IUGR Diagnosis

ems0523 · November 2014

Good morning ladies, we had a 26 week growth ultrasound yesterday, Baby S is now measuring 13 days behind which is 5 more than our 18 and 20 week ultrasounds, and I have been diagnosed with Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR). The plan at this point is weekly ultrasounds paired with biophysical profiles. If the baby reaches 3 weeks behind in growth and/or there becomes a cord flow restriction we will need to deliver early. I have a circumvallate placenta and a two vessel cord which are the contributors of the IUGR diagnosis. Does anyone else have IUGR or any experience with IUGR?

jknallen · November 2014

Check out mominsparklyheels on YouTube. She just had a baby with iugr and her previous baby was as well.

ems0523 · November 2014

Thank you!

MapleMomma · November 2014

No advice, but I'm sorry you're facing this. My thoughts and prayers go out to you!

schnitz9 · November 2014

I am borderline. At my anatomy scan he was measuring 3 days behind. At my last appt at 24 weeks I had only gained 1.5 pounds the whole pregnancy and they were a bit worried. They are going to do a full growth scan next fri and will assess where we are at. FX for you and your LO....

ems0523 · November 2014

T&Ps to you too @schnitz9‌

BeckyP005 · November 2014

Sending more positive thoughts your way.

schnitz9 · November 2014

ems0523 said:

T&Ps to you too @schnitz9‌

Thanks! Mind if I ask. Have you had an issue gaining weight? At my anatomy scan my placenta looked good and the cord had no issues either. My doc is looking out for premature aging of my placenta as my mother suffered from it with 4 of her 5 pregnancies and had 3 stillborns because of it. I worry constantly that he's too small.

mishka29 · November 2014

I'm Sorry you are both dealing with this stress. Fx everything works out!

michelle142 · November 2014

I haven't had any experience personally, but a friend of mine had IUGR. She was diagnosed around 25 weeks, was put on bed rest at about 30 weeks and delivered a small, but otherwise perfectly healthy baby boy at 34 weeks.

It was a roller coaster for sure, but now he's a healthy happy 4 year old!

So while you may be on track for an early delivery, your OB will know the best course of action for your particular case. OB will help you through everything.

FX for the best possible outcome and I'm sorry you're dealing with this!

jmcgra06 · November 2014

No advice, but thinking of you!

lizjennings81 · November 2014

No experience, but you're in my thoughts.

ksgsmu · November 2014

I am in the hospital for monitoring one of my twins who we are watching for IUGR.. Bedrest and monitoring twice a day. We have another growth scan on Thursday. They have given me the steroid shots just in case we have to deliver early. So far he is doing really well I all his NST tests.

ems0523 · November 2014

T&Ps for a great scan on Thursday @ksgsmu‌
@schnitz9‌ i've gained about 15 lbs - Dr hasn't mentioned being worried about weight gain at all

triplej9 · November 2014

I don't have any advice, but you will be in my t&p's.

nauticalmama · November 2014

No experience but keeping you and the babies in my thoughts and prayers.

actres · November 2014

I was diagnosed last time at 37 weeks with IUGR. At my glucose testing I did have GD and went on the diet plan. After that I kept losing weight and at each growth ultrasound she was small. At 37 weeks I had a growth ultrasound and they found not only did she have IUGR but I had low amniotic fluid and she was frank breech so we scheduled a c-section that day to get her out so she could grow on the outside. She was born at 5 lb. 4 oz and we took her home from the hospital at 4 lb 11 oz. It was a crazy experience but I have not been told anything about IUGR this time. I should be having a growth ultrasound soon because of my GD diagnosis again this pregnancy. I do not have the early experience like you but I thought I would share. Good luck with your upcoming ultrasound. I will be praying for you.

chicagojackie · November 2014

As far as preemies go the mortality drops significantly if you can make it to 28 weeks. Sounds like they are monitoring you very closely and this is what you need! You may need to prep yourself (whatever that means!) for a preemie and a NICU stay. This can be very scary but there are lots of women in your situation with IUGR and the most important thing is that it is recognized and diagnosed and followed.

It is scary to have the diagnosis but is good that they caught it and you can get what you need. The cornerstone of managing this and deciding on delivery depends on blood flow to and from the baby (Doppler velocimetry) and status of the baby on Biophysical profile (breathing, tone, movement, etc).

For the ladies above commenting about maternal weight gain, that can be a contributing factor but the usual causes of IUGR are grouped into fetal problems (genetic, infection), maternal problems (preexisting diabetes, hypertension, heart problems, or development of pre-e) and placental problems (single umbilical artery, velamentous umbilical cord insertion, marginal cord insertion, bilobate placenta, circumvallate placenta, and placental hemangioma), with usually multiple factors from one or more categories thought to contribute. The only situation where moms' weight gain or lack thereof is if they had a low prepregnancy weight (BMI <20) and poor weight gain (less than 10 pounds).

schnitz9 · November 2014

chicagojackie said:

As far as preemies go the mortality drops significantly if you can make it to 28 weeks. Sounds like they are monitoring you very closely and this is what you need! You may need to prep yourself (whatever that means!) for a preemie and a NICU stay. This can be very scary but there are lots of women in your situation with IUGR and the most important thing is that it is recognized and diagnosed and followed.
It is scary to have the diagnosis but is good that they caught it and you can get what you need. The cornerstone of managing this and deciding on delivery depends on blood flow to and from the baby (Doppler velocimetry) and status of the baby on Biophysical profile (breathing, tone, movement, etc).
For the ladies above commenting about maternal weight gain, that can be a contributing factor but the usual causes of IUGR are grouped into fetal problems (genetic, infection), maternal problems (preexisting diabetes, hypertension, heart problems, or development of pre-e) and placental problems (single umbilical artery, velamentous umbilical cord insertion, marginal cord insertion, bilobate placenta, circumvallate placenta, and placental hemangioma), with usually multiple factors from one or more categories thought to contribute. The only situation where moms' weight gain or lack thereof is if they had a low prepregnancy weight (BMI <20) and poor weight gain (less than 10 pounds).

Thanks! This is giving me a bit more hope as all the fetal tests so far have been good. Now onto gaining 10 lbs in the next 3 months.

ems0523 · November 2014

@chicagojackie‌ thank you for all of that information!!! I am trying to get all of my ducks in a row, visiting the NICU, ordering breast pump, packing bags, mentally preparing, staying positive, and hoping to make it to at least Christmas without the baby being in distress!

ST3WD · November 2014

No experience here either, but FX that everything progresses at a steady pace. T&Ps to you and your family.

MrsScally13 · November 2014

Again no experience or advice just thoughts and prayers for you and your LO.

Alygohome · November 2014

No advice but t & p that baby can stay put and grow grow grow

ColleenS629 · November 2014

I delivered my twins early due to IUGR Baby A. His growth was fine at 28w but by 32w had slowed. I started twice weekly NSTs and every other week growth ultrasounds and BPPs. They were more concerned with his general well being and that he WAS still growing than that he was behind. By 36w, his growth had slowed too much so the MFM said I needed to deliver. After he came out, he packed on weight like crazy so it was definitely the right decision for us. Hoping Baby stays on the same growth curve for you.

bes12 · November 2014

I was diagnosed with IUGR with my previous pregnancy (DS). However, it was not until 36 that they caught it. My belly measured 34 weeks at 36 weeks. I had an ultrasound a few days later and they discovered DS measured in the 9th percentile. I was sent directly up to L & D and was induced that night. There were concerns that DS may need to be transferred to a NICU luckily, this did not happen. He was born weighing 5 lbs and 14 ounces at just over 37 weeks. He's a happy healthy 18 month old now!

Good luck, I hope your story goes as well as mine.

Dani_Love · November 2014

I was never formally diagnosed as IUGR but had twice weekly NST's and saw it written in my file when the nurse left the room for something (doc never talked to me about it or made me aware, I have a new doc now). DD was born at 39 weeks at 6 pounds but has always been in the 4th percentile for weight. She's 2 now and healthy and happy. T&P's that LO grows as long as they can!

ReignJohnson · November 2014

I am going through that. Baby abdomen measuring too small. I'm 28 weeks. I have another appt in 3 weeks to monitor growth. Every other organ and size is fine except for abdomen. I'm on bed rest and resting well to ensure growth.

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