January 2016 Moms

Anyone else have a slightly elevated AFP with no neural tube defects?

I had a slightly elevated AFP with no neural tube defects. Now they want to monitor though out my pregnancy. one association with high AFP is still birth and other scary problems :/

Re: Anyone else have a slightly elevated AFP with no neural tube defects?

  • I do. Although we opted out of the amnio our ultrasounds shows no noticeable Ontd. It can mean many different things. I honestly wouldn't stress it. I can understand being worried, but it just means you will be monitored closer. They keep an eye on placenta function/ baby growth because of an elevated afp can sometimes be an indicator of those issues.
    Married the love of my life: 11/12/2009
    1st BFP ever : 11/19/2014
    1/9/2015 our miracle baby was welcomed in heaven.
    BFP #2 : 4/21/2015
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  • Thank you, Yeah it can get stressful especially the probably still birth part
    when do you have to go in for the next monitoring?
  • I was high risk before the elevated AFP. I have several other risk factors for still birth, IUGR, and other complications.

    I go in tomorrow for a growth scan. I'm seen about every 2 to 3 wks by my MFM for various different test and reason, but it's not solely for the high AFP.
    Married the love of my life: 11/12/2009
    1st BFP ever : 11/19/2014
    1/9/2015 our miracle baby was welcomed in heaven.
    BFP #2 : 4/21/2015
    BabyFruit Ticker
  • Good luck will be praying for you guys :)
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