π Fetal Circulation π Essential for Obstetrics, Pediatric Nursing, and Anatomy Exams β I. Introduction / Definition: Fetal circulation is the blood flow system of the fetus that allows oxygen and nutrients from the placenta to reach fetal tissues, bypassing the non-functioning fetal lungs. β βFetal circulation refers to the unique system of blood flow that supplies oxygenated blood to the fetus through the placenta and bypasses the fetal lungs