May 2014 Moms

IUGR come in!

Please tell me about your symptoms!

I had PTL with DS and PIH. My water broke at 38.5 weeks and he was born with a rough delivery. All that started around 31 weeks.

This time it started at 28 weeks and my new doc put me on Procardia and strict bed rest at 31 weeks. I go back on Friday but in 3 weeks I haven't gained any weight. I have no appetite and feel like there's no room for LO to grow. My hips are killing me since he's dropped even more and heads engaged. Currently 33 weeks
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Re: IUGR come in!

  • rainydayluckrainydayluck member
    edited April 2014
    What are you talking about? IUGR isn't pre-term labor.
    Is your doctor telling you that you are consistently measuring behind?
    Have you has a growth scan to see if baby is below the 10th percentile?

    IUGR that is worrisome usually comes with a host of other issues (low AFI, reverse cord dopplers, etc.), none of which are just symptoms you can self diagnose.

    Eta: pre-e and things like that can bring on IUGR too, but again, nothing that you can self diagnose. If your doctor isn't worried or bringing it up, why are you?

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  • IBackBevoIBackBevo member
    edited April 2014
    IUGR, by definition, is measuring below the 10th percentile.  Unless you have had an ultrasound where your LO is measuring below the 10th percentile, you can't be diagnosed with IUGR. 

    Weight gain has very little to do with it.  A woman can gain 15 pounds and have a 9 pound baby. A woman can gain 70 pounds and have a 4 pound baby.   
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  • I honestly had no symptoms other than measuring a bit small. I delivered my son at 38 weeks and until that time, had no idea he was IUGR. My twins were both normal sized and born earlier than he was.
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  • Yes and I measured behind with DS. He was born 6lb 9oz and they were expecting him to be larger. I had a growth ultrasound since I was measuring behind with him around 34-36 weeks. He was early, had a hard time dealing with a difficult delivery, and had low APGAR score.

    I've read that poor weight gain, decrease in fetal activity, and anemia (currently on iron pills that just started 2 weeks ago) are signs along with measuring behind.

    Like I said, I go back tomorrow and will be measured and weighed so I will discuss with the doctor. Just wanted to see what others were experiencing from IUGR.
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  • JKTTC1 said:
     I've read that poor weight gain, decrease in fetal activity, and anemia (currently on iron pills that just started 2 weeks ago) are signs along with measuring behind.
    These are things that might go along with IUGR, but they might go along with a lot of other things, too. They are not diagnostic criteria. The diagnostic criteria for IUGR is below the tenth percentile.  If your baby is not below the tenth percentile, you don't have IUGR.

    So are you just concerned about possibly having IUGR?  I am confused.
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  • Yes just concerned since I have not gained any weight in over 3 weeks, anemic, decreased movement, etc.

    At this point in my pregnancy with DS I was packing on the pounds towards the end. My new doc has done belly measurements as soon as the last. He just started them a few weeks ago (probably only had then done maybe 3-4 times?). We will see what tomorrow shows!
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  • Every pregnancy is different, so just because you gained a ton with your previous, doesn't mean this one will be the same.
    If you are concerned about decreased movement, call your doctor, don't consult an Internet forum. If your doctor isn't concerned, why are you?

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  • JAM85JAM85 member
    edited April 2014
    I cannot speak to the IUGR but just as a reference I've only gained .5# in the past 2.5 weeks and I haven't even gained much this pregnancy either and I am currently 33 Weeks with PIH and my fundal heigh is 34 weeks as of today and she is looking great so it doesn't seem like you are in any kind of red zone and if your ob isn't concerned I wouldn't be ether. But calling to get checked is always a good first step if you are concerned.

    ETA: I also have no appetite and no room as her head is shoved in my stomach but all that is par the course from that I understand.
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  • IBackBevoIBackBevo member
    edited April 2014
    JKTTC1 said:
    Yes just concerned since I have not gained any weight in over 3 weeks, anemic, decreased movement, etc. At this point in my pregnancy with DS I was packing on the pounds towards the end. My new doc has done belly measurements as soon as the last. He just started them a few weeks ago (probably only had then done maybe 3-4 times?). We will see what tomorrow shows!
    Sometimes weight gain is random.  I literally did not gain a single pound for over a month.  Actually, in that month, I actually lost about 3 pounds and then gained it back. Then, all of the sudden, I gained 3 pounds over that in a matter of half a week...so, total, I have gained about 6 pounds in about a week-and-a-half without eating more than normal.  My only point is that I would not put a lot of stock in weight gain.

    I would, however, be more concerned about measuring behind on fundal height. However, if your doctor has ordered an ultrasound and is doing extra monitoring, it sounds like he is taking appropriate precautions.
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    2011: FSH 13.3 & E 99; AMH 0.54 2nd FSH 6.2 E 40's AFC: 8
    BFP from Clomid/IUI ~ Pre-e and IUGR during pregnancy ~ DS born 9/4/12
    Feb./March 2013: AMH less than 0.16 (undectable) and AFC = 4;
    BFP from supps ~ DS#2 due May 2014

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  • Thanks @IBackBevo and Jam85!

    Will be checking with the doc tomorrow. I was NEVER Not going to check with them and only consult with folks on the internet. Was just looking for others with experience with this condition.
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