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What happen if placenta is not formed during pregnancy?


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Placenta:

  1. The placenta is an organ formed inside the uterus of a pregnant lady.
  2. The function of the placenta is to supply adequate oxygen and nutrients to the baby via the mother's bloodstream.
  3. The placenta is also responsible for the removal of waste products from the blood.
  4. When the placenta malfunctions or does not form, it is unable to perform its major functions.
  5. Without the placenta, the foetus cannot grow and survive.
  6. This could cause low birth weight, premature birth, and several birth defects.

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