Most pregnancy complications arise not from the placenta itself, rather the risk is hidden in uterine scars resulting from old C-section. The secret is in the #uterine_scar! Entwined collagen from old ...

The discovery of a gene essential to early embryonic development sheds light on the preliminary stages of human placenta formation. A team led by scientists from the University of California San Diego ...

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 placenta.

You may worry about your baby if you find out that you have placenta previa. You are likely to be in your second trimester if you are diagnosed with it. The good thing is that this condition is only ...