If a woman has velamentous cord insertion, but not vasa previa, is it safe to deliver vaginally?
Though it is common to deliver with a VCI without detriment to the baby, VCI carries risk even when not a vasa previa. VCI may be allowed a trial of labor if the vessels are away from the cervix. However, close continuous monitoring is mandatory. The vessels could rupture, and also pressure on the vessels could lead to fetal compromise. This can be detected early by monitoring.
Related Questions
- Has vasa previa or velamentous cord insertion been related to a higher incidence of birth defects than those born without vp or vci?
- Are there any cases known in which a woman has had vasa previa and/or velamentous cord insertion in more than one pregnancy?
- If a woman has velamentous cord insertion, but not vasa previa, is it safe to deliver vaginally?
