Micro- and nanoplastic particles accumulate to higher concentrations in the placentae of infants born prematurely than those born at term. This is the conclusion of a team of U.S. researchers who ...

Find out when the placenta forms, and how the placenta supports your baby during your pregnancy.

As the number of cesarean sections has increased over the past 30 years, a faster surgical closure technique has gained widespread use but may increase long-term complications.

Graphic content: this article includes a photo of a placenta after birth. It all began when model and actress Sophie Sumner shared a TikTok video in which she spoke about her friend who’s pregnant.