Saed News: As soon as the fertilized egg attaches to the inner layer of the uterus, the placenta begins to develop. The placenta plays an important role in ensuring a healthy pregnancy. The placenta is usually expelled from the body shortly after birth. In rare cases, part of it may not be expelled, which requires immediate intervention.
According to SAEDNEWS, the placenta plays a very important role during pregnancy, and knowing what it does and the factors that can help strengthen the placenta is definitely effective. If you are pregnant, you may not know how the placenta works and what factors affect it.
The placenta is an organ that is formed in the uterus during pregnancy. This structure supplies oxygen and nutrients to the developing fetus and removes waste materials from its blood. The placenta attaches to the uterine wall and forms the fetus’s umbilical cord. This organ is usually attached to the upper, lateral, front, or back part of the uterus. In rare cases, the placenta may attach to the lower part of the uterus.
Various factors can affect the health of the placenta during pregnancy. Some of them are modifiable and some are not. For example:
Maternal age: Some placental problems are seen in women at older ages, especially after 40 years old.
Premature rupture of membranes: During pregnancy, the fetus is surrounded by a fluid membrane called the amniotic sac. If the sac leaks or ruptures before birth, the risk of some placental problems increases.
High blood pressure: High blood pressure can affect the placenta.
Twin or multiple pregnancy: If you have more than one fetus in the womb, you may be at risk of some placental problems.
Blood clotting disorders: Any condition that increases the risk of blood clotting also increases the risk of placental problems.
Previous uterine surgery: If you have previously had surgery to remove fibroids, you are at risk of some placental problems.
Previous placental problems: If you had placental problems in a previous pregnancy, there is a possibility of recurrence.
Abdominal trauma: Abdominal trauma caused by a fall or impact increases the risk of placental separation from the uterus.
During pregnancy, the placenta plays an important role in ensuring the normal growth and development of the baby. Providing nutrients and oxygen, transferring waste, and protecting the fetus from infections are the functions of the placenta. Below are some important tips for maintaining a healthy placenta during pregnancy:
Eat a healthy and balanced diet: Plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables and fewer processed, sugary, and fried foods.
Regular exercise: During pregnancy, regular exercise can increase oxygen in the body. Swimming, slow walking, and low-impact aerobic exercises are generally safe during pregnancy.
Meditation: To relieve stress, you can include meditation and spending time with loved ones in your routine. Research has shown that stress hormones can be transferred from mother to fetus through the placenta, so maintaining calm is very important.
Avoid smoking and alcohol: Various studies show a link between smoking and weak placenta, low birth weight, sudden infant death syndrome, and respiratory diseases. Drinking alcohol also increases the risk of placental separation before birth.
