After pregnancy, the placenta in the uterus will gradually mature with the growth and development of the fetus. And according to the maturity level of the placenta, it can be divided into multiple levels. Is it normal for a placenta to have a maturity level of 2 at 31 weeks of pregnancy, as there are targeted placental maturity levels at different gestational weeks during pregnancy?
1. At 31 weeks of pregnancy, it is abnormal for a woman to have a placental maturity level of 2. This detected placental maturity result suggests premature aging of the placenta. Generally, the maturity of the placenta reaches level 2 at around 36 weeks of pregnancy for women. However, expectant mothers who have this test result do not need to be overly nervous because a placenta that only appears at level 2, although it tends to age, usually does not have significant adverse effects on the fetus at this gestational week.
2. Pregnant women who are 31 weeks pregnant and have a placental maturity level of 2 need to monitor fetal movement regularly to ensure it is in good condition. Normal fetal movement occurs 3-5 times per hour. As long as the frequency of fetal movement is checked to be relatively normal, follow-up observation can be done. If there is a significant decrease or sudden increase in fetal movement, it is necessary to go to the hospital for examination in a timely manner, and if necessary, be hospitalized for observation and treatment.
3. Expectant mothers are already in the late stage of pregnancy at 31 weeks. They should pay attention to resting more, minimize unnecessary outings, maintain a good mentality, and avoid doing too much household chores. Expectant mothers who have already experienced placental maturity level 2 should not be careless and should pay attention to strengthening prenatal examinations and close observation.
