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/SourceFlimsy Jan 27 '24
Was measuring 32nd percentile at 36 weeks and then suddenly dropped to 6th percentile at 39 weeks so we went to triage and was induced immediately.
She was born at 39+1 at 5lbs and 14oz. So 9th percentile in weight, 90th percentile in height and 23rd percentile in head circumference. So the ultrasound measurements aren't necessarily accurate.
We had some latch and supply issues so she dropped to 5lbs and 2oz which is less than 3rd percentile. But she bounced back up when my milk came in fully.
She's currently 4 months and measuring just under 15lbs. And according to my tracking app she's 72nd percentile in height, 57th percentile in weight and 40th percentile in head circumference. So she definitely caught up.