Hi all
I am scheduled to have a growth scan next week at 28 weeks and another at 34 weeks (I think). This is because I am at higher risk of low foetal growth for two reasons, (1) hypothyroid and (2) single umbilical artery. Also I had low PAPP-A at the 12 week stage (0.4 MoM) which I gather can be linked to low growth, though this hasn't been given as a reason for the scans. Growth was all fine at 20 week scan so am feeling hopeful but still a bit nervous.
I wondered if someone who has had these scans can tell me what to expect? Do they look at features and organs like they did at the 20 week scan, or do they only take measurements to check on growth? Are any blood tests done and do they look at the placenta? What happens if growth does appear to be behind....?
Thanks very much!
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Growth scans, what should I expect?
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minipie · 06/09/2012 14:05
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