Placenta is the link between mother and foetus. A healthy placenta is the single most important factor in producing a healthy baby. Placenta plays a vital role in all aspects of pregnancy from implantation to delivery. Fetal growth may be affected by changes in maternal-placentofetal transport of nutrients, energy producing substrates and oxygen. Abnormal placentation results in poor placental perfusion and placental insufficiency. Placenta is the central support organ for developing foetus.

Keywords: Placenta; Fetal Growth; Placental Insufficiency; Hormones.