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Q: Hydrops Fetalis ?

asked by: amgalleg on October 23rd, 2008

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Hello everyone!

I am new at this but I am in desperate need of some help! I am currently 17 weeks pregnant and have been diagnosed with hydrops fetalis. They say that their is fluid present around the lungs, stomach, and kidneys. The heart also shows signs of low blood circulation on the left side. They told me they are 100 percent sure this baby will not make it past 21 weeks. I have read a few posts on this topic and people seem to reach 31 weeks....Were these symptoms found early in pregnancy or was this a suprise? I would like to know if anyone has gone through this.....and what the outcome was

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kfkohio

replied on October 27th, 2008

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I am so sorry to hear of your diagnosis. I have not experienced this so I'm sorry I can't share my personal outcome. Hopefully someone else will post who can share. I did find a good source of info on hydrops fetalis on the web. Maybe it will be helpful to you: hydrops fetalis

I wish you the best.

Sgentes

replied on July 28th, 2009

New User

hey i just wrote my whole story on some 1 elses profile so go take a look and tell me what happened to your baby! thanks

NJ75

replied on September 11th, 2009

New User

I dont know if I can help out but my baby Gabriel has hydrop as i am writing this from the Hospital. There is hope for everyone, please contact CHOP (Childrens Hospital if Philadelphia) in Philadelphia PA, they place shunts in my baby boy while still in the womb and now he is on a ventolator. Doctors say it will take a while but he will be fine at the end. This is the best hospital in the country for children and i think the world as well. Please look up CHOP for Hydrops issues or any issues with your children, they do it all here miracles...

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