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Re: Question about umbilical cord and placenta

From: Mary (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 23 Dec 1998 13:57:56 -0600

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>Can anyone tell me what the "grade" of a placenta measures and means? On
>my ultrasound report they said placenta is noted to be grade 1. Can
>anyone explane this? Also is a tri vessel umbilical cord normal? Thanks
>for your help. Happy holidays!

Hi Brenda,

I am not a medical profesional but I can help you out with the third question.

Yes, a three vessel cord is normal - "one large vein and two smaller arteries" (Obstetric Nursing textbook)

Congratulations on your pregnancy and Happy Holidays to you and your family!

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Mary Shoup
Pregnancy & Birth Coordinator
mary.shoup@obgyn.net

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