Calcification in baby's stomach *UPDATE*

kjswan3

I had my 20 week anatomy scan today and everything looked good except for a few things. The doctor said that there is a calcification that is in the baby's stomach. She said she has never seen a calcification in the stomach before. She has seen ones in the brain and heart which are more serious, so I am thankful that the baby is overall ok except for this. The doctor is having me see a high risk doctor and get an ultrasound to check everything out. I am trying to be positive but my mind keeps thinking that It is my fault! I know it's not but I worry that maybe I ate something that the baby ingested that caused this! I know this is crazy to think but with my DD I had no hiccups with the anatomy scan! I just assumed it would be fine since everything was ok last time...I'm just so worried. Has anyone experienced or heard of someone having a baby with a calcification in the stomach? I am keeping off of google because I would drive myself nuts!

The second part that the doctor told me was that my placenta is slightly covering my cervix so doc just told me no sex. She said that these things can correct themselves, but they will just keep an eye on it to make sure it moves out of the way as the pregnancy progresses. I have read and heard about this happening. I just wanted to know if others have had a situation like this that did correct itself?

Thank you in advance for all of your support!

UPDATE: Ok sorry for the long wait...I just got into the perinatologist last week! I just got my blood results in yesterday and everything looks ok. The doc did see a white spot on baby's stomach but he didn't seem to worried....he said that on a scale of 1-10 it is a 0 worry factor! I feel much more relieved. They still need to monitor the baby so I will have an ultrasound at 30ish weeks. I also had blood work done to make sure that the calcification does not indicate that baby has an infection...and everything turned out fine. My blood report numbers are completely normal.

Although I was hoping the calcification went away....baby is kicking and healthy as can be:)

The doc also said that my placenta is still covering the cervix slightly, but he said that 95% of cases the placenta has moved out of the way...this will be monitored when I am further in the 3rd trimester.

So all around good news! Thank you for all the support ladies! And sorry for the late update!

BostonBaby1

I'm sorry that I don't have any answers or experience with what you're going through. Despite that, please know that I'm sending lots of thoughts and prayers your way. I'm so sorry that you're going through this and hope that you keep us updated.

kristen2b

I also have no experience with this but I will be thinking about you guys! Sounds like your dr is pretty on top of things and that's great!

AlejandraN2

First of all I'm sorry you're going through this anxiety. I don't have any experience with either, but from reading a little about it, the calcification often resolves itself. I'm hoping the extra ultrasounds will put your mind at ease.

When it comes to the placenta, I've known several women that had that at some stage of their pregnancy (placenta previa) - in most cases the placenta moves up. In the cases it doesn't, you're just monitored more closely and more frequently (sometimes it means minimal physical activity) and most likely have a c-section to deliver the baby. Either way it'll be fine though and more likely than not it'll resolve itself. 

Hope it turns out smoothly and ok for you. I'll be praying for good news. 

redfallon

Aw Katie, I'm so sorry you are going through this. I don't have any experience with this, but will be thinking about you.

The thing with the placenta sounds like placenta previa. I have seen some others post about this in other threads. I also found some info on Mayo Clinic and What to Expect. Of course, don't stress yourself if your doctor isn't, but this may let you know a little more about it:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/placenta-previa/basics/definition/con-20032219

https://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/placenta-previa/

*just realized that you said you'd already read about it 

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Brookerose978

No experience here either except that I have had an A/S not go exactly as planned. The anxiety is horrible thinking something is wrong. I hope the calcification resolves itself and I want to send you and baby thoughts and prayers.

koala1107

I just want to reassure you that the calcification is very unlikely due to anything you've eaten. The nutrients the baby receives are through your blood and then the placenta/umbilical cord, so none of the food you're eating directly goes to baby's stomach, more like into its bloodstream. I'm sure it's nothing you've done wrong so don't beat yourself up over it!

Praying for you and baby for everything to resolve!

nik6499

Nothing you have done causes this, so push that thought out of your mind. I'm sorry the scan didn't do as planned, I hope your meting with the MFM will provide you with some piece of mind. We are all rooting for you and your LO

kimb311

I'm so sorry you are dealing with this. Hoping that the calcification and the placenta issues resolve on their own. Thoughts and prayers to you! And please keep us updated

Marchmellow2

I'm so sorry you're going through this. The only advice I have is to try to be gentle with yourself....This isn't your fault. I'm sending you lots of love and lots of positive thoughts! ((((HUGS))))

fmraglio

Thinking of you and baby. Keep us uodated, I hope everything turns out okay!! ♡

fiorip

Very sorry you are going through this. Rest assure that nothing you did caused this. I personally have never heard of calcification of the stomach and really hope the specialist can provide some answers. As for the placenta, it can definitively resolve itself and most likely will; even if it doesn't, it's manageable. Depending on how much of your cervix is actually covered, you can still have a vaginal birth with little to no complications. I'll be praying for you, may everything resolve itself.

duckinoven

Sending lots of thoughts and prayers to you and baby, please keep us updated

amm0512

We just had our scan today too and found calcification in one of the chambers of her heart. Just like your doctor said, ours stated it usually corrects itself and is usually no need for concern. Definitely have it out still, but try not to worry too much.

As for the previa, i have not yet made a friend or acquaintance who has had to have a c section for previa. It does usually move throughout the pregnancy as your uterus grows, so there is still plenty of time!

amw2133

I'm sorry. I also do not have any experience with this. Please know that it is not your fault though. I will be sending you lots of love and hugs.

Mother0fDragons

I'm sorry to hear you're going through this! I don't have any experience with this, but you and your LO are in my thoughts and prayers. Please keep us updated!

rockinmathchic

I personally haven't had placenta previa, but my best friend and sister-in-law both had it.  One corrected itself before delivery and she never had any bleeding.  The other had bleeding problems and was hospitalized many times and had to have an emergency c-section 6-7 weeks early because of all the bleeding.  So really it depends.  The placenta can move on its own and not cause any problems or it can cause a lot of problems.  They likely won't know until much later which category you will be in.  Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

spottedginger

I'm thinking about you and sending positive thoughts your way.

arichlife

My friend had placenta previa and it totally corrected itself! Happy thoughts and prayers that everything turns out just fine!

yl1m32015

My best friends baby had a calcification in its stomach in utero. They sent her to a high risk Dr to get some answers. Luckily, it wasn't a big deal at all. It freaked the regular tech out because it's uncommon, but in her case it was no problem. By the next u/s the calcification was gone. She also had placenta previa until around 30 weeks until her uterus moved up. Good news, baby was born completely healthy with no complications. I wish you the same fortune!

Peanut1128

Please don't blame yourself, I know it's hard to not think about every possible thing you could have done but sometimes these things just happen. I hope your follow up appointment goes well and that you can find some peace between now and then. My thoughts are with you, I know how stressful it can be worrying about the health of your baby.

kjswan3

Thank you everyone for your kind thoughts and words! @Embuzz247 it is good to know that your friends child was heathy and the calcification resolved! I am hoping when I go to the high risk doc they tell me everything is ok and be a little more reassuring!!

taysun

I am sorry you're going through this! My mother had placenta previa with me, and while she was on bed rest for her third trimester, she did not need a c section. I'm hoping everything resolves itself!