I just got news today that my baby only has two veins going running through the cord, and that she should have three. The doctor stated to watch the kidneys of the baby after she is born. How will this effect her? ↓
I also had a two vessel cord and my son was born with one kidney. We have had to go through a few tests to make sure everything was fine. So far--at 9 months he is doing great. Good luck! ↑
My son had a single umbilical artery also and he is perfect! The chances of any severe defects are rare. The condition is more common than you'd think. Don't worry! ↑
My daughter who is 10 mos old now was a 2 vessel cord pregnacy. We were told there was little risk of major problems. She has a moderate/severe hearing loss in both ears. She had 2 holes in her heart but one is gone and the other is closing. She has an enlarged ventricle in her brain which leaves excess fluid in there and as of yet has not resolved itself. We are scheduled for another MRI to see what is going on. She came down with menningitus when she was 3 mos old and has had numerous infections since. My problem is getting answers to all of my questions. We have researched this condition and have found very few answers. I'm not saying our case is the norm, it is not. Most 2 vessel pregnancies see a child who is healthy and happy, but don't be lulled into a false sense of security. Be prepared to deal with whatever comes your way. Above all, enjoy your baby when he/she arrives and be happy that you have him/her. We believe that you are never given more than you can handle. I have learned a lot about myself this past year and I wouldn't trade my daughter for anything. Not even a "normal" healthy baby. ↑
i read i a book american baby i do think that they have cord covers do you know where i can buy one before the birth of my baby? their called cord buddies i think colorful just fits over the baby's umbilicord until it falls off ↑
I too have been informed that I have a 2 vessel cord pregnancy. I've been told many different things and have been looking for real answers myself. So far I've heard that 1% of pregnancies have 2 vessel cords, 10% of these have complications with birth defects, 10% have problems with the babies growth. I was told that procedures with these pregnancies change every year, they used to make you see a specialist and then found that most babies were born healthy so there wasn't a need for it. My Dr has me get an ultrasound every month to check the babies growth and to check for birth defects with the heart, the nose and upper lip and so on. Hopefully this answers some questions for you. I myself would like to find out a little more. Like what causes it, is it genetic, if the baby is born fine is there still chance of complications later in life, does it affect their learning skills, motor skills, etc. ↑
I am almost eight months preganant, and I was just told two months ago that I have a two vessel cord, but so far the ultrasound results were fine, and this month I had another ultrasound and the results were that my baby-girl has her bowls with bright color and this may be a risk of down syndrome, there are 3 chances in ten. My doctor said I could have the amniosenthesis test, but I think it's to late to have since I have about less then 8 weeks left. I have no other choice then pray so everything can be fine. ↑
We also had this same situation with our second child. We were nervous at first, but all was well. He is now 8 months old an a healty, happy kid. We just kept an eye on his weight during pregnancy.
Don't worry... ↑
I am 19 weeks and have two vessel cord with my baby. It has to be genetic because my sister had a baby two months ago and had a 2 vessel cord too. Her baby is perfectly healthy. My 1st ultrasound said everything was normal, they saw two kidneys and the heart was forming correctly. They also told me the baby did not have cleft palette. Which I guess is a risk with the two cord. I am still worried, as I guess is normal. I just hope and pray that I am doing everything I can to help this baby grow normally. ↑
I pray for ypu and your baby. I was told today that my baby has a two cord vessel also. I'm scared for my baby.I'll continue to pray everythings o.k. ↑
Today the doctor called me and said they think they see a cyst on the umbilical cord and want to do a follow up ultra sound at 18weeks. I am only 8weeks and 5days now and have one scheduled at 16 weeks, why would they wait? I do't understand what it could mean. ↑
I am 21 weeks along and they told me 3 weeks ago that my baby has a two vessel cord. they have done several ultrasounds. 3 hours worth. they did an echo ultrasound of her heart to make sure things are coming along. her heart chambers are developing normally, but because o fher position they could not see the aorta. I have been so worried! i go back in tomorrow for her heart follow up. they have said everything else looks normal, but that she is just a little small for her age and that they will do follow up ultrasounds every 4-6 weeks until delivery to monitor growth. This is my first preghnancy and I am just yhoping things go ok. ↑
I was just told my Dr. that I only have two vessels umbilical cord connecting to the baby. I'm completely at a lost for words - ( did I do sometime wrong for this to happen) I've done some research and it all scare's me half to death. What are the risk ? Will I have a health baby? Can anyone help ease the pain of this news. It would be really helpful at this point in time - I'm thinking of terminating my preganancy - at 21weeks. please answer honestly - Thank you! ↑
I was told today 5/25/05 that my baby only has a two chambers also. That they would do an ultrasound every month until the baby is born. I just went through 2 years of hell with my 5 year old having cancer, the doctor informs me that this has nothing to due with what is going on with my pregnancy. My daughter only has 1 kidney due to the tumor that killed her kidney she is in remission and doing fine. So I believe this baby will be ok. Think positive and just pray. Power of prayer really helps, believe me it does it help for my 5 year old. It will help for this one and all of your babies as well. ↑
just a question...did your babys cord get clamped immediately upon birth, or before the cord stopped pulsating? this has been a known cause for holes in the heart and many other problems. you should do some research. look up cord clamping. you are entitled to compensation if your child was clamped immediately...
good luck ↑
I have a 14 month old baby girl (my 5th child) I had no idea she had a two vessel cord until she was born. I'm kinda glad I didn't know about it until she was born because I would have woried about it the whole pregnancy. As it was at 28 weeks I had a pretty big placenta tear and had to be on partial bedrest. I had 3 ultrasounds one 3D and nobody caught the two vessel cord thing so I really believe that the Lord was protecting me from worrying. So thankfully before her birth I didn't have a chance to look on the internet and find out all the stuff associated with the cord thing. But she was perfectly healthy in every way. The best advise to give anyone worrying about the health of their child is to pray everyday for your baby. And put it in the Lord's hands. When I started bleeding with the placenta tear I went home and prayed to God that he would heal it. I had picked out a name for a girl Lillian Olyvia (at that time they couldn't tell what I was having) but while I was praying I felt the Lord say "it's a girl and her name is Evangeline Faith" I went back 2 weeks later & they said its a girl and we cant tell you ever had a placenta tear. Evangeline means "good news" by the way. Praise God!!! ↑
I just did the last post and i have to correct something the placenta tear was at 18 weeks not 28 (typo). And I did name her Evangeline. She truly is our Little"good news baby".And I'm not going to let that experience scare me out of having more. Children truly are a blessing of the Lord. I'll say a prayer for your little ones.
I found out at 20 weeks that my baby has a 2 vessel cord and choroid plexis cysts on the brain. The doctor tells me that the cysts are common and should go away but I have been worrying ever since. Everything else looks fine but you never know until the baby is born. I have 14 weeks left of my pregnancy and I just hope everything is going to be okay. Good luck everybody! ↑
I just found out a few days back that one of my twin babies has a 2 vessel cord and 2 small choroid Plexus Cysts. I am about 18 weeks along and I have been very concerned. The ultrasound showed that everything else looked normal, as far as kidneys, heart... but they are still sending me to get a fetal echo of the heart. ↑
I found out at 18 weeks that my baby girl and I share a two vessel cord. They said everything at the time looked good and they wanted to follow up and make sure she was growing on track. Another ultrasound at 24 weeks showed everything was good and she was still growing on track for her age. I just had my 3rd ultrasound (29 weeks) and this time she is smaller than what she should be. Has anyone had this happen? And what have the end results been if the baby is born small? God Bless Everyone. ↑
I had my 18 week ultra sound last week and met with my doctor 2 days ago...I too was told my baby only has one artery and one vein. Since my baby was not cooperating during the ultrasound, they could not see his heart very well. My docotor said everything else looked fine and has scheduled me for another ultrasound on August 4. It is nice to know this is not as uncommon as I was lead to believe. ↑
I am 23w3d pregnant. I had a 2nd ultrasound today because at my last ultrasound at 19w4d they couldn't get a good look at the umbilical cord.
So today they check again and the doc says it looks like I have a 2 vessel cord. She assured me it probably means nothing but they are sending me to the hospital for a level 2 ultrasound to get a better look. At my last ultrasound I remember we saw the heart and it looked good. We were able to see all 4 chambers. I am pretty sure the doc saw the kidneys as well. So I hope everything is OK. At least I pray that it is. I am supposed to hear back today to see what time my appointment at the hospital is at. I can't wait to go and get some reassurance. ↑
I was told on 7/27/05 that I too have SUA. I am finding that there is alot of info out there about this. I am a paramedic and having a medical backround makes it harder with no information out there. This is my 2nd baby (my first one was healthy) so I am at a loss. Anyone out there that can help me become more informed. I am 28 weeks with what they say is normal development of all organs after a level 2 ultrasound. ↑
i am at 19 weeks and just found out last week that i, too have a 2 vessel cord. it is frightening. the dr. said everything else looks fine. i have heard many good outcomes, but i can't help but worry. my next ultrasound is in 4 weeks. is there a way to tell this early if a hearing loss or problems in the brain will exist??? ↑
I am 22w6d and just had my level 2 ultrasound. we have tried for 2 years to get pregnant. I am 33 and knew there were risks. We know that our son has a chance of having down's syndrom, hearing loss, and/ or brain abnormalities. It doesn't matter to me. After losing a child to a misscarriage, I know that my child will be perfect for me. I pray for all of those mothers who think that because their child is different, they are not perfect. God doesn't give us what we can't handle. Bless you all. ↑
