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17 Weeks Pregnancy Update and a PAPP-A Deficiency

By Heather

Prenatal testing
This week I found out the results of my sequential screening. This screening tests for Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21), Patau Syndrome (Trisomy 13) and open neural tube defects. The only reason I test for this is so that I can get that extra ultrasound at 12 weeks. I’ll jump at any opportunity to see my baby-in-progress. It would also be helpful for us to be mentally prepared in the event that there was some type of abnormality with the baby, but I would never consider terminating a pregnancy if my results came back positive.

I’m grateful that my risks for both Down Syndrome and Patau Syndrome as well as Spina Bifida, are as low as can be. I’m thankful for the negative test result. However, I did learn that my PAPP-A (Pregnancy-associated plasma protein A) number is much lower than it should be. Those with a number lower than .50 are flagged, and mine was .19. Of course I couldn’t help myself last night as I googled away and worried myself into a panic.

The nurse who gave me the results first used the words “protein”, so I wasn’t sure if I needed to eat more or what. I noshed on some cheese and nuts last night just in case!

Apparently, both the nurse and my doctor are not concerned as they both played it down saying that it was very common and nothing to worry about. I’ll have to get an extra ultrasound at 34 weeks to make sure the baby is growing and I may have to endure non-stress tests etc. toward the end of my pregnancy.

Since my other results came out negative, my blood pressure is perfect, and I’m otherwise okay, I probably should not worry. But I can’t help but feed my neurosis.

So I’d like to know…

Have you or someone you know ever had a PAPP-A deficiency during pregnancy?

I’d love to hear from you.

Filed Under: Journal, pregnancy

About Heather

Heather is the founder of GirlGoneMom.com. She lives in Southern New Jersey with her husband, 12-year-old daughter, 9-year-old son, her cat Spencer and Buddy the lab mix. You’ll find a combination of family-friendly reviews and giveaways, deal alerts, personal stories and articles relating to parenting on GirlGoneMom.com.

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Comments

  1. Gerri Powell says

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    I just received the results of my Sequential Screen, as well. I am a nervous wreck about this and am waiting on a call back from my doctor. How has this turned out for you? From doing the math (I’m not so good at it) you are around 32 weeks? Have you heard any further details? Please let me know if you have a minute. Thank you!!

  2. Meghan @JaMonkey says

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    I had not heard of it either and I didn’t realize we were both due within a few weeks of each other!

  3. BusyWorkingMama says

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    Never heard of it. Try not to worry! Take care of yourself, eat well and drink lots of fluids. Glad everything else is OK!!

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