Different types of these medications probably make little to no difference in avoiding manual removal of the placenta and may not reduce the need for a blood transfusion. More research is needed to ...

Active management of the third stage of labour involves giving a prophylactic uterotonic, early cord clamping and controlled cord traction to deliver the placenta. With expectant management, signs of ...

They buried the placenta with sacred medicine — cedar and natural tobacco — and planted a tree over it, a physical marker of their daughter's connection with Mother Earth.

These 13 celebrity moms consumed their placentas -- which is a controversial topic -- but is believed to have certain health benefits.

Jon Scarlett-Phillips, 40, was captured meeting his half-siblings during an episode of the U.K. TV show 'Long Lost Family,' released June 25 ...

After she gave birth, what should have been the most joyful moment of Anna's life turned into a medical emergency. Here is her story of placenta accreta.