Sonographer said all was fine (strong heartbeat, in right place etc) but baby's intestines still visible on outside of body (was told this is were they do develop) and i have to go back in 3 weeks to see if they have fully 'turned in' to body.
I know i should have asked her, but does anyone know at what stage this would usually happen? I'm going to worry now for the next 3 weeks.
2007-01-05 06:33:50 · 11 answers · asked by trixi 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Usually near the end of the 8th week the intestines begin to recede into the body cavity within the umbilical cord. This process takes awhile and usually ends at around the 10-12th week.
I don't think it would be outside the realm of possibility to have it take a little longer. Every normal baby starts out this way (with the intestines on the outside).
2007-01-05 06:47:19 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Please don't worry yourself it is not good for the baby. Regarding the baby's intestines being on the out side if your midwife has told you not to worry then don't.The worst case would be the baby is born with the intestines on the out side but doctors can perform great things they put the intestines in a sack and slowly push them back in to baby. but that would be the worst thing. However the midwife told you not to worry so please try not to. (I know it is easier said than done) I wise you all the luck in the world to you and your baby.
2007-01-05 14:52:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok..well...the baby's skin is translucant at the mo so u can very clearly see everything inside. my big sister was actually born with her intestines out side! highly gross when u c the pictures, buts she's now 23, acting like a moody teenager, and perfectly healthy! the op took about an hour and instead of coming home with her twin brother she came home 3 days after him. apparently its quite common! don't worry, either way ur baby will be perfect
2007-01-06 10:12:14 · answer #3 · answered by evilbunnyhahaha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wouldent worry if it was bad they would of told you and any way if its not looking good its not a prob my friends cousin gave birth and its intestines were on the outside and they done it with a simple operation,good luck if your worried phone your midwife
2007-01-05 16:41:14 · answer #4 · answered by chels 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hiya dont worry it is really common they do go back into the body on there on but in worse case scenario they dont go back in it is a simple procedure to put them back in when baby is born so please dont worry ! i am sure in 3 weeks time you will hear good news! this happened to my friend and all was fine! congratulations and chin up girl xxx
2007-01-05 15:32:03 · answer #5 · answered by mummy of 2 boys and a princess x 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call her....dont just sit and worry about it. Im sure its normal, they would have discussed it in more detail if it wasnt...call her now, before the weekend and you have to wait till monday
2007-01-05 14:38:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should call your doctor and ask her. That's what she's there for and you don't want to be stressing out until your next appointment! Hope everything goes well!!
2007-01-05 14:40:31 · answer #7 · answered by alaskagirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh the sonographer never told me that and i didnt think intestines could be possible outside of course i have seen it on tv but i never heard another case like yours. good luck
2007-01-05 14:37:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
sometimes to much information is to much, don't worry they are not worried otherwise they would have given you a deep scan.. good luck be happy your baby's fine,,,
2007-01-05 14:45:36 · answer #9 · answered by twinsters 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all don't worrie this is not only bad for but also for the baby.
i have four children they are all fine but i still had plenty of worrie's throw my wifes pregnacys trust me it will all be ok
2007-01-05 14:39:08 · answer #10 · answered by stuart t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋