Hi,

Just saw your post and needed to reply. Our little boy (born 23 Oct) was diagnosed with 3 small CPC's in the 20 week scan. Like you we were advised it is rare,
and were told that of the 1 to 2% of babies with CPC's, only 1% (ie: 1% of that 2%) have any problems causing defects. We were still concerned though.

The Radiologist advised another scan at 24 weeks. At that stage he said they normally have disappeared. We talked at length with our midwife who referred us to the Obstetrician at the Hospital, who arranged a specialist tertiary scan at 24 weeks. As it was a tertiary scan the Radiologist looked for every potential defect; the scan took about 45 mins, during which an obstetrician watched proceedings in an adjacent room. After careful examiniation he came and talked to us. This is normal practice in NZ; I wouldn't know what the procedure is in Australia, but I imagine not much different.

Anyway, as I said earlier our little boy was born last week in perfect health and is absolutely gorgeous. I can distinctly remember the stress when told about the CPC's
but the later scan certainely put my mind at rest. Just try and remember that problems with this condition are extremely rare.

I hope this has been of some help for you.

Helen