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Low Papp A and aspirin - help!

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Seahawk80 · 17/03/2017 12:15

I know I should ask my doctor / midwife rather than the Internet and I am trying. I'm just really stuck. Also sorry for the long post - didn't want to drip feed!

I had my 12 week scan in December and came back with high odds for all 3 trisonomies. Everything was fine but one of the reasons for the results was that my Papp A was low (0.28). They said I would have extra growth scans and that was it. I didn't get any extra advice or appointments sat the time. I am at Kings College Hospital London.I also had the harmony test at FMC which is linked to Kings. They recommended that I take low dose aspirin daily. I started taking it but then had some bleeding and stopped as I wanted to double check what to do with Kings. My midwife said she wasn't sure and that I should check at my 20 week scan which I did. The Dr that did it was very odd, he said he'd check and call me, but of course he didn't. I've now asked my midwife again and she's made me a consultant appointment but it's not for over 3 weeks. She said I can call the specialist midwives but I can never get through. I'll keep trying but it's difficult at work.

My question is has anyone with low Papp A not been advised to take aspirin? I'm worried about going another month without taking it when I should be. I'm considering booking a private consultant appointment which I can't really afford but it's just proving impossible to get an answer from the NHS. Every post I've read about Papp A says they were advised to take low dose aspirin so I'd be interested to hear other people's experiences. Thanks.

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Storczyk39 · 08/06/2021 07:45

@Moniquej
Yes, we definitely should not stress. It’s bad for the baby. I was so stressed yesterday my belly was hurting in the evening:(
It’s good to hear your baba is doing well x Good luck for the rest of your pregnancy xx

Moniquej · 08/06/2021 08:08

I remember being really stressed an upset about it too, but honestly i kind of forget about it now. Just take it one step at a time. Ive heard many positive stories from other mums who also had this so hold onto that. Feel free to message me any time, im happy to chat

Storczyk39 · 08/06/2021 08:22

Thank you and you too, I don’t know what I would do without all of you ladies out there ☺️ Such help to hear other people’s stories. I think you are right, taking one step at a time is all we can really do x

Brunettebarbie · 23/12/2022 14:33

Hi I’m searching for help and info!
had ivf and I’m now 14 weeks pregnant. I got my results back for screening. And received a 1/5 for downs and 1/25 for edwards syndrome.
my results were as follows

0.2 for PAPP A
1.06 for HCG
3.3 for NT

anyone had anything similar? I have been doing a fair amount of research and found a link with low PAPP A and IVF, does anyone have any experience with this. Any help at all will be greatly received.

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