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Polyhydramnios, huge baby but no GD?

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Eek3under3 · 06/06/2022 13:54

Has anyone had this? Amniotic fluid was off the scale at 28 weeks (over 20 is considered high/ 95th centile, mine was 33), and baby is measuring huge (1.6kg) but my GTT has just come back as normal.

I am now panicking about other rarer causes such as rare genetic conditions. I did have polyhydramnios in my last pregnancy, but a small/ normal sized baby throughout. I was convinced it was GD this time due to baby being huge…

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AndSoFinally · 06/06/2022 14:02

The measurements aren't always accurate and are less accurate still if there's excess fluid because it distorts the image. If the obstetric team aren't concerned then don't worry

Eek3under3 · 06/06/2022 14:11

Thanks @AndSoFinally , they said it’s the worst case of excess fluid that they’ve seen (and its a big london teaching hospital!). I’m seeing my consultant on Friday so will know more then…

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