The placenta will gradually mature as the fetus develops in the uterus. When the placenta reaches a certain level of development, it will gradually lose its original function and cannot continue to provide the necessary substances for the fetus to sustain life, thereby affecting the growth of the fetus. So, at what stage of maturity does the placenta generally produce?
The placental function can be divided into three levels, among which level 1 is the best, providing sufficient oxygen and nutrition for the baby. Level 2 placenta indicates that it has begun to age, but the impact on the fetus is still minimal, so there is no need to worry. Level 3 placenta indicates that the baby is about to be delivered.
As long as the maturity of the placenta is not at level 3, vaginal delivery can generally proceed smoothly. The development of placental maturity level 1 to 2 indicates that the placenta is gradually maturing, and delivery is the best choice at this time. But if the maturity of the placenta is level 3, it indicates that the phenomenon of placental aging is unavoidable and may pose a danger to the fetus. At this time, pregnant women should not worry too much and should follow the advice of medical staff to take appropriate measures.
The function of the placenta may age with the delay of delivery time, which means that the longer the due date, the greater the possibility of placental aging. After placental aging, the inability to continue providing nutrients and oxygen may result in fetal hypoxia. If the fetus lacks oxygen, it is easy to die in the uterus or develop brain lesions after birth.
