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08/29/2026

📏📐 Centiles and Fetal Measurements By Jess Rawlinson | Midwife | Student Midwife Studygram 📐📏

📏 Understanding Fetal Centiles 🤰🏼

If a baby is measuring on the 10th, 50th or 95th centile, what does that actually mean?

Centiles help us understand how a baby’s measurements compare with those of other babies at the same gestational age.

For example:

✨ 50th centile means around 50% of babies would be expected to have a smaller measurement and 50% a larger measurement.

✨ 10th centile means around 10% would have a smaller measurement and 90% a larger measurement.

✨ 95th centile means around 95% would have a smaller measurement and 5% a larger measurement.

During a growth scan, you may see several measurements plotted:

🧠 HC = Head Circumference
🤰🏽 AC = Abdominal Circumference
🦴 FL = Femur Length
⚖️ EFW = Estimated Fetal Weight

But remember, a centile is only one part of the picture.

A baby measuring on a lower centile isn’t automatically growth restricted, and a baby measuring on a higher centile isn’t automatically abnormally large. One of the important things to consider is the baby’s growth trajectory over time.

A baby who consistently follows a similar centile may simply be constitutionally smaller or larger. A significant change in growth trajectory may require further assessment, alongside the wider clinical picture.

📚 Student Midwife Tip:
Think of the centile as where the baby’s measurement sits compared with babies at the same gestation, and the growth trajectory as how that position changes over time.

Save this one for your next growth scan placement! 🤎

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08/29/2026

Every experienced midwife was once a student with a desire to grow.

A willingness to learn is where the journey begins. It inspires questions, encourages curiosity, and lays the foundation for the knowledge, skills, and clinical judgment that midwives develop over time.

At ATMMTP, we believe exceptional midwives are shaped through comprehensive education, hands-on workshops, clinical training, and mentorship from experienced professionals. Every lesson, every skill practiced, and every clinical experience prepares students to provide safe, evidence-informed, and compassionate care.

Learning isn't simply about gaining information—it's about becoming the kind of midwife families can trust during some of life's most meaningful moments.

The future of midwifery depends on those who are willing to keep asking questions, keep growing, and keep learning.

Because every great midwife begins with a willingness to learn.

08/27/2026

Setting boundaries doesn't make you cold, it makes you sustainable. You can protect your energy and still show up with your whole heart for the kids you care for. 🤍

08/24/2026

👶🏽🤰🏾Fetal Station By Jess Rawlinson | Midwife | Student Midwife Studygram 🤰🏽👶🏿

Identifying fetal station is part of determining the Bishop Score. This can be challenging and potentially very subjective.

❓Do you find this challenging?

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08/24/2026

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What is truly needed for a home birth?

Let's talk low-technology midwifery, autonomy, and highly motivated clients who advocate for themselves to avoid a medically unnecessary C-section!

I am a licensed midwife in Washington State. I recently had an incredibly motivated and educated young client in her first pregnancy find my contact information on website. After a fully informed discussion, we both felt it was worth going forward with a homebirth. This post is an enthusiastic shout-out to this young woman for advocating, researching, and owning her responsibility in her own journey that protected her future health and her future children's health by avoiding a planned C-section. I have to say, as the midwife, she saved herself from future complications and had a very straightforward breech-presenting baby with no complications. Her beaming-with-pride face the next day was so worth it! And, no, I did not promise her a vaginal birth without complication; I promised to support her in her decisions and be there with my expertise to educate and guide her if a complication arose.

Unfortunately, the facility rules/laws in WA prohibit vaginal breech birth in Freestanding Birth Centers, even though our license does not. This brings us to the low-technology setting.

I'm committed to low-tech, client-centered care. What do you think is truly essential for a beautiful and safe homebirth where you live? Share your thoughts below—let’s have a respectful conversation!

Finally, I want to add a shout-out to my team that came- you know who you are- and my community support from the Middle of the Night Patreon group from . They help me feel less alone in this work of true support for women's autonomy in childbirth and to trust myself and not hesitate! One last shout-out to whose voice was also in my head the whole time, telling me to pay attention and not hesitate if help is needed! Thank you for that. We acted when needed, and baby did very well! (photo used with permission)

08/23/2026

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