This temporary organ that develops alongside the embryo can deliver clues regarding the health of the pregnant woman and her ...

The clocks went back in the UK last weekend, and will do the same in America this Sunday, but have you ever thought about ...

Your placenta is the lifeline between you and your ... it might reduce labor pains in a female dog as their remaining puppies are born, and it can encourage the mother to bond with their newborns.

He noted that to prevent this, an injection called oxytocin was given after the delivery of the baby to ensure the placenta ...

The placenta is delivered shortly after a baby is born, and is sometimes called the afterbirth. It is more common if a woman has had previous caesareans, fertility treatment or if they smoke.

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and obesity are at a higher risk of giving birth to smaller babies in terms of birth weight, length, and head circumference, according to a recent study ...