Placenta Problems

What is a Placenta?

Monday, April 12, 2010
By Obstetrics.com

Placenta – During pregnancy, a temporary organ joining the mother and fetus. The placenta transfers oxygen and nutrients from the mother to the fetus, and permits the release of carbon dioxide and waste products from the fetus. The placenta is expelled during the birth process with the fetal membranes. Source: womenshealth.gov, U.S. Department of... »