Two vessel umbilical cord

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A normal umbilical cord has two arteries and one vein. The two vessel umbilical cord has one artery and one vein. This is typically diagnosed in the second trimester by ultrasound. With a two vessel umbilical cord, we often see an increased risk for liver, kidney, gastrointestinal abnormalities of the fetus. It is important to make certain that none of these structural abnormalities are seen. Also, there is an increased risk for chromosomal abnormalities. If the diagnosis is made, potential fetal complications are related to preterm labor, intrauterine growth retardation and any other problem related to a structural chromosomal abnormality related to the fetus.

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Sherry Ross, MD

Obstetrician & Gynecologist

Sherry A. Ross, MD, received her OB/GYN training at the University of Southern California School of Medicine and she was honored with two teaching awards as a senior medical resident. She was a medical consultant on the books Expecting Fitness and Two at a Time. She also has appeared on MTV, consulted for Fit Pregnancy, People, In Touch, and Shape Magazine. She has been in private practice in Santa Monica, California for the past 20 years. In addition to her medical practice, Dr. Ross was the President of the Upper and Middle Division of Brentwood School and has been on the board of Planned Parenthood, Los Angeles, for three years. She is married and has three children.

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