Many expectant mothers are not very clear about the maturity of the placenta, which makes them ignorant of the grading of placental maturity and their understanding of the growth information of the fetus in the belly is also not comprehensive. Many expectant mothers cannot understand the placental grading during physical examinations, so how is the placenta graded? Is placenta grade 0 normal at 36 weeks?
The grading of placenta is actually based on its maturity, which to some extent means placental aging. The placental grading for expectant mothers starts from the 28th week of pregnancy. At 28 weeks, the placental grade ranges from 0 to grade I, then at 36 weeks it ranges from grade I to grade II, and at 40 weeks it ranges from grade II to grade III. So, having a placenta grade 0 at 36 weeks is actually an abnormal condition and requires timely medical examination and treatment at the hospital.
For the grading of the placenta, generally speaking, a grade II or higher placenta indicates fetal maturity, while a grade III placenta is a sign of placental aging, which can affect the function of the placenta and the absorption of nutrients by the fetus. However, many expectant mothers believe that the earlier the placenta matures, the better. In fact, this is not the case. Premature maturation of the placenta cannot provide sufficient nutrition and oxygen for the fetus, ultimately leading to poor fetal development. Pregnant women can compare the maturity of the placenta during pregnancy to assess the development of their fetus and the maturity of the placenta, in order to scientifically prepare for pregnancy.
