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Suggest Treatment For Delayed Fetal Development

Posted on Wed, 9 Mar 2016

Question: Today, I had my first ultrasound scan and according to the scan i am 6 weeks 4 days pregnant which I thought i was 7 weeks 4 days. I am not really sure what does faint fetal pole means? I have researched online and mostly its no fetal pole or no yolk sac but no faint fetal pole. My Doctor says that its late conception and I should wait for 15 days for next ultrasound. Is this normal at 6 weeks having faint fetal pole?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Abdominal or transvaginal ultrasound

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Sometimes, it is a delayed conception , therefore the fetal pole and cardiac activity appears a bit delayed.
Whether you had a abdominal or vaginal ultrasound?
Please get back to me with the information so that I can guide you further.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (1 hour later)

Abdominal

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Transvaginal ultrasound should be done

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Sometimes, due to abdominal fat, the resolution of ultrasound is not good.
In such situations, one should get a transvaginal ultrasound done to confirm the fetal pole and cardiac activity.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (22 minutes later)

Ya, i am little overweight! So with late conception are there any issues or problems with the pregnancy? I am due for an ultrasound in week 8 (Feb 2). As said on my report it said that I have faint fetal pole that means its still developing and it should be visible by week 8??

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Do not worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
There is no problem in pregnancy with delayed conception.
Yes, it is highly likely that the fetal pole will be clearly visible in next2 weeks.
I suggest you not to worry, and start taking folic acid tablet daily as taking it in early pregnancy reduces the risk of congenital anomalies in the fetus.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
You can get back to me for further queries by asking a direct question to me on the health care magic portal.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Maternal and fetal medicine specialist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (40 hours later)

Hi, thank you for all the answers. I have another question regarding constipation during pregnancy. Is dulcolax or sodium picosulfate safe during pregnancy ? What are others options?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Plenty of fluids and fibre rich diet

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Constipation is common in pregnancy.
Dulcolax and sodium picosulfate are not recommended during pregnancy.
You should have fibre rich diet, drink plenty of fluids and can take isaphgula husk if the constipation is not relieved by previous measures.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
You can get back to me anytime for further queries by asking a direct question to me on the health care magic portal.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (39 minutes later)

Are there any laxatives which are safe during pregnancy? I have tried taking Isapgol but it doesnot help me much. My constipation problem is before my pregnancy so it is giving me more problems now. Please recommend!

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Fibrelact

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, you can take Fiberlact powder 2 tablespoons in one glass water at night.
Hope this helps.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (2 hours later)

Thank you so much..:)

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Happy to help

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I am happy to have helped you.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar