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Abnormal number of vessels. 2-vessels cords. Single umbilical artery (SUA), the most common anatomical abnormality of the umbilical cord, is found in 0,2-1,1% of singleton pregnancies1, and in 6-11% of multiple pregnancies. The selection process of the missing (or existing) vessel is likely to be random, even though a right single artery is slightly more common2.
When the mother goes into labor the umbilical cord can be further compressed by the contractions of the uterus and as the baby descends down the birth canal, the umbilical cord can become stretched, especially if it is wrapped around the babyâs neck or body.ost babies may have some compression of the cord during a normal vaginal delivery as well. The baby can usually tolerate a short duration of umbilical cord compression. Many babies will actually hold and squeeze their own umbilical cord inside the uterus and then they will let go of it without any problem.