Formation of the placenta begins with the time when the fetus is attached to the wall of the uterus. Due to the fact that most of the viruses and bacteria do not pass the placenta, the child is well protected in the mother's womb from various infections.
In its development of the placenta is 4 stages, for each of which is characterized by a certain degree of maturity:
- 0 stage - formation;
- 1 stage - growth;
- 2 stage - maturity;
- Stage 3 - aging.
Sometimes in pregnant women there is a condition when the placenta reaches 1 or 2 stages of maturity before the term. In this case, during pregnancy, the early maturation of the placenta is indicated.
What is dangerous early maturation of the placenta?
Such a state in itself is not dangerous. But after its detection, it requires careful monitoring, since in this case there is a possibility of premature aging of the placenta, which threatens fetoplacental insufficiency .
Early maturation of the placenta may threaten premature birth and chronic fetal hypoxia.
The causes of early maturation of the placenta
Usually, earlier placenta maturation occurs in pregnant women with small weight or pregnant women who are obese, with prolonged late gestosis, various infections, and clotting disorders.
Thus, the main reason for the early maturation of the placenta is its hard work. For example, if a future mother breathes heavily polluted air or feeds poorly, then the placenta must work in an enhanced mode to protect the baby.
If a pregnant woman becomes ill, the placenta includes a protective mechanism to protect the child from infection. All this leads to an accelerated development of the placenta. And, therefore, and its premature aging.
Maturation of the placenta before the due date can also be caused by chronic diseases of the woman or complications of pregnancy.
Treatment of early maturation of the placenta
If a woman shows early maturation of the placenta, she is recommended to do dopplerometry , ultrasound, cardiotocography of the fetus, to investigate the level of pregnancy hormones. These studies should be conducted every 2 weeks to monitor the dynamics of the placenta and fetus.
Curing the placenta is impossible, so you need to observe and maintain its condition. Treatment of early maturation of the placenta is reduced to the intake of vitamin preparations, the appointment of rest, elimination of the causes that led to this condition of the placenta, to improve blood circulation in the placenta and facilitate its functioning.