Placental Failure
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Cesarean Section
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- The uterus is exposed through the abdominal wall, and an incision is made in the uterine covering.
- The muscles of the uterus are separated, producinga hole for the delivery of the infant.
- The infant is delivered throughthe opening in the uterine wall, after which, the uterus is stitched closed.
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Anatomy of a Normal Placenta
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The placenta provides the fetus with oxygen and nutrients and takes away waste such as carbon dioxide via the umbilical cord.
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Placenta
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In the placenta, nutrients, wastes, and gases are exchanged between the mother's blood and the baby's blood.
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