THE anatomy of the Placenta has been studied by the best anatomists from Fabricius and Harvey to Hunter, Von Baer, and Sharpey; but much remained to be done when Prof. Turner took up the investigation ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Circumvallate placenta is a rare condition that occurs when the amnion and chorion fetal membranes of the placenta fold backward around the edges of the placenta. The placenta helps a fetus grow ...

The placenta is a temporary organ that grows during pregnancy to filter oxygen, blood, and nutrients to your baby. After you give birth, you will also deliver your placenta shortly after. Sometimes ...

In almost all mammals, the placenta - the organ that develops in pregnancy to provide oxygen and nutrients to the baby and remove waste products - is eaten by the mother immediately after giving birth ...

During pregnancy, the placenta secretes hormones that increase insulin resistance, which may cause gestational diabetes (GD). Left untreated, diabetes can damage the placenta. GD begins in the ...

What Is an Anterior Placenta? The placenta is an organ that forms specifically during pregnancy. The placenta begins to grow at the location where the fertilized egg attaches itself to the uterine ...

When the placenta fixes itself to the front of your stomach, it’s called anterior placenta. While typically not a concern, it may cause potential complications. The placenta is a unique organ that’s ...

Pregnancy is a life-changing milestone for any family and is an experience filled with anticipation. However, many think that child birth of the baby is the end of the journey, but childbirth is ...

Placenta previa occurs when the placenta covers the opening of the cervix during the last months of pregnancy. This condition can cause severe bleeding before or during labor. The placenta develops in ...