Some are calling liraglutide,a new drug approved for weight loss, a 'gamechanger' in the fight against obesity, but a new study finds the drug also carries significant side effects.
The umbilical cord connects a baby in the womb to its mother. It runs from an opening in your babyâs stomach to the placenta in the womb. The average cord is about 50cm (20 inches) long. The umbilical cord carries oxygen and nutrients from the placenta into your babyâs bloodstream.
Your baby is constantly adapting to life inside the uterus. By this week, the umbilical cord has formed. It will be your babyâs connection to you throughout your pregnancy, providing oxygen and nourishment for your baby and disposing of your baby's wastes. In addition, your baby's digestive tract and lungs continue to form.