"After-births" refers to the placenta and any fetal membranes that are delivered after a baby is born. Some synonyms for this term include the "afterbirth," the "postpartum placenta," and the "fetal membranes." The afterbirth is a crucial component of childbirth, as it helps to nourish and sustain the growing baby throughout the nine months of pregnancy. It also provides essential nutrients and oxygen through the umbilical cord until the moment of birth. After the baby is delivered, the after-births are typically expelled from the mother's body through the process of natural or medically-assisted delivery.