Morphological, Morphometric, and Histological Evaluation of the Placenta in Cases of Intrauterine Fetal Death.

Background The human placenta is a remarkable organ that develops during pregnancy and is crucial in supporting fetal growth and development. The placenta supplies oxygen and nutrients to the fetus and removes waste products from the fetal bloodstream. It also produces hormones that support pregnancy, such as human chorionic gonadotropin, progesterone, and estrogen.