Diagram of 3 basic types of placenta, according to degree of invasion of the womb. Fetal tissues (pale pink) and maternal tissues (dark pink) are always separated by the chorion.

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 ...

Maternal obesity alters the structure of the placenta (a vital organ that nourishes the baby during pregnancy) more than gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM; a condition is diagnosed by poor ...

The mammalian placenta is a sort of armored car protecting a developing fetus. All manner of infectious agents attempt to break in, but few of them can. Science in Focus. This story is part of a ...

Placenta plays active part in transferring vitamin D to fetus during pregnancy Date: March 8, 2022 Source: eLife Summary: Scientists have shed new light on the role of the placenta in managing the ...