Researchers found 12 different types of plastic in placentae—with significantly higher levels in those from preterm births.

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Placenta accreta is a health condition in which the placenta the source of food and oxygen for the foetus attaches too deeply ...

Maternal stress could leave epigenetic imprints on genes in the placenta associated with cortisol -- a necessary hormone for fetal development -- and this would affect the baby's development from very ...

Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood has unveiled its new $68 million birthing center with private rooms, modern ...

New research shows cannabis use, including CBD and THC, during pregnancy may affect fetal growth and cause behavioral changes ...

CBD is gaining popularity as a remedy for pregnancy symptoms like nausea and anxiety, but new research suggests it may not be ...

A new study has found that microplastics and nanoplastics are present in significantly higher amounts in the placentas of ...

Dr. Michael Funaro was recognized for his role during the 11 hours a patient was under anesthesia after complications while ...

Singer and actress Son Dam-bi, who is due to give birth in April, revealed that she has not been able to exercise due to the ...

there are many ways to use your placenta after giving birth, including turning it into a salve or making jewelry from it. Chrissy Teigen even claimed that eating her placenta helped her avoid ...