Should I worry about single umbilical artery?

Your baby is likely to be fine. Having only one artery, called a single umbilical artery (SUA), shouldn’t affect his health. Usually, an umbilical cord has two arteries, along with a single vein. The vein carries oxygen and nutrients to your baby, and the arteries remove waste products.

What percentage of newborns with a single umbilical artery has renal abnormalities?

Paediatric complications associated with single umbilical artery include: An isolated SUA is associated with renal malformations in 7-9 per cent of infants.

How common is SUA?

The absence of one of the arteries is called single umbilical artery (SUA). It is one of the most common sonographic findings during pregnancy with an incidence range that goes from 0.5 to 6 percent in single pregnancies [1–3]. This incidence increases three or four times in twins pregnancies [4, 5].

Why are there two vessels in the umbilical cord?

In some cases, complications arise due to a change in the number of blood vessels in the cord. One such abnormality is a two-vessel cord. What Is A Two-Vessel Cord? In a two-vessel cord, there is one vein and just one artery instead of two. It is also called single umbilical artery or SUA.

Can a baby have a two vessel cord?

A mother should remember that the complications of a two-vessel umbilical cord are rare. And if present, it may not affect the baby. A mother should always discuss her fears and concerns with her doctor and make an informed decision. Some more tests are required if the doctor has diagnosed the baby with a two-vessel cord.

Are there any abnormalities in the umbilical cord?

Several umbilical cord abnormalities exist, including an umbilical cord that’s too short or long. Another is a two-vessel cord or SUA. This cord type has a single artery and vein instead of two arteries and a vein.

What are the implications of two vessel cord?

Prenatal diagnosis of the two-vessel cord: implications for patient counselling and obstetric management The study was designed to investigate the implications of the sonographic diagnosis of the two-vessel umbilical cord for patient counselling and pregnancy management.