I'm 39 years old and 29 weeks. The amniotic fluid is 18.4 cm, my blood pressure is normal and scan shows two arteries & one vein of the umbilical cord. The doctors are saying that the baby could have birth defect. Can the pregnancy be continued?

I'm 39 years old and 29 weeks. The amniotic fluid is 18.4 cm, my blood pressure is normal and scan shows two arteries & one vein of the umbilical cord. The doctors are saying that the baby could have birth defect. Can the pregnancy be continued?

Based on the information you have given us, there is nothing as far as we can see that is wrong with baby. Ask the doctors to explain clearly what it is they are concerned about.

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