Can You Get Velamentous Cord Insertion?

Velamentous cord insertion happens in about 1 percent of singleton pregnancies. In pregnancies where identical twins share a placenta (monochorionic), the rate is up to 15 percent.

Is velamentous cord insertion considered high risk?

However, there is a high risk of hemorrhage, or blood loss, for infants with velamentous cord insertion because the umbilical blood vessels are unprotected by umbilical tissue. In general, abnormal cord insertion can cause the placenta to develop abnormally.

Should I worry about Velamentous cord?

A velamentous cord insertion is a rare umbilical cord abnormality that may require monitoring during your pregnancy, but happily, with proper care, the chances that it will end up being problematic for your pregnancy or your baby are low.