Fetal medicine referral

I’ve been having growth scans every two weeks. The first one baby girl was on the 6th percentile, the second one she moved to the 10th percentile and yesterday she has dropped down to the 1st percentile. I’ve been referred fetal medicine and have a scan on Monday morning. My consultant has told me to pack my bags ready and wanted to sign me off work (I’ve agreed to use holiday instead of being signed off) as they may decide she’s coming next week. I’m currently 33weeks and 3 days and she’s approximately 3-3.5 lb. This is completely new to me as my last babies were 8.1 and 9.5 and were both two weeks late! I’m wondering if I need to pick up some more tiny baby clothes (I have enough for 3 changes at the moment) but lots of newborn size. Feeling quite anxious about it but would also prefer her to be here to get the medical help she needs if I’m unable to provide for her properly.

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I was induced at 39 weeks as my little one had stopped growing at 37 weeks. She was 5 pounds 11 and tiny baby was too big for her so I would definitely recommend getting some xx

Hiya zoe. Have they told you why baby could be small? I had my fetal medicine appointment yesterday as my baby is under 3rd centile, I'm 33 weeks and baby is roughly the same weight as yours. They said it's either an anomality with the baby but they can't see anything else to support that or a placenta issue but blood dopplers have been fine. I could have more tests but I wouldn't get the results back till after baby comes! I'm so stressed!xx