Patient's question:
I'm close to my due date and went to the hospital for a check-up. The doctor said the placenta is at stage 3 maturity, it's in a head position, and the amniotic fluid index is also within the normal range. But I don't feel like I'm going into labor at all. I've heard that if the baby doesn't come after the due date, it's very easy for the fetus to suffer from oxygen deprivation.What kind of help do I need: At what stage of placenta maturity can I give birth?
Doctor's answer:
Problem Analysis: Placental maturity ranges from 0 to III degrees, divided into four levels in total. Generally, around 38 weeks of pregnancy, placental maturity reaches III degree. Pregnancy from 38 to 42 weeks is considered full-term. As the saying goes, "when the melon is ripe, the stem will fall," so when the placenta is at III degree maturity, the fetus is also considered full-term. However, if pregnancy exceeds 42 weeks, the placenta will reach a certain level of aging. At this point, the placenta cannot provide the fetus with sufficient nutrition, and pregnancy should be terminated.