Re: fetal growth--any thoughts?

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> I am 32 wks LMP. I am being followed closely because of a history of
> preterm labor and severe preeclampsia. My anticardiolipin antibodies
> also are "borderline." My question is at my last ultrasound (31 wks 3
> days) the baby's growth apparently had slowed down--I know the baby's
> abdomen was behind and he or she measured in the 21st percentile. At 28
> weeks, my doctor said the growth was "right on the money." He has
> scheduled another ultrasound and a NST for 34 weeks. I realize this is
> pretty general information, but how concerned should I be by what seems
> to me to be a dramatic change in growth? What should I expect if the
> baby's growth continues to slow? Any thoughts would be helpful.
>
> Let us know the result of NST and biophysical profile. Should be fine if
not severe IUGR. Dr.Amit Sengupta, MD; Ph.D. This is for educational purpose only >

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