Static growth at 33 weeks, really worried...

[tunise]

Just been to see the midwife as i've had a nagging feeling that bump had not got bigger since 28 weeks. (this is DC4 so i know how it normally feels and tend to have fairly large babies as well)
Anyway fundal height is only measuring 29/30 weeks although i am 33+1. She is arranging a growth scan but am waiting to hear when it will be and most likely will be next week so a whole weekend of worry.
What really concerns me is i started taking Fluoxetine for ante natal depression about 3 weeks ago. The GP and I decided that the risks of not treating my depression were greater than the risks of Fluoxetine to the baby. But i'm so scared that the lack of growth is connected to the tablets and is my doing. I'm struggling to keep calm and relaxed and not start goggling horror stories. Reassurance from people would be great....

Hi Tunise,

I do not know anything about the effect of fluoxetine although can imagine the depression will make you worry about this (I know I was very anxious with pnd). Could you go to the GP for reassurance?

My bump has not really grown in the last few weeks either - I am 34 weeks and measuring about 31.

Two main things - it depends on the position of your baby. Mine likes to be back to back so will measure smaller. Also he dips in and out of my pelvis meaning the bump size changes a lot.

The other thing - fundal height is a guie. Your MW is sending you for a growth scan to be on the safe side but my DD measured 34 weeks at term and she came out a few days later weighing nearly 9 pounds! Hiding in my bum I think

Also just because your others were big it doesnt necessarily mean anything is wrong if this one is smaller

Babies also have growth spurts - next week you may well have grown 3 weeks!

Peppa- thank you! The hospital just phoned and i have the scan booked for Monday lunchtime, so really do need to try and be rational and calm over the weekend.(easier said than done)
Am due to see my GP again next week so will have another chat then about the meds.
I'm trying to focus on the positives- lots of movement and a good heartbeat heard today.