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DCDA pregnancy at 20weeks Growth
Hi,
I underwent an anomaly scan at 20th week for DCDA twin pregnancy.
On an individualistic level the babies are doing great with no abnormalities
However it was highlighted that one twin is at 19w1d while another one is at 20w1d so one twin is 20% smaller than the other.
I went to my OBGYN who mentioned this to me. I don't know what to take away from this and can't rest in peace thinking of losing one child although he didn't clearly mention if the situation is worrisome, he said we will do the scans after 2weeks, but it's killing me from within since there is a loose end of an answer.
I need a very genuine opinion from the doctors here.
Thank you so much
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Don't worry.slight Growth discrepancy between twins is normal
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It is all normal.
The two babies in a Twin pregnancy always have some difference in size. Even after delivery the two babies have different growth potential.
So just relax and wait for your babies.
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Don't worry for now .there's no much difference
Will repeat the scan .and monitor it
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
21 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Nothing to worry
you will have to relax as your worry can be detrimental for the babies
a discrepancy of up to 2 weeks is considered absolutely normal
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Dr. Gunjan Agrawal
Obstetrician
16 yrs exp
Jaipur
Please consult for proper discussion.
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Dr. Gayathri
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Its normal dear
Dont worry
Enjoy your pregnancy
Good luck
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Dr. Hemali Bharat Karia
Obstetrics & Gynecology
7 yrs exp
Rajkot
Connect pls
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Dr. Neerja Chandel
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
16 yrs exp
Kullu
No worries
But do get serial ultrasounds for monitoring growth
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Dr. Sachin M Jadhav
Obstetrician
23 yrs exp
Pune
The difference is not significant at present and is normal.
If the NT scan at 11-12 weeks was normal, dual markers test is normal
And anomaly scan done recently is normal
Nothing to worry about.
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Review the growth after 3-4 weeks
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