How does the placenta work?

The placenta is an organ that develops in your uterus during pregnancy. This structure provides oxygen and nutrients to your growing baby and removes waste products from your baby's blood. The placenta attaches to the wall of your uterus, and your baby's umbilical cord arises from it.Mar 13, 2015 read more

The placenta is responsible for working as a trading post between the mother’s and the baby’s blood supply. Small blood vessels carrying the fetal blood run through the placenta, which is full of maternal blood. read more

Placenta: How it works, what's normal Medically reviewed on April 26, 2018 If you're pregnant, you might wonder what the placenta does and what factors can affect it. read more