Synonyms Diseases of the placentaSince the placenta ensures the nutrition and the supply of oxygen to the child, diseases of the placenta, which are accompanied by a loss of function, lead to an inadequate infantile supply. The circulatory disorders can be present on both the maternal and the fetal side. A malposition of the placenta … Diseases of the placenta
Disorders of maternal blood flow In order to achieve optimal care of the child, it is essential that the mother’s blood flow functions in sufficient quantities, especially in her uterus. A known low blood pressure (hypotension) of the mother can lead to a reduced blood flow in the uterus and thus also to an undersupply … Disorders of maternal blood flow | Diseases of the placenta
Placental causes of complications during birth In this case the postpartum phase exceeds the normal duration of 30 minutes and thus also the normal blood loss of 300 ml. This retained placenta can be caused either by an incarceration in the uterus due to a filled bladder or by excessive contraction of the uterine muscles. … Placental causes of complications during birth | Diseases of the placenta
Diagnosis of placental insufficiency Acute placental insufficiency is particularly noticeable in ultrasound examinations and through changes in the CTG. The CTG measures the mother’s contractions and the heart rate of the child. In acute placental insufficiency, the child is bradycardic, which means that the heartbeat is slowed. Such a slowing down of the heart rate … Diagnosis of placental insufficiency | Placental Insufficiency
How high is the risk of recurrence if I have had a placetainisufficiency before? The prognosis and the risk of recurrence of placental insufficiency can vary greatly depending on the case. A general risk of recurrence is therefore not easy to state. It depends on the cause of the placental insufficiency. Chronic maternal diseases, smoking … How high is the risk of recurrence if I have had a placetainisufficiency before? | Placental Insufficiency
Definition – What is placental insufficiency? Placental insufficiency is a disorder of the so-called fetomaternal circulation. During pregnancy there is a constant exchange of metabolic products between mother and child, which is maintained by the placenta and the umbilical cord. A functioning placenta is essential for this. For various reasons, the blood flow in the … Placental Insufficiency
Therapy of placental insufficiency Acute placental insufficiency develops especially in the last trimester of pregnancy and leads to serious consequences within minutes and hours. It is not a persistent clinical picture, but a highly acute event that requires immediate medical attention. In chronic placental insufficiency, however, the disturbed metabolic situation develops over days, weeks and … Therapy of placental insufficiency | Placental Insufficiency
What is a calcified placenta? The placenta plays a central role in pregnancy as it ensures the exchange of nutrients between mother and child. Its intactness is therefore of decisive importance for an uncomplicated course of the pregnancy. The expression “calcified placenta” is becoming increasingly common. But what exactly is a calcified placenta and what … Calcified placenta
Diagnosis The diagnosis of a calcified placenta is made by the gynecologist. The gynaecologist can detect calcification of the placenta in the ultrasound examination. There, calcifications appear as whitish changes in the placental tissue. Based on the extent of the calcifications and the age of pregnancy, the gynecologist can determine whether they are natural or … Diagnosis | Calcified placenta
Associated symptoms Calcification of the placenta as such does not cause symptoms. Placental calcifications are not noticed by the expectant mother, but are only noticed during the ultrasound examination by the gynecologist. In most cases, placental calcifications are natural and have no disease value. However, they rarely occur during early pregnancy in the context of … Associated symptoms | Calcified placenta
Can a calcified placenta be prevented? Calcification of the placenta can only be prevented to a limited extent. Calcifications are quite natural with increasing duration of pregnancy and are part of the maturing and aging process of the placenta. Such an aging process cannot be prevented. Smoking is discussed as one of the factors that … Can a calcified placenta be prevented? | Calcified placenta