I just had my first ultrasound at 20 weeks and everything looked fine, other than they noted that there was a 2 vessel rather than a 3 vessel umbilical cord. The radiologist stated that I would need to have an echocardiogram in the next 2 weeks because there is a weak association between kidney and heart problems and this structure. Has anyone had any experience with this? What were the outcomes? Thanks!
T.
i only have one frend who had this pregnancy glitch, but her daughter was born full term and totally perfect. i think you have every reason to assume all will be fine. good luck! :-)
Hi T.,
Well, my ultrasond never picked up the fact that my daughter only had a two cord vessel cord. She went to 30 weeks and had to have emergency c-section, but this was only because I was having other problems. She does have a hole in her atrial wall, but this could be due to the fact that she was born so early. But, I will tell you, try not to worry. Early detection is important and my daughter is now a very healthy three year old! Very active despite the hole. But you should take things easy and just keep monitored for any changes. I know of others who have had this situation and they have had a very healthy and safe pregnancy. Good luck!! and many blessing on your expected pregnancy.
Hi T.,
I had a two vessel umbilical cord also. My son has a minor kidney condition and they did tell me that there was a correlation. I went for non stress tests at the hospital after 32 weeks of pregnancy once a week. I carried to term and had a c section. All was fine. They did suggest that I eat more in my third trimester.
I had this diagnosed at my first ultrasound, was very scary for us, also had echocardiogram and other follow-up ultrasounds. Otherwise the pregnancy and delivery were uncomplicated and she was full-term. Thankfully our baby is healthy, with no heart or organ problems thus far. I wish the same for you, and less stress and worry.
