Amnion Tissue

The placenta is the anchor of life. The English term ‘placenta’ is derived from the Greek word ‘plakous/plakounta,’ which means ‘cake’ due to its round shape. The placenta serves as a unique connection between the mother’s uterus and the fetus, making pregnancy possible. It functions as the lungs by exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide, acts as the kidneys by filtering waste, serves as the digestive system by absorbing nutrients, and operates as an endocrine gland by producing various hormones and growth factors that maintain hormonal balance.

Additionally, it acts as an immune system barrier, preventing the rejection of the pregnancy. This uniquely created immunological and hormonal environment, known as the fetoplacental unit, ensures that the fetus grows normally without interruption by continuously transporting oxygen and nutrients while eliminating waste produced by fetal metabolic processes. Although the uterus and placenta (mother and fetus) are not physically connected, they remain in close contact to facilitate continuous exchange. Any failure in placental function poses a threat to the pregnancy.