https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:21:29 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-dx-with-single-umbilical-artery-experiences#post-2507841 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 07:04:37 +0000 Smurfette 2507841@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>:heart: Hugs! I know it will be hard but try and not worry. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-dx-with-single-umbilical-artery-experiences#post-2507829 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 06:47:10 +0000 JoJoGirl 2507829@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you guys. My DH keeps reminding me that she's EXACTLY on track right now for both size and weight so there is 0 reason to be concerned. Right now. I'm trying to just take a one-day-at-a-time approach and not worry until I have real reason to. Emphasis on "trying". :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-dx-with-single-umbilical-artery-experiences#post-2507062 Fri, 25 Mar 2016 21:42:17 +0000 HLK208 2507062@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hugs! I'm so sorry you're worried. Hoping baby grows and arrives healthy!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-dx-with-single-umbilical-artery-experiences#post-2507061 Fri, 25 Mar 2016 21:32:38 +0000 auggiefrog 2507061@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My baby has a two vessel umbilical cord, which I think is similar. I also have had poor test results during my first trimester screening which could lead to a potential problem with the placenta.<br /> I have been seeing my family doctor the entire pregnancy but have also been under monitoring at my hospitals Maternal Fetal Concerns Clinic. I've been getting growth scans every 4 to 3 weeks, and will be starting another type of scan weekly for the last few weeks. But my baby has been measuring consistently at around the 50th percentile and everything is looking great. Because of the issues, I am being induced though at 40 weeks, if I don't go earlier. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-dx-with-single-umbilical-artery-experiences#post-2507008 Fri, 25 Mar 2016 19:29:22 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 2507008@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JoJoGirl: hey!</p> <p>We found this out at our 19 weeks scan. I wasn't with OBs yet (just family doc) and she didn't know much about it. Just called to tell me what I had and sent me for an echo on the baby. I STILL haven't seen an OB (I go on Tuesday). I just had a growth ultrasound and she's measuring 60th percentile. </p> <p>The ultrasound tech that did the growth US this week said she has seen a lot and whenever there's another issue its quite obvious. My scan looked good and so did the echo. I haven't even learned about the risks because I haven't seen an OB. So I have no idea what the plan is but I'm assuming growth scans every 4 weeks. I googled about the still birth risk but didn't find much. </p> <p>I'm sure everything will be ok! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-dx-with-single-umbilical-artery-experiences#post-2506949 Fri, 25 Mar 2016 17:26:56 +0000 yerpie110 2506949@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had sua with dd1. It meant frequent ultrasounds, two fetal echocardiograms, and a plan for an immediate nicu stay as some of her fetal echo measurements came back borderline towards the end of my pregnancy (they wanted her in the nicu until she could be evaluated by a pediatric cardiologist, which could have taken up to 24 hours post birth). She was born 7lbs, 10oz and everything was perfect. She stayed just about 24 hours in the nicu and was discharged once the cardiologist gave the ok. Dd1 is a happy, healthy, thriving 3yo today! Wishing you the very best!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-dx-with-single-umbilical-artery-experiences#post-2506947 Fri, 25 Mar 2016 17:22:52 +0000 winniebee 2506947@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My friends baby had this and all was totally fine and he was normal birth weight. She had frequent ultrasounds to check on him. :heart: :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-dx-with-single-umbilical-artery-experiences#post-2506929 Fri, 25 Mar 2016 16:42:05 +0000 Canoli 2506929@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I believe my friends son had this and she too had extra monitoring. He is a happy, healthy 2 year old. It was very nerve wracking for her but everything turned out fine. Sorry you have this added stress! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-dx-with-single-umbilical-artery-experiences#post-2506879 Fri, 25 Mar 2016 14:58:46 +0000 JoJoGirl 2506879@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks, all. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-dx-with-single-umbilical-artery-experiences#post-2506877 Fri, 25 Mar 2016 14:57:41 +0000 ChiCalGoBee 2506877@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My son had SUA in utero, too. He is now a healthy 16-month-old. He was born on 40+1 at 7 lbs, 12 ounces. We had a few extra ultrasounds but, really and truly, if everything else looks perfect, try not to worry. Trust your doc, and don't let yourself Google too much-it'll just worry you! Feel free to reach out if you want to talk specifics. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-dx-with-single-umbilical-artery-experiences#post-2506876 Fri, 25 Mar 2016 14:57:19 +0000 Maysprout 2506876@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My 2nd had this. She's healthy and was a lb more than my first. </p> <p>SUA is seen in association with a lot of different birth defects but when it's found in isolation its usually not by itself any indication of problems. I had a fetal echocardiogram to look at baby's heart and kidneys and different drs gave all sorts of scary statistics. But after a few growth ultrasounds all the drs seemed to say it's fine. </p> <p>Best wishes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-dx-with-single-umbilical-artery-experiences#post-2506868 Fri, 25 Mar 2016 14:44:04 +0000 JenGirl 2506868@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not personally, but I've had several patients with SUA. Most go on to have perfectly healthy kids. One child did have some health problems, but there was more than just the SUA visible on ultrasound. So I think that the fact that your ultrasound was otherwise normal is reassuring. Keep in mind that though there is an "increased risk" for those things, it's still more likely that things will be fine. Just something that makes them watch things a little more closely. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-dx-with-single-umbilical-artery-experiences#post-2506831 Fri, 25 Mar 2016 14:03:43 +0000 JoJoGirl 2506831@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: No, the plan of action is monitoring. Ill have u/s every 4 weeks until the end.</p> <p>@pregnantbee: Thank you!</p> <p>@avivoca: My older LO is also tall and thin so I wouldn't be surprised if this one is too. Just don't want to go under 6 lbs if possible! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-dx-with-single-umbilical-artery-experiences#post-2506815 Fri, 25 Mar 2016 13:56:28 +0000 avivoca 2506815@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JoJoGirl: To be fair, both of her kiddos were under 7 pounds. Both she and her husband are tall and thin, so her babies were tall and thin as well. Her son is on the smaller side now, but it's because of his severe food allergies limiting the things he can eat. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-dx-with-single-umbilical-artery-experiences#post-2506812 Fri, 25 Mar 2016 13:54:47 +0000 pregnantbee 2506812@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JoJoGirl: I'm glad everything generally looked good today, and I'm sorry that they scared you. I don't know anything about this, but it sounds like you're in good hands and that they have protocols in place to watch for baby. And you get to see the baby every 4w, so that's reassuring. Hugs, mama. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-dx-with-single-umbilical-artery-experiences#post-2506810 Fri, 25 Mar 2016 13:53:33 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2506810@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you have a follow up with your OB? I hope they give you a better plan of action </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-dx-with-single-umbilical-artery-experiences#post-2506802 Fri, 25 Mar 2016 13:47:56 +0000 JoJoGirl 2506802@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@avivoca: Thank you. My older LO was 6.5 lbs at 37 weeks so if I go that early again we'll have problems :(</p> <p>@MrsBeluga: Thanks - except unfortunately it's not an issue of her heart stopping, it's that she may be too small. Only reassurance will be ultrasounds.</p> <p>@MrsKerch: Thank you &lt;3 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-dx-with-single-umbilical-artery-experiences#post-2506798 Fri, 25 Mar 2016 13:46:13 +0000 MrsKerch 2506798@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JoJoGirl: Im so sorry youre having to deal with this extra stress! It sounds like the good news is that they are planning to do extra monitoring to ensure baby is progressing normally and will intervene at the first sign of trouble. While not ideal, it does sound like a good plan. I know that does nothing for your stress level though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-dx-with-single-umbilical-artery-experiences#post-2506796 Fri, 25 Mar 2016 13:44:54 +0000 MrsBeluga 2506796@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As if being pregnant wasnt nerve wrecking enough. Maybe they can recommend a home doppler? Soon baby will be big enough that you feel her throughout the day too, and I think that would be calming. Hang in there and hugs. :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-dx-with-single-umbilical-artery-experiences#post-2506795 Fri, 25 Mar 2016 13:44:49 +0000 avivoca 2506795@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JoJoGirl: She had multiple ultrasounds and he was on the smaller side (6 pounds), but she was 39-40 weeks when she delivered (not induced, she actually went into labor two days before her induction). I'll pray for you guys. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-dx-with-single-umbilical-artery-experiences#post-2506787 Fri, 25 Mar 2016 13:41:02 +0000 JoJoGirl 2506787@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@avivoca: Okay thanks. The doc said higher risk for: low birth weight, early delivery, and stillbirth. She said if growth stalls per ultrasound they'll induce me to save her. Ugh. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-dx-with-single-umbilical-artery-experiences#post-2506786 Fri, 25 Mar 2016 13:39:35 +0000 avivoca 2506786@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JoJoGirl: I haven't had this, but a friend of mine's firstborn had a single umbilical artery. He is a thriving 6.5 year old today! He does have a lot of food allergies, but that is not at all related to the umbilical artery. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-dx-with-single-umbilical-artery-experiences#post-2506780 Fri, 25 Mar 2016 13:37:05 +0000 JoJoGirl 2506780@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi all - baby looked perfect at our anatomy scan today (18w6d) and exactly on track for growth.</p> <p>The radiologist is concerned because she has a SUA (1 artery instead of 2 in her cord). The fact sheet says things like "higher risk for stillbirth" so I am freaking out. I have to have ultrasounds every 4 weeks now to make sure baby is growing.</p> <p>Anyone here had this? </p>