IUGR in previous pregnancies?

[Mom 2B]

I had IUGR with my daughter and was hoping to talk with someone who also had it in previous pregnancies

Im worried about having it again and want to know if anyone else had it in a second pregnancy or what the chances are of having it again

 

[Oneday]

Hi
I had it with my son he was born healthy at 36 weeks weighing 4ib 13 oz. This time they have given me growth scans and it turns out I am having a large baby due to gestational diabetes. As they say every pregnancy is different. Just make sure you are getting regular checks and I'm sure all will be fine x

 

[mialou09]

I was induced with my 1st little lady at 36 weeks due to IUGR, she was small (4lb 15oz) but perfectly healthy. Was never given an explination as to why she stopped growing but the placenta and cord was checked and everything looked fine??
I had growth scans towards the end of my 2nd pregnancy and she was fine, all the way through and only 2 days late came out at 8lb 3oz!! So odd but i was very greatful i didnt have to be induced again. Now on my third and having growth scans again but she's spot on so far. Fingers crossed for both of us eh?!!

 

[Mom 2B]

Thanks Ladies!!!!

Did either of you smoke?

They checked my placenta and cord and their were no problems with them either. I did smoke but cut back alot adn they blame the smoking.

 

[Oneday]

Hi
I've never smoked. All they said was the placenta was infarcted (knackered) no idea why.

 

[KatieEm]

Hi I had IUGR with my son (now 7) who was born at 32 weeks weighing 3lb. I had pre eclampsia too but was never given a reason for it. This pregnancy is completely different, 'little' madam is currently weighing in at nearly 6lb and I have 5.5 weeks til my due date. I've gone from having a 3lb tiddler to a baby that it on target for 12/13lb! They don't know why she has decided to be so massive, GD has been ruled out. I'm a size 6/8 pre preg and needless to say it looks like I'm carrying a rugby team in there! Goes to show every pregnancy is different! X

 

[secretbaby]

I had IUGR with my eldest son 4llb born at full term - my placenta was 'calcified' and I had very high blood pressure and P.E symptoms full term so was induced then.

My second baby was born at 27 weeks and was 2.4llb which is good for that gestation! this baby is 2.8llb at 28 weeks. I have been under fetal medicine doctor as I had pprom in my last pregnancy and we lost our son - and they found that my placenta is not working properly AGAIN this time - I have impaired blood flow to the placenta. Apparently in normal people you then have a 50/50 chance of IUGR and PE but fetal med guy said that I am very likely to have it.

I don't think it follows if you have it once you have it again... I also think it depends why it happens in the first place. I would speak to your consultant if you are worried, and hopefully they would be able to put extra growth scans in for you (if they haven't already).

 

[Mom 2B]

I had IUGR with my eldest son 4llb born at full term - my placenta was 'calcified' and I had very high blood pressure and P.E symptoms full term so was induced then.

My second baby was born at 27 weeks and was 2.4llb which is good for that gestation! this baby is 2.8llb at 28 weeks. I have been under fetal medicine doctor as I had pprom in my last pregnancy and we lost our son - and they found that my placenta is not working properly AGAIN this time - I have impaired blood flow to the placenta. Apparently in normal people you then have a 50/50 chance of IUGR and PE but fetal med guy said that I am very likely to have it.

I don't think it follows if you have it once you have it again... I also think it depends why it happens in the first place. I would speak to your consultant if you are worried, and hopefully they would be able to put extra growth scans in for you (if they haven't already).

thank you so much for replying....and sorry you have had so much trouble with your babies.
the dr never did give me a straight answer to why i had IUGR. Said my placenta looked fine during pregnancy and after. he basically keeps telling me its cuz i smoked. well EVERYONE i know who has kids smoked and none of them had babies as small as me.
but i am scheduled for a growth scan with this baby at 33 weeks , 3 weeks from now so I just hope this baby is ok

 

[WelshTiddler]

I had a little girl with IUGR at 32 week wiegh 2lb 9oz 9 years ago. She is fine now. Just come back from my 28week growth scan and her brother is small aswell. They are watching me closely and I take asprin daily so will ave to wait and see.

 

[WelshTiddler]

I had a little girl with IUGR at 32 week wiegh 2lb 9oz 9 years ago. She is fine now. Just come back from my 28week growth scan and her brother is small aswell. They are watching me closely and I take asprin daily so will ave to wait and see.

 

[Mom 2B]

Can I ask why ;your taking asprin daily? I was told there was nothing i could do to prevent it, so wondering if the asprin was suggested for that or not? I dont have my growth scan til 33 weeks. i wish they did it at 28 week cuz then id know already. Waiting is killingme i still have 3 weeks to wait!!!

 

[WelshTiddler]

I have been prescribed Asprin as it increases the blood flow through the Planceta. I believe.The consultant told me to take it and I wasn't going to argue.I am having to take it till 36 weeks. I have had growth scasn from 24 weeks.

 

[Mom 2B]

Weird my dr never said anything about asprin. are you seeing a high risk dr? I was told I would be sent to a high risk dr if my growth scan shows problems but not before. And hes waiting until 33 weeks to do my growth scan.

 

[WelshTiddler]

Yes I am seeing a Consultant I was considered high risk as soon as I conceived. First saw them at 14 weeks when I was prescribed the Asprin. My daughter was born 10 yrs ago so I am also 35 now. Hannah was delivered at 33weeks but 28 gestational size. I had an ovarian shutdown so he is my miracale baby.Got told I wouldn't be able to have any more. Husband got a nice shock. Hannah is my princess fairy queen. (Her title she has given herself).

 

[Mom 2B]

I asked about seeing a high risk dr but my obgyn said its not guaranteed that this baby will have IUGR so no sence in seeinghigh risk until I need to. My daughter, who is 2 now, was born only 9 days early but estimated gestation for weight only was between 28-32 weeks. Other than weight she was perfectly healthy and full developed lungs and all. Im only giong to be 29 in March. But im raelly concerned about IUGR only because of my weight gain. Ive only gained 7.5 lbs. although i do have a nice size bump, and my bump measures normal....although i dont entirely believe bump measurments to predict babys size becasue my bump measured normal for my lttle girl the whole way thorough.

 

[WelshTiddler]

What you gain means nothing really. I put 5 and half stone on with Hannah and she came early, god know what it would have been if I'd gone full term. I think as long as you have moment i now have a kick chart that I fill in. 10 movements at least a day. Then bubs should be fine. I have gain 1 and half so far with this one so we will see. x

 

[Mom 2B]

Well i seen dr today. Im 31 weeks and belly measures 28-29. Looks like i might have another tiny IUGR baby. I have to make apptmet for growth u/s for this week and then i will know more but so far its not looknig like a fat baby for me.

 

[WelshTiddler]

Me neither I am measuring fine except when they do they US he is small. Hope all goes well with your scan. I just hope I get to the end and can have a vbac. Keep me posted. x

 

[chloelyra]

new to the forum. I was diagnosed with severe bilateral uterine notches, i.e. both of the cords to placenta are pretty congested, so now I am frantically looking for information.

I have hypertension, and being 41 are the probable causes. Right now on aspirin to thin the blood so that the baby can get more nutrient.

The strange thing is that the OB/GYN has not talk about further scan, the only test she wanted to do is the blood test at 32 weeks to test for blood clot (i was thinking '32 weeks?, the fetus can survive that long?)

I will ask her if i need follow up scan when i see her in 2 weeks.

Good luck to all of us, this is bloody stressful!

 

[Mom 2B]

How far along are you Chloelyra? Make sure your counting your baby's kicks adn if they slow down or you dont feel any for a little while go in and get checked out.

I would definatly want a scan to check baby out. Im probably going to have bi weekly ones again with this pregnancy if it shows that hes small on Monday.

good luck.