Measuring 3w behind at 27w, abnormal quad screen ?IUGR
I am currently 27w pg. w/ a single baby. I have a 10 yr old son and had 3 m/cs before this baby. My quad screen at 15w came back elevated risk for Trisomy 18. Did amnio at 16w with normal chromosomal pattern. Peri did say we would watch as pg. progressed for possibility of placental deficiency due to abnormal screen.
I have been seeing OB every 2w and my past 3 tape measurements have all been 24w, including yesterday's. I have gained 2 lbs. since 20w (total gain 17lbs).
Does this sound problematic to you, given these 2 bits of information together? OB says nothing to worry about, but of course, I do. I'm particularly concerned that the baby isn't growing well, possibility of IUGR? Should I ask for a sooner appt. for U/S? Is there anything I can do in the meantime to promote baby's growth? Can there be some other reason for small measurements besides baby not growing?
Thanks so much!
Colleen
27w2d
