The placenta, or what you've probably heard called "afterbirth", is the most important part of how your baby grows and matures... but you probably don't hear much about what it does.  Well, that's because the placenta is extremely complex, so it's difficult to discuss all that it does.  In this week's episode, we do just that.  During the episode, Dr. Plenty really breaks down all the roles of the placenta and how it impacts growth and development of your baby as well as how it impacts you.  Why do some get gestational diabetes and some don't?  The placenta!  What causes preeclampsia? Hormones from the placenta! Check out this episode to learn all about the placenta and it affects you and your pregnancy.  Don't forget to rate, comment, and share with your friends!

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