Is it normal to have a grade 1 placenta at 17 weeks?

The process of each pregnancy is actually different. Because the embryo is constantly developing, the uterus, placenta, and child's organs are slowly growing larger and developing. At 17 weeks, it is normal for the placenta to be at level 1, so mothers don’t need to worry too much. If they are really concerned, they can do relevant examinations.

The result of your examination is normal, don't worry. Before 32 weeks of pregnancy, the function of the placenta is level one.

From 32 to 36 weeks, the function of the placenta will gradually reach level two. After 36 weeks, the function of the placenta will reach level three, and the baby will be born soon. If the placenta is above level three, it means that the nutrition it provides to the baby is limited and is gradually beginning to degenerate.

Placenta grade 1 is naturally slightly more mature than placenta grade 0. Grade 1 is the best grade in the placenta grading. It can provide good nutrition to the baby. Grade 2 placenta begins to age, but it will not affect fetal absorption. Grade 3 placenta means that the baby is about to be delivered.

Generally, the placenta reaches level 1 maturity between 30 and 32 weeks of pregnancy.

In the early stages of pregnancy, the biggest concern clinically is that the function of the placenta will age as the time passes. In other words, the longer the time passes, the greater the possibility of placental aging. If the placenta ages, it will not provide enough nutrients and oxygen to the fetus, which may cause fetal hypoxia. If the fetus is deprived of oxygen, it is likely to die in the womb or develop brain damage after birth.

Therefore, when the placenta is at level 1, it must be treated with caution and care to provide the fetus with sufficient oxygen and nutrients to ensure the healthy development of the fetus.