Baby not growing. Mom losing weight.

melar164 · July 2014

Just had my 36wk visit today. MD said that the baby was small at my last visit (34wks), but he wasn't worried because she had grown since my 32wk visit. Today he said she's hasnt grown at all (still under 5lbs) and I've lost 2 pounds since my last visit. I have been eating regularly and making healthy decisions so I'm not sure what is going on. I have to see a specialist tomorrow for an ultrasound to see if its better to induce rather than keep her in there if she's not getting enough nutrition. Has anyone ever dealt with anything like this before? She's still really active so I'm trying to be calm and convince myself that everything is OK and that she's just a little peanut.

**UPDATE: Had ultrasound on Thursday. They said she is in the 6th percentile for abdomen and 10th percentile for head size. They want to do another ultrasound on Monday to compare and then they will decide whether or not to induce on Tuesday. I'm eating everything in sight hoping that it will make a difference! I will post an update on Monday after my appointment. I'm praying she gains weight and can stay in there a little longer!!

lexxctpx · July 2014

Definitely ask all the questions you've got tomorrow, since they'll know more than us.

However, I had a friend give birth last month a month before her due date for IUGR (intrauterine growth restriction) which is what you're describing. They induced her and she had a vaginal birth. She is still small but growing wonderfully and is thriving on the outside!

There are certainly risks to be aware of but that's a doc question.

Just try to relax tonight and see what happens tomorrow. Good luck!

ETA: Oh, and really quick, please try not to worry about your weight! If you're making healthy nutritional decisions you're golden. At this point you can go +/- 5 pounds on any given day due to fluid retention/loss which is totally normal.

tamarar5 · July 2014

I agree that it sounds like they want to evaluate for iugr. Good luck! Let us know how your appointment goes!

discohiker · July 2014

Any idea if your fluid levels were low? Did they say anything about your placenta?
I have been drinking a TON of fluids and eating more protein because that seems to be the only thing that can influence baby's size at this point. Apparently my child is also small, but super active and my NSTs are great... still frustrating.

Daisylola11 · July 2014

Just wanted to send good vibes your way and hope everything turns out ok!! I didn't gain any weight my last appointment and MW was not concerned at all, there are too many things that can influence your weight and if your eating healthy then there shouldn't be a a problem

GL!!