Placentophagia” refers to the process of a new mother consuming her placenta postpartum by either eating the placenta raw, ...

I gave birth to my first child and opted not to cut the cord-and, subsequently, the attached placenta-and allow it to fall away naturally. Cord non-severance is otherwise referred to as a lotus birth, ...

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

Memorial Regional Hospital opened a new Family Birthplace with equipment and specialists to handle high-risk, complex births.

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 ...

The odds of having identical quadruplets are one in 11 million births. With Rachel Vargas's complications, her babies are one ...

Study finds higher levels of microplastics in preterm placentas, raising concerns about its impact on fetal development and maternal health.

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 ...

New research shows CBD use during pregnancy may affect fetal growth and cause behavioral changes in offspring.

Based on this, the team believe that plastics likely accumulate in the placenta over the course of a pregnancy—and more so in the case of an ultimately preterm birth. Stock image of a pregnant ...

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