In the past, placenta calcification was only identified after the birth when the placenta (also called the “after-birth”) was physically examined by the doctor or midwife. Small white calcium deposits were seen and felt like little hard stones. This was not thought to be a problem. It was said that the placenta was simply ageing – a normal phenomenon when baby is due or late. Other signs of an overdue baby are long fingernails, little vernix (natural Vaseline or barrier cream provided by nature to protect baby’s skin in the amniotic fluid) and dry, peeling skin.
With modern technology
