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Yes. It can lead to postpartum hemorrhage since the uterus won't be able to contract properly. It could also lead to an infection.

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What is the role of the uterus in the development of the fetus and the placenta?

The uterus is where the fetus develops and the placenta connects the uterus to the fetus.


What part of the uterus does the placenta attached to?

The placenta will be attached to the uterus, but it is not part of it. The uterus is a muscle and is part of basic female human anatomy. The placenta is an organ which is formed after conception.


How long after delivering the baby does the placenta deliver?

After birthing the baby, you will then birth the placenta. This is the 3rd stage of labor and is also referred to as the afterbirth. The afterbirth can take a few minutes up to a half an hour.


Which side is your placenta located?

The placenta can be located anywhere in the uterus.


Why would a placenta not separate entirely?

sometimes a placenta can have abnormal growth and attachment to the uterus (the growth can penetrate deeply into the muscle of the uterus) and this can cause the placenta to stay attached. This is not the norm. Usually a placenta is superficially attached to the muscle of the uterus and easily detaches after a baby is born


What is placenta in female body?

The placenta is an organ that is inside the uterus in the female body. The uterus maintains the fetus through the umbilical cord. Some parents choose to eat the placenta after birth.


What is posterior grade 2 high lying placenta?

Posterior placenta is when the placenta is located at the back of the motherÃ?s uterus. Placenta praevia means the placenta has not moved up towards the top of the uterus to get ready for birth. Grade 2 means the placenta is near the cervix but not blocking it.


What does a doctor mean by posterior placenta?

It means the placenta is located in the posterior wall of uterus


Organ that delivers nutrients to and dispopses of wastes for the fetus?

The placenta that is attached to the babys belly button. That's how the baby gets most of it's nourishment. Also the amniotic fluid plays a role in it as well.


Which occurs during the afterbirth stage?

The mother experience hormonal changes


What is meant by placenta posterior?

The placenta is attached to the backwall of the uterus - the side closest to the mother's spine.


When does the embryo attach to the placenta?

The embryo attaches to the placenta when it reaches the uterus very early in a pregnancy.