Antioxidants in the body control any damage caused by oxidative stress. But when oxidative stress becomes overwhelming, it can trigger premature placental aging, which can result in preterm birth.
In this regard, what does it mean when the placenta is aging?
A calcified placenta occurs when small, round calcium deposits build up on the placenta, causing it to deteriorate gradually. The process occurs naturally as you get closer to the end of your pregnancy. However, if placental calcification occurs before your 36th week, it could cause complications for you and your baby.
Keeping this in consideration, what happens when the placenta mature early? If calcification is suspected when baby is due, this is not a problem, but calcification in early pregnancy could mean that the placenta is ageing before its time, and the baby could be compromised. For most women with placenta calcification, careful monitoring of the baby’s growth is all that is needed.
Furthermore, when does the placenta start aging?
By week 12, the placenta is formed and ready to take over nourishment for the baby. However, it continues to grow throughout your pregnancy. It’s considered mature by 34 weeks.