IUGR/ 37 week induction
mamathompson7
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At my anatomy scan I had lots of problems (not sure if y'all remember), and IUGR was one of them. Since then, we have had a growth ultrasound every 3 weeks. We started in the "under 5" percentile, then 7th, then 12, then down to 9, and today she was down to the 5th %. She is slacking off on her growth curve, and the MFM is thinking that we will need to deliver at 37 weeks, but will determine that in 3 weeks at our next growth scan. Today she is approx 2 lb, 12 oz, when she should be a little over 4 pounds.
Is anyone else dealing or has dealt with IUGR and an early delivery? I am worried that even if she maintains this growth rate, she will only be about 4 pounds when she is born, and it scares me to death!
Just hoping someone else who has dealt with this can give me some insight or tips!
Also- 37 weeks is May 18, my son't 1st bday is May 17..... just shy of Irish twins, lol!
Re: IUGR/ 37 week induction
My baby girl was born Monday because of iugr and low flow in the 2 vessel umbilical cord. Also I was battling pih and the verge of pre eclampsia. I was 28w 4d.
She is in the nicu and doing pretty well. On a ventilator right now. Her breathing is really the main issue. I had 3 total steroid shots and she had to have 3 doses of surfactant. She has been stable for a couple days now.
I would think since you are much further along it would be a lot better.
Even though my daughter only weighed 1 pound 8 ounces they said it was more about how far along she was. Hope this helps
I have had 2 IUGR babies. My 1st was born emergency csection after a vail induction at 38 weeks. He was 3lbs 15oz. He spent 5 days in the NICU to feed and grow and came home at his birth weight. Now he is a happy healthy HUGE 70lb 4 year old.
DS3 was born csection at 36 weeks and he was 4lbs 10oz. He is now a happy healthy 2.5 year old.
They both packed the pounds on in no time.
my DD was dx IUGR when I was 37 weeks they approximated that she would only reach 4lbs by 40 weeks. I was put on immediate bed rest and they said I also had a low and misshapen placenta. It was my first pregnancy and had no idea what questions to ask or what to do. I was induced at 39 weeks and 1 day with the NICU in the room on standby at delivery. She ended up being 6lbs and 6 oz at birth. Everyone in the room was pleasantly shocked especially since the growth U/S I had the day before measured her at approx 4lbs. She had a little trouble stabilizing her temp at first and no one was allowed to hold her but me for a few hours while we tried to get her to regulate her temp. She ended up jaundice and was a VERY lazy eater- so she ended up leaving the hosp on day three just under 6lbs. I know that this may not be the norm for IUGR.
My OB told me to stay in bed, restrict my activity as much as possible to give DD the most opportunity to absorb the calories. Not sure how much of an effect that had on her growth, but I did what he told me to do.
Well wishes for you and your LO
My DS1 has IUGR. Discovered at 28 weeks and I was induced at 36 weeks. He was 5 pounds 3 oz but perfectly healthy and required no NICU time. I did have steroid shots prior to my induction so I'm not sure if that played a part in it.
The only real problems we had after delivery was jaundice. His levels got pretty high (borderline being re-admitted) but fortunately we were able to do a bili blanket at home. We also had a lot of problems trying to BF so I switched to formula really quickly. I'm positive if you are determined you could make it through and have a wonderful BFing relationship, but it wasn't a top priority (or something I felt strongly about) of mine.
Like all of PPs, he is now a very healthy 18 month old! You would have never known he was a tiny little thing when he was born.
It all seemed scary when it was all happening, especially since I lost my son's brother at 21wks. He's doing great and I don't care if he's on the smaller side because he's healthy and thriving.