Experiences with ventriculomelagy with unborn baby?
I’m not really sure what I am posting for maybe some advice or support my head is all over the place. I don’t have a support system or many friends but need to get this off my chest 😩 This has been a very smooth pregnancy so far no issues throughout 12 and 20 week scan all fine. Had a 28 week growth scan yesterday and baby is measuring large (4 weeks ahead) 91st percentile but HC and AC >99% percentile. Wasn’t too worried as my last baby measured large and was indeed larger but know to take growth scans with a pinch of salt. The sonographer then said he has a lateral ventricle that is measuring 10.9mm and given that as well as his head measuring large and apparently an irregular head shape he is concerned and referring me to fetal medicine. I burst out into tears because as soon as I heard fetal medicine I just thought to myself they think something is wrong. I wasn’t given any information, what to expect or just anything about what it is or what it could mean for the baby. I’m beside myself with worry and am an incredibly anxious person. Has anyone experienced this and could advise what to expect? Or just anything really because I googled and of course worst case scenarios came up!
Thank you xx
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Not had experience myself but a friend of mine had something similar with 11.2mm. Between 10mm and 12mm is usually mild and just a monitor for infection so may involve more scans/check ups. My friend had a fetal MRI to get a better picture and the doctor took a closer look at the baby's genetics but there was nothing concerning, baby was just a big baby in the end at nearly 11 pounds.
Edit: lauriechildrens.org could be a good read to give you a basic outline without all the AI trash and Dr Google popping up.
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