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Hi doctor, My wife is pregnant of 7 weeks After scanning she got the problem like" Umbilical arteries is only 1" It is supposed to be 2 it seems Can you please tell me What actually it means? What problems can be there? What's the solution for it? Thanking you.
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Single umbilical artery in simple term means your baby is being supplied nutrition by 1 then 2 arteries. So long run in pregnancy needs better anc checkups n frequent monitoring. Changes of growth being on lesser than expected can happen. Renal anomalies tend to be associated so need good usg screening in level 2 scan at 18-20 weeks is advisable by a fetal medicine expert. Keep nutrition well n many with good and care progresses without problems.
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It is a common variation from the normal 2 arteries, but is of no significance. Your wife can proceed with her pregnancy safely.
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