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The Placenta B
The Placenta B
Syncytiotrophoblast,
cytotrophoblast,
Protection
Provides limited/ selective barrier to infections such as
Neisseria gonorrhea ( infects during birth).Many
viruses and bacteria however cross the placenta barrier.
Endocrine
produces hCG (secreted in maternal
urine)which stimulate growth and activity of the
corpus luteum; estrogens; progesterone, Human
placental lactogen (hPL)
QUIZ
List 30 drugs that are contraindicated
/not safe in pregnancy. Where possible,
indicate the effects to the fetus
Nutritional support
Origin of Amniotic Fluid
Fetal and maternal origin.
• Too long cord more than ?70 cm may wrap around or tie
the neck/body of the fetus or form true knots=occludes
blood flow especially during labour.
• A nuchal cord (NC) is a term given to situation where
there are one or more loops of umbilical cord wrapped
around the fetal neck for ≥360°
Succenturiate placenta
• Has an extra lobe separate from the main
placenta and joined to it by blood vessels
running through membranes to reach it.