Does anyone know the name for this? HELP

[~mamaspice~]

Placenta's have a shelf life so to speak and it does sound like yours started to calcify a little earlier than what some do. Having a scan to check placental function is probably a good idea and will keep your mind at ease

In saying that, I had a scan at 38 weeks which showed some calcification but the Ob did say that it can be quite normal.

[Oorki Galoorki]

the nutrients are supplied through the blood.. the placenta doesnt serve up nutrients in a capsule form for baby. your M/W has said some bollocks.
38 weeks is still term and bubs was ready to be born. one birth and baby is not the same as the next..

[Alan]

Hi mum2Romone

Gritty placenta is the medical term. Basically it means that the placenta is getting towards the end of its life and not working as well as it could. It is often but not only seen in women who have smoked during their pregnancy. Often we do not know why one placenta is gritty and yet others are normal. If your placenta is very gritty then yes this can cause your baby to be born early. Your placents does not supply nutrients to your baby. It exchanges nutrients, waste and oxygen between mum and baby’s blood.