High resistance umbilical artery PI
PS before someone deletes this post: Not looking for medical advice, experiences only.
I am at 33+3 with an FGR baby (IVF pregnancy, baby measures at 3rd percentile, ~1.5 kg). I used to have fortnightly dopplers and fetal echo since 24 weeks and though there was FGR, interval growth has been maintained and dopplers were all ok.
Today, my Umblical artery PI came at 98% (1.34) with a high BP reading (150/80). I am chronic hypertensive but my BP has been well under control the entire pregnancy. My doctor said we'll check BP again in 2 days, and if it comes down, we can wait for another doppler next week (I'll be 34+3 then) and take a call at that time. However, if the BP is still high, we'll have to deliver by this weekend!!
I'm not ready for this at all 😞 i do feel fairly confident that BP will come down in 2 days (it was at 130/78 by the time i left my doctor's clinic - barely an hour after all this happened!)
just want to hear some experiences :
At 98% UA PI, how much longer can i expect to keep bub inside before delivery becomes imminent?
At 33-34 weeks (i know this is late pre term) but with FGR in the picture, what should I expect? Ive had a full course of steroids at 26 weeks and I'll get a rescue shot before delivery.
I was just hoping this baby would stay in until 36w at least and get closer to 2kg before making an appearance 😔 but these new dopplers are scaring the hell out of me!
Please share your experiences, so I'll feel more prepared. Thank you!