Maternal obesity alters the structure of the placenta (a vital organ that nourishes the baby during pregnancy) more than gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM; a condition is diagnosed by poor glucose ...

Preeclampsia, intrauterine fetal growth restriction, and other "great obstetrical syndromes" have been linked to disordered placenta development, so understanding the structure and function of this ...

To help close this knowledge gap, Lewis, along with placenta researcher Michelle Desforges at the University of Manchester, and bioinformatician Michele Darrow at the Rosalind Franklin Institute, ...

The placenta plays a central role in fetal development by regulating nutrient transfer, hormonal signaling, and immune interactions, thereby shaping lifelong health outcomes. Evidence from ...

In many cultures, the placenta is more than tissue left over after birth. It may be understood as spiritually linked to the ...

The placenta grows and changes shape throughout your pregnancy. Any vaginal bleeding, abdominal pain, or back pain may indicate a more serious issue that your doctor needs to address. Share on ...