Marilen Benner

GRAPHICAL SUMMARY 245 9 CHAPTER 1| INTRODUCTION >10% 3-7% 1% Preeclampsia (#1 Cause Maternal Mortality) Growth Restriction Miscarriage Pregnancies a ected in developed countries Healthy Placenta Healthy O spring Healthy Uterus • Uterine health is closely linked to placentation and thus development of the unborn child. • Pregnancy complications affect a large part of all pregnancies. • Understanding how formation of placental connection is regulated is paramount to improving diagnostic methods and developing treatments.