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Re: Vasa Previa

From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Sun, 18 Jul 1999 20:39:53 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sun, 18 Jul 1999, Ann wrote: >
>I am trying to concieve and am concerned about Vasa Previa. I want to
>know what it is and if it is hereditary. My mother had Vasa Previa with
>her second child in 1972, both fortunately are fine and she went on to
>have four more children without any problems.

Ann Vasa Previa is a very rare and not hereditary condition. It is an abnormality of placentation where the umbilical cord vessels begin to separate in the membranes well before the cord inserts into the placenta. This leads to very vulnerable vessels which can rupture when the membranes rupture. It is a catastrophic condition that often catches the MD and labor and delivery staff off guard as it is very rare. Hope this helps and Good Luck.

-- William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG Editorial Advisory Board-Pregnancy/Birth Section Private Practice New Orleans, La.

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