I had a growth scan 2 weeks ago (at 28 weeks) to begin to monitor baby's growth due to my age. They said the baby was slightly smaller than they would have expected taking into account averages, and my previous two babies sizes. But on the 10th percentile which was ok as long as she stayed on the line. I had another scan yesterday and the baby had dropped to below the lines. It looked like it had dropped outwith the percentile lines completely but my notes say "below 5th percentile" which maybe isnt quite as bad as it looked but i imagine that dropping that much in 13 days isnt a great thing! On the plus side blood flow and all other readings were fine.
The first doctor said they would probably have me back in 2 weeks to rescan and see if the growth had picked up, then she left the room to check with the consultant and when she came back she said actually i was to come back on Monday to check the liquor (?) and cord blood flow again, and to be rescanned next Thursday. I know they dont normally scan more frequently than 2 weeks apart so it sounds like the consultant thought it was fairly urgent! The doctor also told me that on monday the consultant might decide to put me on steroids in case the baby needs to come early.
I'm not feeling too anxious as i am clearly being monitored closely and also i know scans can be off and the next might show a catch up, but just in case of worst case scenario does anyone know 1) how early they might induce 2) would it mean a c section if it was quite soon? and 3) what happens with milk production if you have to have your baby pretty early?
thanks!
The first doctor said they would probably have me back in 2 weeks to rescan and see if the growth had picked up, then she left the room to check with the consultant and when she came back she said actually i was to come back on Monday to check the liquor (?) and cord blood flow again, and to be rescanned next Thursday. I know they dont normally scan more frequently than 2 weeks apart so it sounds like the consultant thought it was fairly urgent! The doctor also told me that on monday the consultant might decide to put me on steroids in case the baby needs to come early.
I'm not feeling too anxious as i am clearly being monitored closely and also i know scans can be off and the next might show a catch up, but just in case of worst case scenario does anyone know 1) how early they might induce 2) would it mean a c section if it was quite soon? and 3) what happens with milk production if you have to have your baby pretty early?
thanks!