Echogenic bowel on 2nd trimester sonogram

[marisalynn]

Hello everyone,
I had an 17 week sonogram done today, and everything was normal (we found out we are having a little girl!) except on the report, it mentioned Echogenic bowel. The doc said this is sometimes normal, but can be a marker for CF, Down's syndrome, or several other disorders. We had my husband tested for carrier status with the basic test, and it came out negative, although I know that there is always a chance. I am just getting so worried about this, and although I don't want to do an amnio unless the doctor absolutely wants to, I can't help just wanting to know one way or another!
So my question is, has anyone else had this show up on a sonogram? If so, what did you doc say about it, and what were the effects on the baby?
Thanks so much! I am so thankful to be able to come to an area where I can speak with people who know what I am going through!

Marisa 23w/CF 17weeks pregnant with 1st baby girl!

 

[marisalynn]

Hello everyone,
I had an 17 week sonogram done today, and everything was normal (we found out we are having a little girl!) except on the report, it mentioned Echogenic bowel. The doc said this is sometimes normal, but can be a marker for CF, Down's syndrome, or several other disorders. We had my husband tested for carrier status with the basic test, and it came out negative, although I know that there is always a chance. I am just getting so worried about this, and although I don't want to do an amnio unless the doctor absolutely wants to, I can't help just wanting to know one way or another!
So my question is, has anyone else had this show up on a sonogram? If so, what did you doc say about it, and what were the effects on the baby?
Thanks so much! I am so thankful to be able to come to an area where I can speak with people who know what I am going through!

Marisa 23w/CF 17weeks pregnant with 1st baby girl!

 

[marisalynn]

Hello everyone,
I had an 17 week sonogram done today, and everything was normal (we found out we are having a little girl!) except on the report, it mentioned Echogenic bowel. The doc said this is sometimes normal, but can be a marker for CF, Down's syndrome, or several other disorders. We had my husband tested for carrier status with the basic test, and it came out negative, although I know that there is always a chance. I am just getting so worried about this, and although I don't want to do an amnio unless the doctor absolutely wants to, I can't help just wanting to know one way or another!
So my question is, has anyone else had this show up on a sonogram? If so, what did you doc say about it, and what were the effects on the baby?
Thanks so much! I am so thankful to be able to come to an area where I can speak with people who know what I am going through!

Marisa 23w/CF 17weeks pregnant with 1st baby girl!

 

[triples15]

Hi Marisa,

First off, congrats on the baby girl!!! So exciting!! Secondly, I'm so sorry, I'm sure you are totally stressing about the echogenic bowel. To be honest, I know nothing about it, however I just did a little googling out of curiosity. A couple different sites said that if it is detected before 20 weeks it's less of a concern. Seems like often times it will not show up on future sonograms. Sounds like maybe keeping an eye on it for a little while before trying to make a decision about an amnio might be the thing to do? I'm sorry I don't have any firsthand experience or knowledge to share! Hopefully someone will be more helpful! Take care Marisa!

 

[triples15]

Hi Marisa,

First off, congrats on the baby girl!!! So exciting!! Secondly, I'm so sorry, I'm sure you are totally stressing about the echogenic bowel. To be honest, I know nothing about it, however I just did a little googling out of curiosity. A couple different sites said that if it is detected before 20 weeks it's less of a concern. Seems like often times it will not show up on future sonograms. Sounds like maybe keeping an eye on it for a little while before trying to make a decision about an amnio might be the thing to do? I'm sorry I don't have any firsthand experience or knowledge to share! Hopefully someone will be more helpful! Take care Marisa!

 

[triples15]

Hi Marisa,
<br />
<br />First off, congrats on the baby girl!!! So exciting!! Secondly, I'm so sorry, I'm sure you are totally stressing about the echogenic bowel. To be honest, I know nothing about it, however I just did a little googling out of curiosity. A couple different sites said that if it is detected before 20 weeks it's less of a concern. Seems like often times it will not show up on future sonograms. Sounds like maybe keeping an eye on it for a little while before trying to make a decision about an amnio might be the thing to do? I'm sorry I don't have any firsthand experience or knowledge to share! Hopefully someone will be more helpful! Take care Marisa!

 

[LouLou]

I had a friend have echogenical bowel show up on ultrasound. She did her research about cf in case she had a child with it which she did not. It resolved or was not an issue.

I think it's important to have a high level of neonate care (ask Ratatosk about this) in case the baby needs surgery shortly after birth. E-bowel can be a marker that that the child has a blocked bowel and will not pass her miconium.

Personally I would decline an amnio as it comes with risk. Unless you consider aborting if the baby has cf then it has real use. Either way, you'll want to have the baby tested to assure no cf by doing GENE SEQUENCING after birth. You can call Ambry and get a kit that you can bring with you to the hospital. The nurse will put some cord blood in the package and your dh will need to run it to the UPS/FedEx drop box. If I could do it again, this is how I would do it. Instead I waited until 8 wks when I felt well enough to haul baby and I into the CF center for testing (they did sweat and genetic) then I got the news that two mutations were found conveniently on my 3rd day back to work. It was already an emotional time made that much more emotional.

 

[LouLou]

I had a friend have echogenical bowel show up on ultrasound. She did her research about cf in case she had a child with it which she did not. It resolved or was not an issue.

I think it's important to have a high level of neonate care (ask Ratatosk about this) in case the baby needs surgery shortly after birth. E-bowel can be a marker that that the child has a blocked bowel and will not pass her miconium.

Personally I would decline an amnio as it comes with risk. Unless you consider aborting if the baby has cf then it has real use. Either way, you'll want to have the baby tested to assure no cf by doing GENE SEQUENCING after birth. You can call Ambry and get a kit that you can bring with you to the hospital. The nurse will put some cord blood in the package and your dh will need to run it to the UPS/FedEx drop box. If I could do it again, this is how I would do it. Instead I waited until 8 wks when I felt well enough to haul baby and I into the CF center for testing (they did sweat and genetic) then I got the news that two mutations were found conveniently on my 3rd day back to work. It was already an emotional time made that much more emotional.

 

[LouLou]

I had a friend have echogenical bowel show up on ultrasound. She did her research about cf in case she had a child with it which she did not. It resolved or was not an issue.
<br />
<br />I think it's important to have a high level of neonate care (ask Ratatosk about this) in case the baby needs surgery shortly after birth. E-bowel can be a marker that that the child has a blocked bowel and will not pass her miconium.
<br />
<br />Personally I would decline an amnio as it comes with risk. Unless you consider aborting if the baby has cf then it has real use. Either way, you'll want to have the baby tested to assure no cf by doing GENE SEQUENCING after birth. You can call Ambry and get a kit that you can bring with you to the hospital. The nurse will put some cord blood in the package and your dh will need to run it to the UPS/FedEx drop box. If I could do it again, this is how I would do it. Instead I waited until 8 wks when I felt well enough to haul baby and I into the CF center for testing (they did sweat and genetic) then I got the news that two mutations were found conveniently on my 3rd day back to work. It was already an emotional time made that much more emotional.