WHAT AFFECTS THE HEALTH OF THE PLACENTA?

2021-04-01 -

There are various factors that can affect the health of the placenta during pregnancy:

■ Diabetes

■ Going past your due date

■ High blood pressure during pregnancy (called preeclampsia)

■ Blood clotting disorders

■ Substance abuse.

■ Abdominal trauma

■ Your age

■ Pregnancy with multiples

■ Previous placental problems

■ Previous uterine surgeries, such as a caesarean section

■ Maternal diabetes

■ Maternal obesity