What is the reason for thin placenta

The placenta is an organ that grows inside a woman's body when she is pregnant. Its main function is to maintain the nutritional connection between the baby and the mother. Since every woman's physical fitness is different, the size and thickness of their placentas are also different. The placenta also secretes a lot of hormones and is an important endocrine organ. But what happens if the placenta is too thin?

1 What is the cause of thin placenta?

The normal placenta thickness is 3.6-3.8 cm and generally does not exceed 5 cm. The placenta of full-term delivery is 16 to 20 cm in diameter and about 2.5 cm thick. If the placenta thickness is lower than normal, it means that the placenta is thin. This may be a membranous placenta, which is characterized by a large and thin placenta, and is prone to bleeding in mid-pregnancy.

2 What are the effects of a thin placenta?

If the pregnant woman's placenta is thin but the placental area is large, it will not affect the blood supply to the fetus, so there is no need to worry too much. However, if the placenta is thin and small, the blood and oxygen supply will be relatively poor, and the fetus may experience developmental delays and fetal hypoxia during delivery.

3 What to do if the placenta is thin

It is generally not a problem if the placenta is too thin during pregnancy, and there is no medicine that can improve it. Expectant mothers only need to have regular prenatal checkups and monitor the development of the fetus at any time to avoid fetal hypoxia. Expectant mothers with thin placenta should pay attention to dietary nutrition in the later stages of their pregnancy. They should have a comprehensive and balanced diet and not be picky about food. In addition, pay attention to rest and avoid strenuous exercise.

The normal thickness of the placenta is between 3.6cm-3.8cm. When the thickness of the placenta is lower than the normal value, it is considered to be too thin. There are many reasons for a thin placenta, such as endocrine disorders of the pregnant woman herself or other pathological factors. A thin placenta requires active treatment. If the placenta area is relatively large, it will not affect the blood supply to the fetus. However, if the placenta is thin and small, it will relatively affect the blood supply and oxygen supply to the fetus. The fetus may suffer from developmental delay and fetal hypoxia during delivery. If the baby is developing normally, there is no need to worry. It is recommended that pregnant women have regular prenatal checkups to observe fetal movements.