Uploaded July 2018 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
This video provides a visual explanation of the function of the placenta and how it works to support the growth and development of the fetus.
*CORRECTION* The antibodies that cross the placenta in recurrent genital herpes do not provide 100% protection to the fetus and there is still a risk of passing on the infection. This video is for education only, not medical advice. Follow the advice of your midwife / obstetrician.
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DISCLAIMER: This video is for education and entertainment only, and is not medical advice. This video should NOT be used for medical advice or to guide clinical practice. The Zero to Finals content should not be used in any way to guide medical decision making. Zero to Finals takes no responsibility for any actions taken or not taken based on the information provided. Local and national guidelines and senior clinicians are there to help you make decisions, not YouTube videos. If you need medical advice or information, seek it from an appropriately trained and licenced doctor or healthcare provider that can address your individual needs. Zero to Finals cannot guarantee the accuracy of information in this video. Please highlight any errors you notice in the comments below - thank you.
This video provides a visual explanation of the function of the placenta and how it works to support the growth and development of the fetus.
*CORRECTION* The antibodies that cross the placenta in recurrent genital herpes do not provide 100% protection to the fetus and there is still a risk of passing on the infection. This video is for education only, not medical advice. Follow the advice of your midwife / obstetrician.
Zero to Finals Medicine book:
UK: amazon.co.uk/dp/1091859892
US: amazon.com/dp/1091859892
Zero to Finals Paediatrics book:
UK: amazon.co.uk/dp/1080142827
US: amazon.com/dp/1080142827
Zero to Finals Obstetrics and Gynaecology book:
UK: amazon.co.uk/dp/B08K4K2WQB
US: amazon.com/dp/B08K4K2WQB
Website: zerotofinals.com
Notes: zerotofinals.com/learn
Multiple Choice Questions: zerotofinals.com/test
Instagram: instagram.com/zerotofinals
Facebook: facebook.com/zerotofinals
Twitter: twitter.com/zerotofinals
DISCLAIMER: This video is for education and entertainment only, and is not medical advice. This video should NOT be used for medical advice or to guide clinical practice. The Zero to Finals content should not be used in any way to guide medical decision making. Zero to Finals takes no responsibility for any actions taken or not taken based on the information provided. Local and national guidelines and senior clinicians are there to help you make decisions, not YouTube videos. If you need medical advice or information, seek it from an appropriately trained and licenced doctor or healthcare provider that can address your individual needs. Zero to Finals cannot guarantee the accuracy of information in this video. Please highlight any errors you notice in the comments below - thank you.
