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- Globally, doctors have started using the placenta for treatment purposes. Among the different treatment purposes, the amniotic membrane of the placenta is used to treat eye diseases such as corneal defects, chemical burns etc. It has also been used for vaginal reconstruction surgery and treatment of non-healing tropical ulcers.
- When a child is in the womb, it is attached to the mother through the placenta which delivers oxygen and nutrients to it. It also keeps the mother’s blood separate from the baby’s to protect it against infections. Until recently, placenta was considered useless post-delivery.
- Amniotic membrane is the innermost layer of the placenta. It protects the baby from any harm and has natural therapeutic actions which help the baby develop.
- The membrane is obtained post-birth from mothers who are willing to donate. Some companies also sell it. It can be stored for a long period of time at -80 degree Celsius. It has healing properties that aid in ocular surface repair



