Most of what I know with fasting is that for health benefits, it causes autophagy, which leads to all the health benefits. Essentially (in lay-mens terms), autophagy is when the cells recycle because you are not eating nutrients. They are using the stuff within the cells to create the energy they need to operate.
What does the placenta do? The placenta is an organ that develops in your uterus during pregnancy. This structure provides oxygen and nutrients to your growing baby and removes waste products from your baby's blood. The placenta attaches to the wall of your uterus, and your baby's umbilical cord arises from it. In most pregnancies, the placenta attaches at the top or side of the uterus. Various factors can affect the health of the placenta during pregnancy, some modifiable and some not. For example: Maternal age.
The placenta is an amazing organ that plays a crucial role in pregnancy in keeping the baby alive and well. When it is delivered after the birth of the baby, it looks somewhat like a piece of liver, and usually weighs about one sixth of the baby's weight.he placenta also produces vast amounts of the female hormones oestrogen and progesterone. These hormones have a role in stopping any contractions in the uterus before the baby's birth and also in preparing the uterus and maternal tissues for labour.