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Re: 2 Vessel Umbilical Cord From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net) Wed, 2 May 2001 14:24:18 -0500 (CDT) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: Cristina: "Rasberry Leaf Tea" Previous message: William McIntosh, MD: "Re: Small Uterus and Pregnancy" In reply to: Niko: "2 Vessel Umbilical Cord" At Tue, 1 May 2001, Niko wrote: > >I am currently 20weeks pregnant and found out that the ultrasound >revealed the baby had a 2 vessel umbilical cord. No matter how many >questions I asked, I was told not to worry and that the baby's >developement was fine and they scheduled me for a echograph (?) >ultrasound of the babys heart at 22 weeks. (Also, all my blood tests >came back find. no amnio done though.) > >Could someone please give me some answers? How concerned should I be? >I'm in need of information. Please help! > >Thanks-Niko Concern is hard to direct and quantify. 2-vessel cords are associated with a 25-30% risk of some other birth defect. However, your U/S showed no evidence of such a defect, so it would appear likley that you are in the 70-75% whose babies are fine. Good luck. -- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional. Next message: Cristina: "Rasberry Leaf Tea" Previous message: William McIntosh, MD: "Re: Small Uterus and Pregnancy" In reply to: Niko: "2 Vessel Umbilical Cord"

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