+The umbilical cord is a vital conduit, connecting a developing [fetus](/wiki/fetus) to its mother's [placenta](/wiki/placenta). It carries nutrients and oxygen, sustaining life throughout gestation until [birth](/wiki/birth).
+## See also
+- [Pregnancy](/wiki/pregnancy)
+- [Newborn](/wiki/newborn)
+- [Amnion](/wiki/amnion)