Low PAPP-A Results after Nuchal Translucency Scan

[Inanna]

You are right Bridee it's not uncommon - especially now since the Nuchal Translucency Test has become a "usual" prenatal test for most women.

My PappA was 3 times greater than yours Stellas Mum. What I am trying to illustrate is that it's an indicator. It's not a diagnosis. Your level could be what it is and you have your baby at +40 weeks! My bby was born early due to my own illness - we just don't know what's around the corner.

In a way these tests are trying to tell us "what may be around the corner".

You will be monitored a little more closely - wishing you all the best my love...

[Stella'sMum]

Hi all,

Sydney genetics rang this afternoon, and thank God, the results were clear of trisomy abnormailities.

Fingers crossed our little baby keeps growing for the next 25 weeks and comes out healthy in every way.

Please keep responding as I will check back often and keep you updated with all the good news (fingers crossed)!

Stella'sMum

[bridee]

Great news Stellasmum. Look forward to sharing our stories over the coming months.

[M22]

that is so so so great- i cant imagine the relief you'll be feeling!!

all the best for a happy and healthy pregnancy!1

[Inanna]

YIPPPPPEEEEEEEE YEEEEHAW!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am so so happy my love! It's such a relief.

Did you find out if you have a little girl or a little boy on board?

You could join one of our other chat threads to get much needed support. Thankyou for letting us know...

[bridee]

Just an update on what is happening. A month ago at routine OB appointment the scan done at OB office said baby was about 1 week behind in growth. I had a growth scan done today which found the baby has fallen further behind about 2 weeks behind or in the 10th% of gestation, also there is low fluid and blood flow is restricted through the cord. So not a glowing report. The only positive is that it is not conclusive whether the small growth is directly related to the placenta. My DD was only 5lb 14oz (born at 37wks) so I have small babies anyway. The 1 reason why it may not be a placenta issue is babies that have restricted growth due to placenta issues generally have a large head (out of proportion with the body) but my baby is in proportion so this can suggest the placenta is not restricting growth but the cord blood flow is a concern. We also found out the baby is breech (as was my first) but I already suspected that.

So I have another growth scan in 2 weeks to see what changes have occurred. From there there are a few options - steroid injections to help baby along with view of delivering shortly after, further monitoring (OB talked about going in every second day to have monitoring) and just continue on as growth is continuing.

But OB has said once we get to 34 weeks he will deliver baby as the baby will be fine out and it is safer than risking going any further. So it seems I will have a baby within 6 weeks. Oh the things I have to do.

[Stella'sMum]

Hi Bridee,

I had my 19 week ultrasound on Monday which showed I also have single umbilical artery, but everything else looked good and size was on target. I have been a little worried about the prospect of SUA but most stories I have read seem to be positive, so fingers are tightly crossed that things are positive for our babies too.

Thanks for the update. Im hoping and praying that our babies grow healthy and strong. The best of luck to you in your upcoming appointments.

Stella'sMum