Preeclampsia, intrauterine fetal growth restriction, and other "great obstetrical syndromes" have been linked to disordered ...

Researchers found 12 different types of plastic in placentae—with significantly higher levels in those from preterm births.

Study finds higher levels of microplastics in preterm placentas, raising concerns about its impact on fetal development and maternal health.

A new study has found that microplastics and nanoplastics accumulate in the placenta at much higher levels in preterm births ...

As the pregnancy progresses, cytotrophoblast cells keep dividing ... A lot of what researchers in the field know about human placental development comes from morphological, immunohistochemical, and ...

During human pregnancy, the maternal immune system develops and changes, providing protection for the growing placenta and fetus. These protective changes provide mechanisms allowing two ...

The new study finds higher concentrations of microplastics and nanoplastics in the placentas of preterm infants compared to ...

The placenta also functions as an endocrine ... There are strong inherent difficulties associated with research on human pregnancy, including the associated ethical problems providing ...

And so, human evolution has occurred both due to, and in spite of, the placenta. Every pregnancy, unthinkingly, must navigate ...

Researchers identified genes that could explain why some assisted reproductive technologies, like IVF, carry a higher risk of growth and metabolic issues in offspring.