At 40 weeks, placenta grade 1 +, when will you give birth?

Patient's question:

I am currently 40 weeks pregnant and have no abnormal symptoms. However, my placenta development is only at level one. But the child's various checkup indicators suggest there are no issues. I want to ask if this situation is normal?

Doctor's answer:

You are at 40 weeks pregnant and have reached your due date. If the fetus is developing normally, there is no problem. It is perfectly normal for the due date to be two weeks early or two weeks late, which indicates that your placenta is not aging or calcifying. As long as you experience cramping that occurs frequently, a sensation of needing to have a bowel movement, and a hard abdomen, you should go to the hospital as soon as possible to be admitted for delivery. At this point, there is a possibility of giving birth at any time.

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