Calcification ?

[mastiffmommy]

Okay, we went for our first ultrasound yesterday in our fourth month. No scheduled visit with the OB. But, the nurse (?) stated that there were abdominal calcifications and had the OB meet with us. Showed us the picture where we could see small white dots in (or around) the abdomin. Now, my understanding is that the calcifications are calcium deposits caused by lack of vascularity. But, all else "looked good and was normal". So, in your experience, is there anything to fear? EVERYTHING I have read on line indicates 50% mortality, and lots of other strange things. But, the OB said the calcification would only be a concern if other abnormailities were present. He also stated that he is not concerned with it...seen worse. So, why did he schedule a visit to the perientologist? This is our first child, my wife is adopted with no family history. Should I be worried and what is the possible problem(s)?

 

[DebbieH]

There are some pregnancy experts/specialists that post in the "Pregnancy Forum". Maybe you could copy and paste this to that forum? In the meantime, Good Luck and keep us posted. Will be thinking of you and the lil' one.
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[DebbieH]

Link!

Here is the link for all the forums. Just scroll down to the "FitMoms Pregnancy & Postpartum" Forum and click on it.

http://69.0.137.118/dc/dcboard.php?az=show_topics&forum=1
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[briee]

RE: Link!

I'm sorry to cut in on this thread, but just had to. First of all I second asking this question in the Pregnancy forum, Sheila may have some advice. I personally have not had any experience with this, but I'm sure others may know.

My question is regarding your login....mastiffmommy. So are you an old english mastiff lover???? We are big time!! We have two litters due next week (amazing as these were AI breedings and we didn't expect anything). Email me off the board if you'd like....couldn't help but ask. . Many prayers for a healthy pregnancy and delivery.

Briee

 

[mastiffmommy]

Thanks for the direction, guys! After working a 13 hour shift last night, I was a little sleepy while trying to post. We are just really concerned. We feel a bit "left out" on the information and would like some answers. We have an appointment with the preientologist(sp?) for today and hope to learn more. There is absolutely no record of any type of birth defects in my lines, but I understand the possibility of a recessive trait. My wife is adopted and has absoltely no medical history beyond herself.
I suppose a great deal of our concern derives from late pregnancy. I waited until later (not late, just midlife) in life to start a family. We wanted stable careers, and all of the related prior to starting a family. Now, we face problems and our window of time is getting smaller.
"Yes" Briee, we own an English Mastiff. Show in conformation and will begin training for weight pulls soon. Do you visit any of the Mastiff web forums? I'm pretty active on most.

 

[briee]

I emailed you off the board!! Hope it reaches you.

Briee