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14 week scan showing dilated bowel loops, anyone had a positive outcome?

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Puddien94 · Yesterday 16:29

Hi everyone, I’m currently 14 weeks pregnant and going through an incredibly scary time. Our latest scan showed "multiple dilated bowel loops," which our doctors say is highly unusual this early.
We are terrified. The genetics doctor told us there is a 50%+ chance it’s a genetic syndrome (she mentioned MMIHS or Mitchell-Riley), but she also noted a 40% chance it could be a non-genetic obstruction/twist that could be surgically fixed.
The "Good" Markers:
• Our blood tests for Down Syndrome (T21, T18, T13) are all Low Risk.
• The bladder is unaffected/normal (which I’ve heard is rare for some of these syndromes).
• The baby is growing normally and all other anatomy looks perfect.
• Infection markers (TORCH) all came back negative.
We are going for an amniocentesis/fluid test tomorrow and have a 2-3 week wait for results. I am struggling with the "coldness" of the doctors who seem focused only on the worst-case genetic odds.
Has anyone else had a scan this early showing multiple dilated loops where the baby turned out okay? Either it resolved on its own, or it was a surgical fix (like an atresia) rather than a genetic syndrome? I just need some hope to hold onto while we wait for these tests.
Thank you so much.

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7238SM · Yesterday 16:36

I'm sorry you are going through this OP. I don't have experience of this exact condition, no. I'd paid for the NIPT at 11 weeks and found out my baby had patau syndrome (Trisomy 13) and we chose TFMR.

Have they offered you NIPT/amnio or CVS? What did they say the next steps are? You might find info from ARC helpful too.
www.arc-uk.org/

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Puddien94 · Yesterday 16:41

7238SM · Yesterday 16:36

I'm sorry you are going through this OP. I don't have experience of this exact condition, no. I'd paid for the NIPT at 11 weeks and found out my baby had patau syndrome (Trisomy 13) and we chose TFMR.

Have they offered you NIPT/amnio or CVS? What did they say the next steps are? You might find info from ARC helpful too.
www.arc-uk.org/

Thank you for sharing that. I’m so sorry you went through that. 🩷 It’s so stressful. I’m having the amnio test done tomorrow as we just want answers but the fact it’ll be three weeks till we hear back is just painful. :( feeling so helpless.

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Toomanyweekstogo · Yesterday 23:13

Puddien94 · Yesterday 16:29

Hi everyone, I’m currently 14 weeks pregnant and going through an incredibly scary time. Our latest scan showed "multiple dilated bowel loops," which our doctors say is highly unusual this early.
We are terrified. The genetics doctor told us there is a 50%+ chance it’s a genetic syndrome (she mentioned MMIHS or Mitchell-Riley), but she also noted a 40% chance it could be a non-genetic obstruction/twist that could be surgically fixed.
The "Good" Markers:
• Our blood tests for Down Syndrome (T21, T18, T13) are all Low Risk.
• The bladder is unaffected/normal (which I’ve heard is rare for some of these syndromes).
• The baby is growing normally and all other anatomy looks perfect.
• Infection markers (TORCH) all came back negative.
We are going for an amniocentesis/fluid test tomorrow and have a 2-3 week wait for results. I am struggling with the "coldness" of the doctors who seem focused only on the worst-case genetic odds.
Has anyone else had a scan this early showing multiple dilated loops where the baby turned out okay? Either it resolved on its own, or it was a surgical fix (like an atresia) rather than a genetic syndrome? I just need some hope to hold onto while we wait for these tests.
Thank you so much.

I’m sorry to hear of your worry! Hopefully it can be surgically corrected. I’ve had a NIPT with my previous and current pregnancy with Concepto, and although expensive, for me it’s so worthwhile. Our results were back within 3 working days too. Good luck

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