do non pregnant people have placenta in them?
2007-02-13 15:48:57 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
no they don't.
The placenta is delivered after a baby is delivered. It's purpose is to provide nutrition to a baby.
2007-02-13 15:51:51 · answer #1 · answered by imcalledlisa 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They aren't supposed to, as the placenta is the filter between a fetus and the mother that sends the baby nutrients and removes waste. However, if a woman miscarries or delivers, there is a risk that part or all of the placenta can remain inside, which is dangerous and can lead to infection and critical illness. So, it is possible for a non pregnant woman to have a placenta in them but it is not normal or safe and requires medical intervention. Hope this helps!
2007-02-13 15:55:53 · answer #2 · answered by MI Mommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the placenta is just for the child when you are pregnant. The placenta is no longer there after the baby. It follows after baby
15 weeks and 6 days pregnant
2007-02-13 16:06:43 · answer #3 · answered by Kelly s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only pregnant female mammals have a placenta. The placenta, often referred to as the afterbirth, is a temporary endocrine organ to support a developing fetus. Each fetus has it's own placenta that develope very early in the pregnancy. Hormones produced by the placenta stop the menstual cycle and allow the baby to grow. these hormones are the same ones used in pregnancy test kits.
2007-02-13 16:12:47 · answer #4 · answered by mamabear1957 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The placenta is formed during pregnancy and expelled after the baby is delivered. So no, women who aren't pregnant do not have a placenta.
2007-02-13 15:57:27 · answer #5 · answered by Stephanie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no the placenta is what feeds the baby and takes care of the baby as it grows in the mom, and after she gives birth to the baby she will then have to push out the placenta to.
2007-02-13 15:54:28 · answer #6 · answered by sexy mama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes women only have a placenta if they are pregnant. It is what comes out after the baby comes out. All women have a uterus. Unless it has been removed for medical reasons.
2007-02-13 15:52:47 · answer #7 · answered by besitos2610 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The placenta is the filter between mommy and baby. It provides the nutrients to the baby from the mother. No it cannot exist unless there is a baby and it must exist for the baby to exist.
2007-02-13 15:58:20 · answer #8 · answered by tylw85 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, that is why whenever the baby comes out the placenta comes out. It is just there to nutrition the baby properly.
2007-02-13 15:54:29 · answer #9 · answered by jasmyn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No the placenta is a special muscle that grows in the uterus to feed the fetus.
2007-02-13 18:43:10 · answer #10 · answered by Diane H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋