A member asked:

Why did the tech call the doctor in the room when she saw only one umbilical artery on sono?

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Dr. Gregory Hines answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Doubles: Most umbilical cords have two arteries. They called the doctor because of this congenital anomaly. That does not necessarily mean anything, and your baby should be healthy, though it does need to be noted.

Answered 6/22/2016

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