The mom's diet goes through her digestive tract, as it normally would. Nutrients are absorbed some through the stomach, and more so through the small intestine. They are broken down into their smallest components, and Mom's blood reaches the baby through<span> the blood vessels in the placenta and umbilical cord.</span>
The mom's diet goes through her digestive tract, as it normally would. Nutrients are absorbed some through the stomach, and more so through the small intestine. They are broken down into their smallest components, and Mom's blood reaches the baby <span>through the blood vessels in the placenta and umbilical cord.</span>
