The placenta is the source of life for the fetus. In general, it is attached to the uterus, obtains nutrients from the mother, and supplies them to the fetus in the body. As the gestational age increases, the placenta will gradually develop and mature. There are four levels of maturity for the placenta. So, is it normal to have a fetal disc at 37 weeks?
At 37 weeks of gestation, the placenta is normal at level 1. Most pregnant women will develop to level 1-2 by the time they reach 37 weeks of gestation. Therefore, during prenatal check ups, it is normal for the placenta to reach level 1 maturity, so pregnant women do not need to worry too much. After the placenta develops to the third stage, its function decreases and normal transport is affected. Generally, as pregnancy progresses, the placenta becomes more mature and aged.
If the aging of the placenta is obvious after 37 weeks, but there are no signs of delivery at this time, pregnant women should seek medical attention immediately and undergo fetal heart rate monitoring, and be prepared for cesarean section at any time. The maturity of the placenta is related to the gestational age. In mid pregnancy, if the placenta has not reached grade 0, it should be taken seriously. If there are abnormalities in the placenta, it may endanger the life of the fetus. Therefore, it is necessary to follow the doctor's advice for fetal protection treatment.
In addition, the more mature the placenta is, the better. As long as the maturity meets the corresponding gestational age, it is sufficient. If the placenta is too early, it is necessary to be alert to the possibility of fetal developmental delay. But if the maturity of the placenta is insufficient, it is also a bad phenomenon, which needs to be combined with fetal heart monitoring and amniotic fluid indicators to see.
