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Abdominal circumference (AC) at 10th %

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sapkot · 15/02/2022 12:34

Hey Ladies, I'm 34 wks today.

I had a scan at 31+6 to see if my placenta had moved up or it's still low
In that scan, they noticed that the AC has dropped to 20th %. They asked me to go back in 2 weeks, so had another scan yesterday at 33+6

In yesterday's scan, the baby's AC has dropped to 10th percentile. They told me not to worry as it's still within range & I have to go back again in 2 weeks for my originally planned 36-week scan. If it drops further by that scan, then they will book me a doctor's appointment to discuss next steps

Measurements (percentile %) -
Biparietal Diameter (BPD) - 84th %
Head Circumference (HC) - 73rd %
AC - 10th %
Femur Lenght (FL) - 72nd %
Est. fetal weight - 2146g (4 lbs 12 ozs) - 23rd %

They also told me not to worry about low weight as it's within range. Plus I'm only 5 ft tall so I shouldn't expect a big baby.
I am ok with a small baby as long as they are healthy.

But I'm really really worried about dropping AC
I couldn't sleep all night yesterday & just stressed out

Have any of you ever experienced this or heard about this?
I have MW appointment tomorrow & due to IVF pregnancy, a consultant appointment next week. What questions should I ask them related to this if any (Other than how can I help or if there's anything to worry)
Is there anything I can really do to help with the growth of AC? The MW who discussed with me yesterday said there's nothing I can do.

Any stories, advice, tips will be very helpful & appreciated

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sapkot · 15/02/2022 15:12

Anyone?

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IsabelHerna · 16/02/2022 12:41

I didn't want to read and run, bumping for you, and sending hugs and prayers to you x

sapkot · 27/02/2022 17:32

@IsabelHerna - thank you very much.

Anyone else got any similar experience?

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Dipsydoodlenoodle · 28/02/2022 00:10

My baby was a similar estimated weight at the same gestation, except I'm 5ft 11! I was monitored and then induced at 39 weeks - baby was 6lb 7oz.

sapkot · 20/03/2022 16:18

Just wanted to update the thread in case someone worries about the similar issue in future

Baby was born at 37+6 & is fine

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Athena1984 · 15/02/2024 00:06

@sapkot glad it went well. I am in a similar situation, baby is measuring 5th centile for AC at 26 weeks! Fingers crossed for me!

sapkot · 15/02/2024 22:54

@Athena1984 - all the best ❤️❤️

towards the end of pregnancy my daughter’s growth & blood flow was restricted inside me. So they induced at 37 weeks. And she was born fine & that low ac didn’t impact in any way.

keeping everything crossed for you ❤️❤️

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