How do umbilical cords work?

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Is it fecal matter that passes through mothers stommach directly to the fetus’ intestines. You know.. like a “human centipede” situation, but without any mouth sewed to a butthole.
ALSO: WHERE DOES THE FETUS’ SHIT GO???

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The fetus doesn’t eat, therefore it doesn’t defecate. The fetus gets nutrients from mom via the arteries in the umbilical cord. The fetus can defecate in the uterus, but this is rare and considered a medical emergency due to risk of aspiration

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