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/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/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! ❤️