Fetal echocardiography is a diagnostic procedure used to determine the health of the fetal heart with the help of sound waves. This procedure is usually done during the second trimester of the pregnancy. There are two types they are abdominal echocardiography and transvaginal echocardiography.
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Could two vessels in the umbilical cord be concerning?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 33-year-old lady and five months pregnant. In my ultrasound report, it says the baby has two vessels in the umbilical cord. Rest of the reports are normal. The doctor suggested me that everything is fine. But, I am worried regarding the complications due to two vessels. Should I... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The umbilical cord should have three vessels. Either the doctor missed one vessel or the baby has only two vessels. So, have a confirmatory scan from a center where a high-risk obstetrics specialist is available. A scan by a senior or very experienced sonologist will ... Read Full »