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Bump not growing at 40 weeks

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bluemoon2468 · 02/10/2020 15:19

Just looking for some reassurance really, but also happy to hear less positive stories as I want a realistic picture of what's to come. I had my 40 week midwife appt today and she said that she's concerned because my bump hasn't grown since 2 appts ago at 36 weeks. I've dropped from consistently above the 90th percentile to the 50th percentile, and have been referred for a growth scan, but because of the weekend I won't be seen until Monday or Tuesday (I'll be 40+2 or 3 then). She said not to worry too much, but also said that it could mean placental insufficiency or reduced amniotic fluid, and I should take all of my hospital bags to the scan appt incase I need an urgent c-section or induction. Just have to get through the weekend without worrying too much now 😔 Can I hear your experiences of bump measuring small, particularly at full term, and what the outcome was?

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batteriesgoing · 07/10/2020 07:56

This happened to me. Everything fine. I think it's when they drop and it looks like the fundus isn't a as big/ high. They sent me for a scan and the sonographer was annoyed that they sent me. Said midwives kept sending women for the same reason.

flissity · 07/10/2020 08:00

Congratulations! Obviously your bump had dropped a lot which possibly changed fundal measurements anyway!!
😁😁😁 Well Done x

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