10/24/2025
fascinating facts about the placenta:
Temporary Organ: The placenta is a temporary organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy. It connects the developing fetus to the uterine wall, allowing for nutrient uptake, waste elimination, and gas exchange via the mother's blood supply.
Nutrient Supply: It provides oxygen and nutrients to the growing baby and removes waste products from the baby's blood.
Hormone Production: The placenta produces hormones that are crucial for maintaining pregnancy, such as human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), progesterone, and estrogen.
Immune Protection: The placenta also provides some immune protection to the fetus by transferring antibodies from the mother to the baby.
