Question
How is placental premature aging treated? My due date hasn’t arrived yet, but the placenta has already matured for more than twenty days. Will it affect the fetus?
Answer
Premature placental aging refers to the early aging of the placenta, which may result in a decrease in the oxygen and nutrient supply to the fetus, posing risks to the fetus. The maturity of the placenta is divided into several levels, and if the placenta maturity reaches level 3, it is usually considered to terminate the pregnancy prematurely. For cases of premature placental aging, timely treatment is required, including monitoring the health status of the fetus and providing appropriate oxygen support. In addition, medication may be used to promote fetal lung development in preparation for an early birth. Premature placental aging may lead to faster placental aging, easily causing insufficient oxygen supply to the fetus, even resulting in delayed growth and development of the fetus.