Foods that can be eaten include: meat, hard cheese, tofu, eggs, butter and vegetables with no starch. Some foods that are NOT allowed include: cereal, pasta, milk, breads and other sugars. If you are scheduled in the late afternoon and can eat breakfast before the scan, it must be a low carbohydrate diet as well.
The placenta (also known as afterbirth) is an organ that connects the developing fetus to the uterine wall to allow nutrient uptake, thermo-regulation, waste elimination, and gas exchange via the mother's blood supply; fight against internal infection; and produce hormones to support pregnancy.
Endocrine-related Organs. Several organs play a major role in helping the endocrine system to work well. Although these organs are not glands themselves, they do produce, store, and send out hormones that help the body to function properly and maintain a healthy balance. Besides providing a connection between mother and fetus, the placenta is a special endocrine organ.