Velamentous cord insertion is a rare pregnancy complication in which a fetus's umbilical cord doesn't properly connect to the placenta. The placenta is a unique organ that develops when you're ...

A procedure can preserve fertility and potentially save the lives of women with a serious pregnancy complication called placenta accreta. Results of the new study showed that placement of balloons in ...

The placenta is a temporary organ that grows during pregnancy to filter oxygen, blood, and nutrients to your baby. After you give birth, you will also deliver your placenta shortly after. Sometimes ...

If the placenta partially or entirely blocks the regular vaginal delivery route, a doctor may refer to this as placenta previa. The placenta is an organ that develops inside the uterus during ...

When the placenta fixes itself to the front of your stomach, it’s called anterior placenta. While typically not a concern, it may cause potential complications. The placenta is a unique organ that’s ...

After giving birth, your placenta will deliver within 30 to 60 minutes, but you may be wondering how this happens. Placenta delivery depends on if your baby was delivered vaginally or via C-section.