Slow growth - advice needed

[Louisac93]

Hi girls
Went for a 32 week growth scan yesterday and baby has dropped from above the 50th centile to below the 10th and growth has dramatically slowed. He was 3lb 8oz
I’m booked in for another scan in 2 weeks then to see the doctor to discuss if he’s not grown significantly then if he needs to be delivered, the doctor said Growth will be small now and will be induced after 37 weeks

Has anyone been through similar? Xx

Hi Louisac,

Any news on this? I am 34 weeks and have to have a growth scan on Wednesday due to slow growth :( would like to hear from others who had the same issue what the reason was and how pregnancy proceeded.

Many thanks

@XKLN

I had this with one of my twins - she didn't even chart on the 2.5 centile. I ended up with a placental abruption at 34 weeks and slow growth was then attributed to the placenta not functioning as it should

@Louisac93

Hi girls Went for a 32 week growth scan yesterday and baby has dropped from above the 50th centile to below the 10th and growth has dramatically slowed. He was 3lb 8oz I’m booked in for another scan in 2 weeks then to see the doctor to discuss if he’s not grown significantly then if he needs to be delivered, the doctor said Growth will be small now and will be induced after 37 weeks

Has anyone been through similar? Xx

Hi Louisac
Sorry don't have any advice. I hope you are not feeling too stressed.
Just wanted to say you are not alone, my baby is on the 3rd centile for head circumference and 5th for Femurs. This was discovered at my 20 week scan. My placenta is insufficient. I am 21+4 today so am terrified.
I am sure at 3lb 8oz your baby stands a good chance outside the womb if you were to deliver now.
Good luck, let us know how you get on.
xx