the mid-wife said that when my baby was born, one of the three veins/arteries was missing from the umbilical cord, has any one heard of this before? will this affect my baby's health?
2007-02-25 09:46:31 · 6 answers · asked by bluecow 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
In a normal cord there are two small arteries and one larger vein. The vein actually carries oxygenated blood and the veins de-oxygenated, the only other vein that carries oxygenated blood is the pulmonary vein. When there is a vessel missing in a cord (usually an artery) it sometimes has implications for the babys renal system. I would hope that a follow up appointment has been made with an ultrasound scan possibly as well.
2007-02-25 20:02:50 · answer #1 · answered by dave s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to www.ask.com and enter the question "Umbilical cord problems" and it will give you links. I know that there could be some complications, but not sure what they are.
2007-02-25 17:55:48 · answer #2 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry I have never heard of this before. I would have thought the midwife would have been more specific and explained things to you. Still saying that, if it was something to worry about I am sure someone would have spoken to you about it but still ask your doctor about it and ask for a full explanation.
2007-02-25 17:55:20 · answer #3 · answered by mistickle17 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Why do not you talk to inOB/GYN doctoer they will know more about that.I don't think so because if the baby was born healthy then you do not have to worry about it
2007-02-25 17:51:53 · answer #4 · answered by shakiraalejandra 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i have never heard of this before but im sure if there was any problems ur midwife would of told u
2007-02-25 19:40:20 · answer #5 · answered by michelle m 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
ask your doctor
2007-02-25 17:58:22 · answer #6 · answered by debbie 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋