Low Papp-A Levels - anyone have experience of this?

[SukieQ]

Had my 12 week scan today, and as I had a MMC at 12+2 in April I was a bit in shock and relieved that the baby was alive and I was still pregnant, so I didn't take everything in when I got the scan report.

With the Downs and Trisomy 13/18 screening I had good results and low adjusted risk for both (around 1:14000). Nasal bone present, NT 1.44mm.

But my bloods showed low Papp-A at 0.2913 MoM so they'll rescan in third trimester for growth they said. I took that at face value and didn't know what Papp-A was, but looked it up and realise the possible risk with still birth, premature labour, and IUGR. I figure they couldn't have calculated the Papp-A in my Downs risk as it was still so low. I'm going to call them tomorrow but it's sometimes hard to get through. Asking a couple friends who are doctors too.

My hCG was 0.5403 MoM so I don't know if this is low or high.

Does anyone have any experience of Papp-A and what is the course of action you took? Did you rescan privately? Or have 3rd tri scans? And did you have any problems in 3rd tri?

TIA.

Hi I have been told I have low papp a levels at 0.29 all over tests seem fine but I am really scared about the risk anyone else has had low papp a and had normal pregnancy and birth am also on asprin for the rest of my pregnancy

My Papp A level came back as very low, 0.18. I sent myself crazy googling and looking at these boards to the point of my OH banning me from my phone as I was so upset. I was given extra growth scans which showed my baby was growing normally and were very reassuring. I am now cuddling my very healthy and smiley seven week old son. A lot of people will post about the negative stories relating to this, which is great as they help those who need it, but there are 1000s who have these results and all is good. All the best with your pregnancy

I had low paap-a (4.1) and had to bring it up with the midwife as she never mentioned anything, obviously weren't concerned.

I did notice that DS was ver thin when he was born, my friend who also had low levels had the same.

I had low paap-a (4.1) and had to bring it up with the midwife as she never mentioned anything, obviously weren't concerned.

I did notice that DS was ver thin when he was born, my friend who also had low levels had the same.