PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for July, 2001: Re: Marginal Insertion of cord and high HCG

Re: Marginal Insertion of cord and high HCG

From: jwang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 30 Jul 2001 20:20:47 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 30 Jul 2001, Adria wrote: >
>I have been told that i have a marginal insertion of the cord. Also,
>during the triple screen they found that my level of HCG was 5 times the
>median. They attributed this to either a large subchorionic hemmorhage
>I had earlier or the marginal insertion. Of course, Downs is not ruled
>out but I have opted not to have an amnio. Alsol, this baby was
>conceived with IVF.
>
>My question is what are the risks/implications of these two things: the
>marginal insertion and the high hcg besides chromosomal problems. How
>much at risk am i for premature labor or low birthweight?

Not from the marginal insertion. the elevated HCG may be associated with premature or low birth weight, but I am not aware of specific liturature on this.

Do the >majority of women with these factor or factors deliver early or have low
>birthweight?

No.

And what is termed low birthweight?

Less than 10% for weight at a given age of birth. >

>Any insight into this would be helpful since I have not been able to
>find any research on this, especially the marginal insertion of the
>cord.
>
>Thanks,
>Adria
>20 weeks

-- J Wang, M.D Assitant Clinical Prof. Tufts University School of Medicine

statements are informational only and should not constitute a medical plan or treatment recommendation.

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