The placenta and afterbirth are closely connected as the term "afterbirth" specifically refers to the placenta and other membranes that are expelled from the uterus following childbirth. The placenta serves as the organ that facilitates nutrient and gas exchange between the mother and fetus during pregnancy. After delivery, the afterbirth is expelled, marking the end of the pregnancy process and ensuring that the uterus returns to its non-pregnant state. Thus, the afterbirth is essentially the physical remains of the placenta and its associated structures.
the placenta is called an afterbirth after the baby is born
placenta
Afterbirth
The placenta.
The placenta that is expelled AFTER the BIRTH of a child, hence the name....afterbirth.
umbilical cord
After birth, the placenta is expelled from the mother's body in a process known as afterbirth. It is no longer needed as the baby is no longer connected to the mother's blood supply. In some cultures, the placenta is traditionally buried or disposed of in a specific way.
The afterbirth or placenta.
The placenta is pushed out of the uterus
An afterbirth is the collective name for the material expelled via the birth canal, including the placenta, following childbirth in mammals.
because they come after the birth
I believe it is an anterior placenta