From the moment pregnancy begins, your body embarks on the incredible task of creating the placenta—an organ uniquely designed to sustain and nourish new life. As if growing a baby wasn’t miraculous enough, the placenta develops alongside your baby, constantly adapting to meet their needs.
This remarkable organ plays a vital role in pregnancy by:
• Delivering essential nutrients and oxygen to support fetal growth
• Removing carbon dioxide and waste from your baby’s bloodstream
• Producing hormones that regulate pregnancy and prepare your body for birth
• Transferring antibodies to help build your baby’s immune system
• Providing a protective cushion, ensuring a safe environment for your growing baby
To see how the placenta is connected to the fetus and facilitates growth, click on the image to the right >>
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s common to discard things once they’ve served their purpose— and the placenta is no exception. Traditionally, this incredible organ is often overlooked after birth. However, a beautiful shift is happening, with more people embracing curiosity and reverence for the placenta once again.
If you feel drawn to keeping your placenta after birth, there are many meaningful ways to acknowledge, honor, and preserve its significance. Explore some options below: