What is the placenta?

Dear mothers, the placenta is a temporary organ that forms in the uterus during pregnancy, it performs the function of protecting, nourishing and supporting the growth of the fetus.

What is the placenta: curiosity

As we have said, the placenta is a temporary organ, it is formed during pregnancy in the woman's uterus, during fetal growth together with the amnio-chorionic membrane (Membrane that surrounds the fetus and which results from the fusion of the amniotic membrane with the membrane of the chorion ), to the amniotic fluid, the umbilical cord and the embryonic residues perform the function of oxygenating, protecting, nourishing and supporting fetal growth.

Where does the placenta go?

The position of the placenta in the uterus generally depends on where the embryo is implanted, it can be posterior (towards the mother's spine) OR anterior (towards the belly), right or left lateral, fundic (the apical area of the uterus) .

What is placenta previa? And what are the risks?

It is called placenta previa when the implantation of the embryo takes place in the lower uterine segment, and the placenta reaches or covers, partially or completely, the internal uterine orifice, it is called placenta previa. The method used for the diagnosis is transvaginal ultrasound. The risk factors that can determine placenta previa are the following: previous placenta previa, previous caesarean section, previous uterine surgery, pregnancy from assisted reproduction techniques, twin pregnancy, use of substances not recommended such as smoking or drugs.

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