The bond between a mom and her newborn is strong, but it doesn’t compare to the connection formed during pregnancy. Soon after conception, the fetus literally invades the woman’s uterine wall, acting like a parasite that steals nutrients and oxygen from its host.
Many mysteries still surround the
placenta, which nurtures and protects a
developing fetus.
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