Using ultrasound to measure blood flow in the placenta and the fetus could help spot issues tied to low birth weight, researchers report. As the Dutch investigators explained, about 10% of fetuses ...

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. Tiana-Rose, ...

The placenta and the hormones it produces may have played a crucial role in the evolution of the human brain, while also leading to the behavioral traits that have made human societies able to ...

Andrea Canning Recalls 'Chaotic' Birth of Her Sixth Child After Her Placenta Wouldn't Detach. Andrea Canning welcomed her sixth child — and first son — on June 18. By. Anya Leon.

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 ...

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 ...

Although the ultrasound technician checks the position of the placenta and umbilical cords during the 20-week ultrasound, little further attention is paid to it beyond that. And that is a shame ...

Recent research suggests a placenta that works properly might be even more important than previously thought. Myriam Hemberger of the Babraham Institute and the University of Cambridge, along with ...