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- afterbirth
- the material providing nutrition for an unborn baby which is expelled after the birth
- amnion
- a membrane covering an embryo when first formed
- amniorrhexis
- a breakage or rupture of the amnion
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The placenta is delivered as part of the afterbirth with a small gush of blood.
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The unborn baby is surrounded by the amnion which protects it.
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Amniorrhexis is more commonly known as "breaking water" and is a sign that birth is imminent.
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