Patient's question:
When the body itches, it was diagnosed with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy after eight and a half months, and a cesarean section was performed. At that time, the placenta was not kept. Now I want to have a second child. What should I pay attention to during the second pregnancy? Can the placenta be kept in the future? I heard that if the mother eats the placenta herself, it is very good for the body. Is that true?Doctor's answer:
Hello, the function of the placenta is to replenish qi and generate blood, and it has excellent medicinal effects.Suggestions: The main harm of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) is to cause fetal distress, neonatal asphyxia, and an increase in perinatal mortality, but its mechanism is still unclear. Some studies suggest that the pathological changes in the placenta of patients with ICP are related to fetal intrapartum hypoxia. The placenta contains apoptosis-regulating proteins bax and bcl-2, and their expression ratio determines cell survival or death. Changes in this ratio can alter the rate of placental cell apoptosis, affecting placental function. The placenta can be used or consumed, but it may not be as effective as a normal placenta. Generally, ICP is caused by placental dysfunction. It is recommended to take traditional Chinese medicine for regulation before pregnancy. Stay positive and wish you good health.