pregnancy and birth

umbilical cord

The ________ is the jointure for the blood supply and the placenta, exchanging nutrients and getting rid of the fetus waste products.

mammary glands

During pregnancy the ________ enlarge and become prepared to secrete milk.

uterus

In the ________, the embryo implants in the thick lining of the ________ and continue developing.

amino acids

During gestation, the fetus develops and grows thanks to gaining glucose, ________, fats, water, and oxygen from the mothers blood.

placenta

The ________ works as a barrier to prevent pathogens getting into the fetus blood.

amniotic sac

The purpose of the ________ is to protect the fetus from bumps in the abdomen.

umbilical cord

After birth, the ________ is cut, and this is tied off to prevent bleeding.

amniotic sac

The fetus is surrounded by a(n) ________ containing amniotic fluid which is mainly made up of its mothers blood plasma.

umbilical cord

The ________ is tied and cut.

Also after birth, the placenta detaches from the uterus wall being pushed out through contractions in the muscular wall of the uterus

known as afterbirth

Diet of the mother should contain

Iron, calcium, proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids