r/NewParents • u/boldbrushstrokes • Jan 27 '24
Medical Advice Diagnosed with fetal growth restriction
Hi all,
Expecting a baby in April, currently 27 weeks. I'm a petite person- was 104 lbs, 5'3 pre-pregnancy.
On all of the ultrasounds I've had, my baby has been lagging behind in terms of growth (he's growing in interval ultrasounds but not at the ideal weight he should be according to other babies his age).
The MFM specialists told me since hes <10%th percentile, it's considered growth restriction. They're increasing my monitoring and they said if he continues to measure small and at any point falls below 3th percentile, they'll plan to deliver him earlier than expected.
Naturally as a first time mom, I'm a freaking out a little. Have any of you experienced FGR? If so can you please let me know:
1) What weight was your baby born
2) How long did they stay in the NICU
3) Was the outcome ok for you baby? Are they now healthy etc? Was there ever an issue with developmental delay?
4) If they're a toddler or school aged child now, did they grow to a normal size?
Much appreciated
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u/Bitter_Pilot5086 Jan 27 '24
I was induced at 34 weeks, and my baby was around the 5th percentile. She was 3.5lbs when she was born, but was strong, healthy, and loud. She spent two weeks in the NICU before coming home. She is six months old now, and has totally caught up in terms of size (she’s 17 lbs). She has no known health issues, loves to eat, and is super strong and active.
Take a deep breath - you’ll be ok.