Patient's question:
Pregnancy week 28 color ultrasound found a single umbilical cord, is there a congenital disease in the fetus?Doctor's answer:
If in future follow-ups, everything else is normal, it might also be just a single umbilical artery. Try to maintain a left lateral position and ensure adequate nutrition intake. After 28 weeks of pregnancy, you can take 30 minutes of oxygen supplementation daily and monitor fetal movements. The main concern with a single umbilical artery is that it may not provide enough nutrients and oxygen to support fetal growth and development, potentially leading to intrauterine growth restriction. It is important to strengthen prenatal examinations and monitor the baby's growth and development. If full term, an early cesarean delivery should be considered.