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How many layers protect the baby throughout the pregnancy?
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See below: The layers are as follow: skin, subcutaneous fat, muscle, peritoneum, hollow organs and viscus (intestines) peritoneum, uterine muscles, placenta and then amniotic fluid. I may have left of a couple but that is pretty close. These layers provide "protection" to the baby from outside trauma.
Answered 4/24/2015
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