Have you ever wondered how your growing baby gets oxygen and nutrients while still in the womb? The job is done by the placenta.As a doctor I’m going to go into a deep dive on what the placenta does, when does the placenta develop, how big is the placenta, and what phase of labor does it get delivered? Plus common problems with the placenta like placenta previa you need to be on the look out for.

This podcast is perfect for all women who are pregnant or thinking about getting pregnant and want answers for the best information about pregnancy that there is to date. Think of Pregnancy Pukeology Podcast as your answer to all things pregnant as told to you by your best friend who happens to be a doctor. And our podcast wouldn’t be complete without a few pregnancy puke stories that will give you the comical relief you need with tips to stop the up-chuckle. Comedy + Science + Edutainment =
Pregnancy Pukeology Podcast Episode 90: What does the placenta do?