I'm feeling pretty anxious right now. My wife is in her 5th month of pregnancy, and we just completed the Tiffa scan, which showed a single umbilical artery. While they said the baby is healthy, we're really worried about what this could mean going forward. Can you help us understand what this single umbilical cord might imply or if there's anything specific we should be concerned about?

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Dr Kareemulla Shaik

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-It's understandable to be concerned, but a single umbilical artery (SUA) is often seen in healthy pregnancies. While it can be associated with certain risks, many babies with SUA are born healthy. Your doctor will likely monitor the pregnancy closely to

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