The placenta never fails to amaze. The conventions that we take for granted as required for the normal formation and function of other organs are often flouted by placental trophoblasts, the ...

The CDC has urged pregnant people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 because of the potential risks to the mother and fetus Julie Mazziotta is the Senior Sports Editor at PEOPLE, covering everything ...

The placenta keeps the fetus healthy in the womb and, after birth, can be donated to strangers to offer "miraculous" healing power. The Cleveland Clinic describes the vital role of a healthy placenta.

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. The placenta is what develops in the ...

New research suggests the coronavirus can invade and destroy the placenta and lead to stillbirths in infected women. It’s an uncommon outcome for any pregnancy, but women with COVID-19 face an ...

Pregnant women undergo all kinds of medical checks. This is to monitor the health of both the mother and child and to detect potential abnormalities as early as possible. Subscribe to our newsletter ...

Scientists have used a spectroscopy technique to identify and characterize microplastics in the human placenta. The study published in the journal Science of The Total Environment provides a detailed ...

This post-birth brew is something to coo about. A new mom says placenta smoothies have helped her bounce back after having a baby — and they’re so delicious she’s even whipped some up for her fiancé.

The placenta, amniotic membranes and umbilical cord helps in a many medical procedures, including surgeries and treatment of ...

Dear Doctors: Can you please talk about placenta accreta? It happened to my sister, and she had serious medical issues when she had her baby. How can you know that you have it? Does it run in families ...

Pregnancy is a life-changing milestone for any family and is an experience filled with anticipation. However, many think that child birth of the baby is the end of the journey, but childbirth is ...

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide. Although the development of these disorders is most commonly associated with lifestyle factors like obesity, increasing evidence ...