June 8 (UPI) --Testing hormone levels in the placenta during the first trimester can help identify women who will develop potentially life-threatening disorders during pregnancy, according to a study ...

About one million pregnancies in the United States end in miscarriage each year. Additionally, about 20,000 end at or after 20 weeks of pregnancy in stillbirth, with about 50% of these cases ...

"Undead" cells in the placenta that spew proteins may help explain cases of heart failure that happen in late pregnancy and the early postpartum period. When you purchase through links on our site, we ...

Researchers at Wakayama Medical University in Japan have discovered that amyloid-β deposits disrupt the formation of the ...

Infections can trigger pregnancy complications, and now, new miniature versions of the placenta are helping show why. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

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Content warning: This interview includes discussion of miscarriage and pregnancy loss, and may be triggering for some listeners. The placenta is an incredible body part. It’s the only organ grown ...

An ultrasound scan is a helpful way to check your pregnancy progress. It can also detect problems early. One such issue is ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. The placenta is what develops in the ...

An anterior placenta is when the placenta attaches to the front of the uterus, near the belly. It’s a common and typically non-risky position, but it might make it harder to feel baby kicks. Finding ...