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December 2013 Moms
Londonsmybabyboy
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Velamentous Cord insertion
Londonsmybabyboy
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Wiki Describes this condition as this:
Velamentous cord insertion is an abnormal condition during pregnancy. Normally, the umbilical cord inserts into the middle of the placenta as it develops. In velamentous cord insertion, the umbilical cord inserts into the fetal membranes (choriamniotic membranes), then travels within the membranes to the placenta (between the amnion and the chorion). The exposed vessels are not protected by Wharton's jelly and hence are vulnerable to rupture. Rupture is especially likely if the vessels are near the cervix, in which case they may rupture in early labor, likely resulting in a stillbirth. This is a serious condition called vasa previa. Not every pregnancy with a velamentous cord insertion results in vasa previa, only those in which the blood vessels are near the cervix.
When a velamentous cord insertion is discovered, the obstetrician will monitor the pregnancy closely for the presence of vasa previa. If the blood vessels are near the cervix, the baby will be delivered via cesarean section as early as 35 weeks to prevent the mother from going into labor, which would likely kill the baby. Early detection can reduce the need for emergency cesarean sections.
Does anyone have any experience with this? I must say I am pretty shaken up about it. I know from here on out I have to see a specialist to monitor the baby for growth and distress. I was considered high risk because of my heart racing but now I am high risk because of baby. Anyway I was wondering if anyone has heard of it. Thanks.
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Re: Velamentous Cord insertion
I haven't heard of it before but wanted to send you some (hugs) and T'd and P's. Take it easy and try not to stress out too much. The internet will usually always show you worst case so I would stay away from it for a little while.
ETA: Just be sure to follow Dr.'s orders and you should be ok it sounds like.
Me: 31 | DH: 33
DS1: 12.23.13 | DS2: 05.06.16
BFP: 06.30.19 | EDD: 3.9.20
TTC3: 11.18
BFP: 02.05.19
CP: 03.07.19
*really traumatic recovery*
"Happiness is like a butterfly; the more you chase it the more it will elude you but if u turn your attention to other things it will come & sit softly on your shoulder."
BFP! 04/26/11 - DS born 12/28/11 - BFP #2! 04/02/13 - DD born 12/11/13 -
My Ovulation Chart
Yes, at our 20 week scan with our second baby, they thought this was an issue. Actually, there's a degree of insertion that's even more off-center and they thought that's what I had. I'm sorry, I can't remember the term that's used but they thought the cord was way off to one side of the placenta. They watched blood flow to the cord very closely throughout the pregnancy. Later on, they decided the cord wasn't that off center after all. I was able to have an uneventful, med-free, vaginal delivery. I hope this gives you some comfort.
ETA: It finally came to me - battledore. They thought we had a battledore cord insertion. Weirdest term ever.