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A member asked:

When does the placenta attach to the uterus?

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Immediately: As soon as the developing embryo is implanted in the uterus and the placenta begins development.

Dr Klauber agreed

Answered 2/4/2012

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4-5 days: About 4-5 days after the sperm and egg meet (conception), the fertilized egg implants in the uterine lining and begins placenta development. The placenta is very functional by 12 weeks.

Dr Hickerson and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/11/2019

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