What will happen if placenta is damaged during the development of an embryo? Explain.

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When the placenta is damaged, the supply of adequate oxygen and nutrients from the mother to the baby stops. With this important support system malfunctioning, the growing baby cannot develop well and survive leading to low birth weight, premature birth, and birth defects.
On the other hand, the placenta damage can be equally risky to the mother and complications can arise.
Diagnosing this problem early is crucial to the health of both mother and baby.

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