The most favorable conditions for normal blood flow and, in particular, for the intake of all necessary substances to the fetus, are created at the very bottom of the uterus of the pregnant woman, that is, in fact, at its upper point. If the placenta is formed at a distance less than 6 cm from the uterine throat, they speak of its low presentation.
Causes of low placentation
A similar situation occurs because a fertilized egg is attached to the lower part of the uterine walls. Unfortunately, it's impossible even to determine the reason why this happened, even doctors. To promote low presentation of the placenta can both physical anomalies of the female reproductive system, and the negative consequences of previous infections and inflammatory processes, as well as surgical interventions on the genitals.
Most often, low placenta is diagnosed in girls waiting for the birth of a second and subsequent children, and, in addition, for future mothers after 35 years. No unpleasant symptoms are experienced by the woman, and the diagnosis is established by the doctor during routine ultrasound diagnosis.
What to do if the placenta is low?
Unfortunately, there are no true ways to raise a placenta during pregnancy. However, in 90% of cases, with the observance of simple recommendations, the placenta independently rises in the uterine cavity, and by 37-38 weeks of pregnancy it is already 6 cm above the throat.
The future mother, who is diagnosed with a "low placentation"
In case of violation of medical recommendations, low location of the placenta may threaten it with detachment and, as a result, severe blood loss and miscarriage. If the gynecologist deems it necessary to send a pregnant woman to the hospital, you should not refuse in any case, because this can save the life of both the future baby and the mother in the mother.