Anyone else receive low PAPP-A results at nuchal scan?

[Razzberry]

I didn't even have the blood test as my baby had a high nuchal fluid reading at 9 weeks. We had the cvs testing at 11.5weeks and it came back clear and my daughter is asleep in the next room happy and healthy.

I understand just how stressful this time can be, make sure you get plenty of rest after the procedure, as you can be quite crampy and sore. Huge hugs xox

[rene1]

HI,

yes I had a low papp A result (same as yours actually) at my 1st trimester screen and a Downs risk of 1 in 48. I had a CVS done last week and the fish test came back normal. I am awaiting a follow-up appointment with the doctors next week.

Ive done a bit of reading up on low Papp A levels and to be honest it just scared me. I have two healthy boys already, with no hassle pregnancies.

good luck with the next step. il be interested to see how you go

R

[jessig]

Hi

I got my FISH results today and, thank goodness, they are clear. Just need to wait for the full results in two weeks. What a relief!!

Rene1, let me know how you go - i will have to organise my follow-up appt too.

It is scary reading about PAPP-A, i feel like there could be more complications to come, but at least we are through this first hurdle!

Good luck
Jess

[rene1]

Great news about your FISH results. I know what yo mean about being more complications to come - at this stage im taking one step at a time.....and after doing some reading, have vowed not to read up anymore on it! sometimes it can only cause ALOT of unneccessary worry.

I didnt even have this test with my fisrt son.

Good luck & let me know how you go - its nice to know your not the only one!

Renee

[Julie B]

Hi
This is my 1st time using a site like this and need help

My daughter had IVF and was lucky enough to get pregnant 1st time with one baby, she is now 13 weeks + 2days and just had her scan for the nuchal fluid we were told her reading is 2.6 and that this was above average for her age (30) and the age of the baby , she has had a blood test but we are all so worried waiting for the results.
I feel so useless as I know nothing about the test and what is normal as it was not around when I had my children, her partner is away as he is in the army.
The lady who did the scan was not much help said not to worry to much and if any thing wrong the hospital will ring if we hear nothing by end of Tuesday to assume all ok . easy for her to say , she did say think about what you want to do if news was bad .
My daughter is now crying all the time and not sleeping
Any advise out there

worried nan to be
Julie B

[Bloom]

Hi Julie and welcome. Sorry to hear about your daughters situation. I hope everything turns out okay - I'd suggest she call her Obsetitrican or Fertility Specialist if she is at all worried. They would probably talk to her on the phone and reassure her.

But about low Papp A - yup we had it will a pretty normal nuchal fold. 20 week scan shown no visible defects except for only two out of the three cords from the placenta to the baby were present. So we prepared for an early or small baby and had follow up scans. It was all a bit worrying at first, but I trusted God that everything is in his control. And sure enough, 12 days OVERdue our DS was born 8 pounds and with ALL 3 cords present! Midwife said the sonographer must have made a mistake. So in short, we had low PAPP A and no problems whatsoever.

[Twin Sister]

I have not had this but a friend of mine who is 30 weeks PG got this same result. She has not had the baby yet but all of her further testing has so far indicated the baby is healthy and the Dr is not concerned. Fingers crossed all is well with your little one as well.

[Julie B]

Hi Julie and welcome. Sorry to hear about your daughters situation. I hope everything turns out okay - I'd suggest she call her Obsetitrican or Fertility Specialist if she is at all worried. They would probably talk to her on the phone and reassure her.

But about low Papp A - yup we had it will a pretty normal nuchal fold. 20 week scan shown no visible defects except for only two out of the three cords from the placenta to the baby were present. So we prepared for an early or small baby and had follow up scans. It was all a bit worrying at first, but I trusted God that everything is in his control. And sure enough, 12 days OVERdue our DS was born 8 pounds and with ALL 3 cords present! Midwife said the sonographer must have made a mistake. So in short, we had low PAPP A and no problems whatsoever.