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[quote=Anonymous]I was in the same situation, OP. One of my twins' cerebellum was measuring a week behind the other one's. They didn't say anything about it, but I scrutinized the measurements, and subsequently spent several hours on Google trying to find out what it might mean. From what I could find out, they measure the cerebellum only early on, and mainly to determine gestational age. There is a study or two that sees a small cerebellum as a marker for certain genetic abnormalities, but in that case it would measure MUCH smaller. One week is nothing. Here is a link I found comforting, as it showed that my baby's cerebellum was within the range of normal: http://www.centrus.com.br/DiplomaFMF/SeriesFMF/18-23-weeks/appendix-03/normal_fetal_biometry/appendix-03.htm#TCD When I questioned doctors and sonographers about the measurement at my next appointments, they brushed me off and said nobody looked at the cerebellum anymore, it was insignificant. My twins are now almost four months and as far as I can tell, they are completely fine. All this to say: don't worry! When I [/quote]
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