P is for Placenta

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The placenta is an organ that grows inside a pregnant woman's uterus, alongside the baby.

The placenta connects the baby to the blood supply of the parent through the umbilical cord. It brings oxygen and nutrients to the baby and removes waste. The placenta is usually delivered after the birth.