my daughter's middle name.
Reply:Hi,


Congratulations!!


I think if you have decided on the name then why are ya asking? it will put doubt in your mind. I say if you want it stick with it!
Reply:Is Ashly a typo?, if not I highly recommend you spell it the proper way, Ashley Lillian looks much more complete.

creeper

Baby Name questions or laws ?

We want to give our baby a different last name as us. BUT... the story is...





My "last name" is my fathers step fathers. And Im NOT giving the name to my kid when hes born. Im want to go back to my fathers original name which is Lee.





So my question is , what kind of problems will I run into if my kid has a different last name than me and my wife?





His name would be either





Kai Young Lee Adair


or


Kai Young Adair Lee





and my name and wifes name isnt even close except for the Adair part which is hypenated with my 'fake' last name

Baby Name questions or laws ?
I don't know about "problems" you would have, other than some people questioning you about it, which isn't really a bad thing.





You could also get your name last changed legally too in order to have the same last name as your son. Then you wouldn't have to worry about your step-grandfather's name either

Baby Name Poll?

Which name you like better. This is for a friend of mine's whos gonna have a baby.


They are: Santiago Rey or Fabian Andreas





And if you don't like the names, give some suggestions.

Baby Name Poll?
me i like fabian rey
Reply:I like Fabian Andreas
Reply:dont really care for either but if I had to pick fabian, I hate the name santiago because I knew this really weird guy that was a porn addict and wanted to get "models" for his movies what a weirdo he was anyway I named my newborn son Landon Lee and I get so many compliments on it It took me 8 months to come up with it
Reply:Santiago Rey. Fabian reminds me of Fabio. Eeewww!
Reply:Santiago Rey has a nice ring to it. But I also like Sebastian, Gregorio , and Diego
Reply:Wow, they must really want their child to be picked on in school.


The middle name doesn't matter because nobody will ever use it.
Reply:I don't like either but if I had to pick one, I'd say Santiago Rey. Never did like Fabian and Andreas doesn't go with it anyway.
Reply:Santiago Rey sound better
Reply:I dont like either one
Reply:Santiago Rey
Reply:I like Santiago.
Reply:Ian Reed


or


Matthew Stewart
Reply:Rey or Fabian the other looks too long.
Reply:Santiago Rey. I just can't picture a boy being named Fabian Andreas, while he is a baby and growing up.
Reply:Santiago
Reply:the first..........
Reply:SANTIAGO REY HAS A NATURAL RING TO IT.
Reply:umm... Rey Andreas sounds nice for me.
Reply:What about mixing them up? Like Santiago Andreas? Or Fabian Rey?








I like Fabian Rey....
Reply:Santiago Rey

Is it ok while deciding baby name?

is it normal to start thinking about baby names even before conceiving??

Is it ok while deciding baby name?
I have done it!!! I do not see the harm in it. It gives you something to do and keeps you hopeful. Good luck and baby dust!
Reply:baby making os so exciting, of course its normal to think of baby names. if you are ttc i bet you have also thought about what kind of parents you will be, and what it will be like to have a baby in your home :) hey maybe you even thought about schools already :) :) :) :)





we had a list of names before we started trying. and i couldnt help going to the baby section in the store and looking at the cute little outfits, and trying to imagine my own baby in them :)
Reply:I've had baby names picked out for a lonnngggg time. Be careful about telling people what you would name your baby though, they tend to steal them lol. Had that happen with the names I had picked out. Had the names since I was 12, they were taken last year :(





Good luck!
Reply:Heh, I knew my babies first name (for a boy) when I was 14 years old. I'm just glad the hubby likes it.





If we are blessed enough to have a bouncing baby boy, his name will be Trevor Alexander... :D
Reply:Yeah, I think everyone thinks about baby names years before they have a baby, it's just one of those things most people have to decide one day so might as well start planning now.
Reply:no. ive thought of names since i was little. a little more seriously now of course =)
Reply:sure it is.