Here's why:
* Placenta Function: The placenta is a temporary organ that connects the developing kitten to the mother's womb. It provides oxygen and nutrients to the kitten and removes waste products.
* Birth Process: During birth, the kitten emerges from the birth canal, followed by the placenta. The placenta is usually expelled shortly after the kitten is born.
So, while the placenta is crucial for the kitten's development in the womb, it is not a part of the kitten at birth.