The Placenta, the Umbilical Cord, and Pregnancy Body Changes

Episode 100. This episode is for anyone who wants to learn more about the miracle of pregnancy and childbirth! A fascinating part of pregnancy is the function of the placenta and the umbilical cord, so I share in this episode what I think everyone should know about these vital elements of the maternal-fetal connection. Learn more about the complicated array of hormones that work together for a healthy pregnancy and what really causes gestational diabetes. The episode finishes with an overview of the changes that women often experience while they are pregnant (e.g., gastroesophageal reflux, constipation, melasma, back pain) along with the physiologic explanation of these changes.

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