09/02/2025
Imagine an organ that exists only for a short time, yet carries the weight of two lives within its function. That’s the placenta—a temporary bridge between mother and child, forming in the uterus during pregnancy and quietly orchestrating the survival of the developing fetus. It delivers oxygen, nutrients, and hormones with flawless precision, while also removing waste the baby cannot yet handle.
It works as if several organs were fused into one: lungs, kidneys, and digestive system combined, all operating on behalf of the unborn. Beyond sustaining growth, it creates hormones that keep the pregnancy steady and strengthens the baby’s early defenses against the world.
Though it disappears after birth, the placenta’s role is nothing short of extraordinary. For months, it serves as a lifeline, binding mother and child in a partnership of survival and growth—one of nature’s most remarkable designs, fleeting yet unforgettable in its purpose.
