Placenta previa is a rare pregnancy complication that causes the placenta to partially or fully obstruct the cervix.

Research led by the University of Cambridge has found the first clear evidence that the "good" gut bacteria Bifidobacterium ...

By Stephen Beech A "good" gut bacteria found in probiotic drinks and tablets leads to a healthier pregnancy, according to new ...

A new study has identified that a deficit in the placental expression of the gene insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGFBP1) and low IGFBP1 circulating levels are associated with insulin resistance during ...

Researchers from UCLA and Cedars-Sinai have developed a new way to detect a potentially life-threatening condition that can occur during pregnancy. The condition, placenta accreta spectrum disorder, ...

The placenta's response to infections from malaria, toxoplasmosis and listeria has been mapped in high resolution, possibly paving the way for new treatment options. The first panoramic view of ...

The placenta could be one reason why some women develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy, a new study finds. A deficit in the way the placenta expresses the gene for a hormone called insulin-like ...

(MENAFN- The Conversation) During pregnancy, the placenta is the lifeline between mother and baby. It supplies the foetus with oxygen and nutrients, removes waste products and acts as a partial shield ...

We have all had one, and we owe our lives to it. It’s the first organ to develop and it simultaneously serves as the lungs, kidneys, immune system, and digestive tract, to name a few, in a fetus while ...

The CDC has urged pregnant people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 because of the potential risks to the mother and fetus Julie Mazziotta is the Senior Sports Editor at PEOPLE, covering everything ...