Question

What does it mean when your placenta has an extra lobe?

Answer 1

Placenta:

1. The placenta is a vascular structure that is formed during pregnancy.
2. It is a tissue connecting the mother's endometrium to the umbilical cord of the developing foetus.
3. It forms a passage of nutrient, gaseous, and antibody exchange between the mother and the foetus.

Succenturiate placenta:

1. This is the condition when the placenta forms extra lobes due to inculcation or addition of fetal tissue to the original placenta.
2. It increases the risks for prematurity, impaired fetal growth, and cesarean delivery.