Infarction of the Placenta

Article on the topic: Placental infarction

Placental blood flow infarction is a condition in which a circulatory disorder occurs in the placenta, resulting in a lack of oxygen and nutrients for the growing fetus. This can be caused by various factors such as: - Maternal illnesses, such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease - Preeclampsia or eclampsia - high blood pressure in the mother - Infections, especially in those women who already have a history of infection during pregnancy - Insufficient intake of vitamins and minerals, especially iron - Smoking - Maternal age over 35 years - Maternal alcohol consumption - Previous abortions

Symptoms of placental infarction may include: ``` - Miscarriage or premature birth - Anemia - decreased hemoglobin levels in the mother's blood - Pain in the lower abdomen - Low blood pressure - Swelling - Nausea or vomiting - Headaches ```