Polyhydramnios, small stomach and PRUV

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Does anyone have any experience of the above? This is my first pregnancy not to end in miscarriage. It's an IVF pregnancy with a euploid embryo.

At 20 weeks, it was identified that the baby had a centrally placed heart (rather than left) as well as I had a single umbilical artery. We were referred to fetal medicine and then to a cardiac twice and all these scans couldn't find anything structurally wrong with the baby or heart and concluded it was likely 'benign variation.' They did mention genetic disorders could be a possibility but given the embryo was tested they advised that an amnio probably wasn't worth the risk.

At a 32 week growrh scan yday, we got told we had moderate polyhydramnios and that the baby's stomach was measuring a bit small, although still within normal parameters. They said the baby's stomach does have some amniotic fluid in so it is swallowing (which is good) but that it wasn't 'really full.' Our notes also referenced PRUV (Persistent right umbilical vein) which wasnt discussed and I don't really understand but it appears to be quite rare.

Does anyone have any experience of the above and how did it work out for you? I am panicking that all these separate things can't be a good sign and maybe there is something seriously wrong with my baby. I know all I can do is wait and see really but would love to hear from anyone else who has experienced similar.

Hi OP, I can imagine how stressful this must be! Are you having any other scans to take a look at these things further?

I don’t have experience with all of those things but I had polyhydramnios in my second pregnancy diagnosed at 36 weeks and it didn’t really change anything to be honest. I was sent for GD testing which came back normal and they did 2 scans 1 week apart to check his tummy/swallowing which all came back fine, it was something they kept an eye on but didn’t amount to anything and he’s now 12 weeks old and healthy so fingers crossed it is the same for you. I’m sure I was told something like 50% of polyhydramnios cases are basically unknown cause and harmless x

Thank you so much for coming back, and congratulations on the birth of your healthy baby.

I have been referred for a GD test too and then back to the fetal medicine unit - just waiting for them to get in touch. Did you have to go to fetal medicine? Do you remember how much extra fluid you had? I am in the moderate category, but only by a tiny amount so hoping that is a good sign. I am seeing my consultant tomorrow and already have 36, 38 and 40 week growth scans booked in due to the single umbilical cord so not sure if anything else will happen or if that will suffice.

It's so stressful hearing something isn't quite right isn't it but you've made me feel a bit better so thank you 🤗

No problem! Yes I was sent to fetal medicine to have everything properly checked but all came back normal, my deepest pocket was I think 15cm so was right on the edge of being severe but as I say all was fine! I was warned about the risks in labour of placental abruption, cord prolapse & PPH, I did have a PPH but I was high risk for another anyway as I had one with my first baby and my second PPH was smaller, so couldn’t say if that was because of the excess fluid or was just what would have happened anyway. Try not to worry, I know it is easier said than done but until the doctors tell you to worry try to put it out of your mind x