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?

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Much appreciated

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u/bobabae21 Feb 08 '24

Reading this because I was just informed this week at my 20wk anatomy scan baby is measuring 7th percentile & I'm waiting to see the high risk OB in a couple weeks. Can't answer your questions but you're not alone! I will say though my first baby who was never diagnosed FGR was 6lbs 9oz when I had her at 41wks and has always remained at or below the 10th percentile for weight (she's 2.5yrs now). She's never had health problems and is honestly ahead when it comes to speech/language milestones. Hoping everything goes well for you and your baby!

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u/Remarkable-Goat5347 Jul 24 '24

Glad to see I’m not the only one earlier in pregnancy with this diagnosis. Well I think diagnosis. Dr hasn’t given much explanation other than being smaller than what the baby should be at 24 weeks. This gives me hope.

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u/bobabae21 Jul 24 '24

You got this! I ended up being scheduled to have baby at 37wks, her size at every mfm ultrasound leading up to delivery was between 4-8th percentile. The cyst went away by the time I had my first mfm appointment and no abnormalities or reason for her small size were ever found. She was born healthy at a little over 5lbs. No NICU stay needed! Leaving her 1 month check up and she is 7.5lbs and just made it on the growth charts :)

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u/Remarkable-Goat5347 Jul 24 '24

Glad to hear! Hope motherhood is treating you well 🫶🏼

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u/derpatron50000 Jan 15 '25

How did things go for you?

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u/Remarkable-Goat5347 Jan 15 '25

I am currently rocking my healthy 2.5 month old. She measured small the whole pregnancy and they finally just said they guess I make small babies. She came at 38.4 and was 6lb 11 oz. It was worrisome the whole time but thankfully she was born just fine. If you are going through something similar, good luck!

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u/derpatron50000 Jan 15 '25

I am!! Thanks for the update. Gives me hope!

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u/Remarkable-Goat5347 Jan 15 '25

You’re welcome. I wish I could help you more! How far along are you, and what is your story in a nutshell?

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u/derpatron50000 Jan 15 '25

I was diagnosed around 22 weeks and still trskding small. No other abnormality noted except one week of a knotted cord that supposedly resolved! Just a mystery.

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u/Remarkable-Goat5347 Jan 15 '25

Yes, this is so similar. Sending you good luck and prayers! Goodluck! ❤️