WHAT IS THE PLACENTA FOR AND WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN IT IS CHANGED - PREGNANCY
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What is the placenta for and what can happen when it is changed



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The placenta is an organ that only exists during gestation and has several functions, such as cuddling the baby inside the uterus, transfer nutrients and oxygen from the blood of the mother to the baby and secrete some hormones fundamental for this phase. However, during pregnancy, unwanted changes in the placenta may occur, leading to risks and complications for the mother and the baby