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20 week anomaly scan

Hi everyone,

I'm just looking for some experience really, I had my 20 week anomaly scan today and they could only find one kidney for my baby boy, they said his other kidney looks great and will more than likely compensate for both, and they were happy to see his bladder working, obviously because its my baby I just automatically worry.

The sonographer and consultant said it can be very normal and alot of people are born with only one kidney.

I'm being referred to a different hospital to the fetal medicine unit for further testing, but i was just wondering if anyone has had a previous baby with this and everything has been ok?

Thanks 
Xx

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  • Hi, 
    I haven't had the same anomaly found but when we had ours they told us that our boy has a problem with his heart. 
    I can't help on the kidney issue but just wanted to say I know how crushing it is to hear that there is something that isn't 'perfect', and it is a really shock. But hopefully someone who has had the same issue can reassure you soon x
  • Thank you for replying, I know they say it can be perfectly fine with only one, but obviously I think of the worst and think what if its not fine!
    I'm sorry to hear about your boy, how is he doing? Do you mind me asking wjats wrong with him x
  • It is so easy to think the worst, I think as the one who is carrying them it is only natural. And the what ifs, goodness me I have had some sleepless nights, but hopefully all will be well with them both. When do you go for more testing? I think it's a really good sign that his bladder is working fine :)
    With mine they said that his aorta is not where is normally should be :/ luckily we saw a heart specialist the following day and I was a bit more reassured that they will now wait until he is born to do a scan about 5 weeks old to see if they'll do surgery. They mentioned a link to chromosome abnormality but I didn't want them to test for that. What will be will be x
  • My hospital sent the referral over yesterday and said i should get a call in the next few days.
    Its definitely only natural to worry as like you said you just want everything to be perfect with them, no matter how much reassurance you get.
    When are you due your baby? I hope everything goes ok for you lot ❤ 
  • That's good then  the waiting around isn't fun is it 😖 fingers crossed you get in soon and everything is ok...keep us updated x

    My due date is Sept 17th, can't believe I am 30 weeks tomorrow!! Thank you x
  • Had a phone call this morning, im being seen at fetal medicine on Monday, so quite a quick turn around.

    Aw wow thats amazing, not long to go at all! Good luck with everything, and please to keep me updated too xx
  • Oh so pleased you don't have long to wait. I must admit I had a massive panic and sleepless night when we got a call after the scan and they asked us to go the next day 😖 but was fine. 
    Sending 💖 and the very best wishes xx
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