Re: [ozmidwifery] two vessel cords

[G Lemay]

What I was told by a pathologist that I consulted for a 2 vessel cord (many years ago so new research may trump this but it made sense to me)  is that 1. renal problems are the first thought but they would result in the baby being small for dates  2. if the baby is a normal size and urinary function is normal, it probably means that the 2 arteries are there but appear as one and have fused.  Gloria Joy Cocks wrote: Yes, that's right.  My newest grandson (now 4 weeks old) had only 2 vessels and the ob/ultrasonographer said that the association with renal anomolies has now been disproven. Joy   Joy Cocks RN (Div 1) RM CBE IBCLC BRIGHT Vic 3741 email:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- Original Message ----- From: brendamanning To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, October 14, 2005 17:15 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] two vessel cords Actually recent research has discounted the association with renal agenesis & other genetic anomalies that we all used to think of as a possibility with 2 vessel cords. I read it on the Ox mid site recently (I think).   Kind Regards Brenda Manning www.themidwife.com.au ----- Original Message ----- From: cath nolan To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, October 14, 2005 4:37 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] two vessel cords this can be an indicator of renal anomalies in a small percentage of babies . It is worth a scan i believe. I have worked in a neonatal unit and do remember the babies affected. This must always be balanced with the fact that there are plenty of babies that have no problems apparrent.   Cath   - Original Message ----- From: Kylie Carberry To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Friday, October 14, 2005 2:19 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] two vessel cords Hi everyone, I have a pregnant friend with a two vessel cord and wondered if anyone had some info on what this may mean.  I had it myself and was told the baby would need a renal scan at one week old to check for renal anomolies.  Indeed, she does have urinary reflux, but I know that a two vessel cord does not necessarily mean renal problems.  I know that this was brought up a little while back but I have lost track of the info Kind regards   Kylie Carberry Freelance Journalist p: +61242970115 m: +612418220638 f: +61242970747 -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to subscribe or unsubscribe.