Scientists are uncovering how the placenta, long viewed as a temporary pregnancy organ, acts as a powerful biological predictor of lifelong health, linking prenatal environments to future risks of ...

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 ...

Can the placenta predict lifelong health? Research shows that placental function may influence future disease risk.

Ultrasound during pregnancy is the most exciting part because it helps you see your baby. However, it also shows vital information about the womb environment in which your baby is growing. The ...