Introduction
The placenta is the interface between the foetus and the mother. The survival and growth of the foetus is essentially dependent on the formation and the full development of the placenta. It undergoes changes in weight, volume, structure, shape and function continuously throughout gestation to support the prenatal life(1). The examination of the placenta in utero as well as postpartum, gives valuable information about the state of the foetal wellbeing and this information is useful in the management of complications in the mother and the newborn(2). In cases of poor pregnancy outcome and certain maternal disorders, proper placental examination will provide useful information to the obstetrician and the neonatalogist(3).