New mum thanks midwifery team who supported her through difficult pregnancy
A new mum whose baby was found to have a two-vesselled cord at the 20- week scan has thanked the brilliant team at Queen's Hospital Burton for their support and reassurance during her pregnancy.
Chelsee Mosson, from Rugeley, said she enjoyed a straightforward pregnancy up until the 20-week mark. During a routine scan the sonographer found that her unborn son had a two-vesselled cord, a condition in which the baby has just one artery and one vein connecting to the umbilical cord instead of two arteries and one vein.
The condition, which affects around 1 to 1.5 percent of all pregnancies, meant that Chelsee was offered additional check-ups to make sure that her baby was growing properly.
Chelsee, said: "I had lots of questions but the team were brilliant and made sure I knew what to expect. It was my first child so I was a bit anxious but they did everything they could to make sure I was supported and I couldn’t fault them at all.
"The midwife did explain that a two-vesselled cord can sometimes result in the baby being born on the small side but it my case Jack was measuring big so I had check-ups every six weeks to monitor his growth and keep an eye on him."
The diagnosis also saw changes to Chelsee's birth plan as her consultant suggested an induction at 39 weeks gestation, due to Jack measuring bigger than they would have liked.
Chelsee said: "I obviously didn't plan to be induced but I was happy with the decision because I knew all along Jack was going to be a big baby and I just wanted to do what was best to get him out safely."
On Friday 13 January, baby Jack was born weighing 10 pounds and 13 ounces.
Chelsee said: "I had a brilliant birth. It all went really well and everyone in the team was amazing and really looked after me.
"Jack is amazing. He sleeps really well, loves his food and he is already a bit chunky! I would do it all over again in a heartbeat."