Read our Placenta Health brief here
The placenta is a temporary organ that exists in the uterus only during pregnancy. It develops in the uterus 7 to 10 days after conception and attaches to the uterine wall away from your cervix (V1, V3).
Complications can happen with how and when the placenta grows or separates from the uterus. These can include life-threating bleeding, need for blood transfusion during birth, preterm birth via C-section, removal of the uterus, and in rare cases, stillbirth. Regular follow-ups with routine ultrasounds can help identify health issues early and develop treatment options that are right for you.