2006-12-21 05:08:19 · 5 answers · asked by Misses P 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
My OB/GYN tells me not to worry, but, I am worried and want to know more...
2006-12-21 05:19:30 · update #1
The normal umbilical cord has 3 vessels (not veins), though many children do have only 2. A two-vessel cord is associated with (not causative) an increased likelihood of other congenital anomalies, particularly of the kidneys, though many such children will be completely normal.
For more specific statistics, see the March of Dimes data, below:
2006-12-21 05:23:25 · answer #1 · answered by jchaddavis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possibly. Ask your ob/gyn immediately! Jeez.
2006-12-21 13:17:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having only two can lead to intrauterine growth restriction, or kidney problems.
"Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is a common diagnosis in obstetrics and carries an increased risk of perinatal mortality and morbidity"
2006-12-21 13:18:51 · answer #3 · answered by Prakash V 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know. Ask your Ob/Gyn and see what they say.
2006-12-21 13:09:43 · answer #4 · answered by Faith 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know. This is a question for your baby doctor.
2006-12-21 13:10:22 · answer #5 · answered by IMHO 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋