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two vessel cord

So I am 21 wks and had my us a few days ago...first of all, its a girl! Yay! But they told me the cord only has 2 vessels and its supposed to have 3...anyone else have this? They told me not to worry, baby would b fine but ill have to have a consultation w a high risk Dr and get an us every month...
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3208100 tn?1346945010
our son had this also nothing was wrong my doc said as long as baby continues to gain wait there wasn't a problem we had a normal labor and delivary
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My daughter only had 2 vessels as well, but she came out okay,no problems at all shes 19 months old right now. I was told that its more common thing back then. but you really dont have to worry about it.
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365429 tn?1390253309
my six yr old had this, dr told me dont worry, i did but he was born at 40 weeks to the day, no problems at all..... hes healthy and perfect!   all the best,
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Thanks guys :)
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4194487 tn?1370046144
I was born with only 2 vessels and not three and ive grown up fine .. Well had bad asthma as a child and i have spina bifida occulta, not sure if they are connected but im still well and kickin'
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I have heard of this but never experienced it.,good luck hopefully someone can help.
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Bump.  Havnt had this problem, but good luck to you! I'm sure everything will be fine
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