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Recurrence risk single umbilical artery
I had single umbilical artery and my baby was diagnosed with multiple anamolies. Unfortunately I couldn't save the baby.. I wanted to know the risk of having single umbilical artery again in my next pregnancy.. If yes, r there any precautions that can be taken to prevent it.. Please advice..
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I have a different view point.
You have to have a baby.
The Wife and husband have to be the same. Their genetic composition will remain the same. It can't be changed.
Recurrence of congenital anomalies is known but apart from taking a Tablet Folic acid every day no other precautions can be observed.
So, go ahead. Hope for the best. The incidence of recurrent congenital anomalies is very low.
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As such the recurrent risk for any malformations can't be assessed individually. Start taking tablet folic acid which will protect against neural tube defects
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Dr. Athmika Nagarajan
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
5 yrs exp
Madurai
there are high chances of recurrence..also start taking folic acid 6 months beforehand
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
21 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Yes there are chance of a recurrence of a single umblical artery
there are no precautions and ways to prevent it
To prevent congenital abnormalities you should start taking folic acid supplements 3 months prior to conception
You can also go for pre conceptional genetic counselling
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Dr. Pratibha P S
Gynecologist
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
was the baby sent to autopsy to know the cause of anamolies??
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