Chapter 13, Problem 2SC

Summary Introduction

To determine:

Whether the statement ‘A major reason why a woman’s nutrition before pregnancy is crucial, is that it determines whether her uterus will support the growth of a normal placenta’ is true or false.

Introduction:

The uterus is part of the female reproductive system, where the embryo is going to implant itself and continue to grow to become a fully developed child. The uterine wall should be healthy and capable to enough to let the embryo implant later take part in the placenta formation. Female nutrition here plays a very important role so that the uterus and its environment are healthy enough to sustain the nine months period of pregnancy.