What does this mean?

[sproutly2003]

I had a growth scan today and the consultant said baby was measuring 95th percentile. What does this mean?

 

[Beneli]

It means your baby is bigger than 95% of babies at the same gestation. Another way of looking at it is that 95% of fetuses the same gestation are smaller and only 5% are bigger than your baby.

 

[xdxxtx]

Don't let this scare you - both of my boys measured in the very high percentiles, and they both came out average in size. Their measurements can be WAY off.

 

[sproutly2003]

When I asked her if it was all normal she said yes,

 

[sproutly2003]

Does anyone know the average weight of a 31 week old fetus measuring 95th percentile?

 

[Rachie004]

Does it not say on your scan report? The estimated weight I mean..

 

[sproutly2003]

No, it only says 95th centile.

 

[lovebabyhopes]

I was told my baby weighed about 7.1 lbs at my 36 week check up. I believe they estimated this based on bone measurements. I was told my baby was in the 70th or 75th percentile. Not sure if that helps..