Placenta previa is a type of condition that occurs when the placenta tends to cover the cervix either completely or partially ...

Despite being one of the most important organs, the placenta is one of the least understood. “It’s such a fascinating organ,” said Norah Fogarty, a developmental biologist at King’s College London.

the placenta must also be delivered to prevent life-threatening bleeding and infection. When giving birth to her daughter North and son Saint, Kim Kardashian suffered from placenta accreta, a serious ...

Some people believe ingesting the placenta can help with postpartum depression, post-delivery bleeding, increased milk supply, and hormonal imbalances. "Ingesting the placenta is a practice that ...