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Single Umbilical Artery

Single umbilical artery is a condition in which one artery in the umbilical cord is missing. It occurs in only 1% of pregnancies. There is a healthy pregnancy and delivery in many cases with a single umbilical artery. However, in some cases, babies with a single umbilical artery can have complications such as heart and spinal defects.

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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 »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

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 »

My anomaly scan revealed only a single umbilical artery in the newborn. Kindly suggest the consequences.

Query: Hello, doctor. The only abnormality in my anomaly scan was a newborn with a single umbilical artery. Could you please assist me in addressing my questions here? Do babies born with a single umbilical artery develop normally? Will there be any problems with the baby's health in the future? Kindly he...  Read Full »


Dr. Khushbu

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. A single umbilical artery may be isolated without being connected with additional disorders, and around 70-80% of kids with a single umbilical artery will have a healthy life in the future. It has been linked to intra...  Read Full »

Why does My fetus have a single umbilical artery in the ultrasound report?

Query: Hi doctor, A single umbilical artery is observed in 22nd week L2 pregnancy ultrasound. All other parameters are fine in relation to the growth of the fetus. I want to know how to deal with this. Can we go for amniocentesis or chromosome study? I also have a low-lying placenta with 5.9 inches distanc...  Read Full »


Dr. Deepti Verma

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your question and understand the concerns. A single umbilical artery can be associated with chromosomal anomalies, structural anomalies, or can be unassociated with any other anomaly. Since the previous child also had anterior abdominal wall defect...  Read Full »

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