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Placenta Previa
Author Byline: Dr. Amos Grunebaum, MDLarge Image: What is the placenta? What is placenta previa and how common is it? Are there different types of placenta previa? Symptoms, Diagnosis and...
View ArticleUmbilical Cord Information and Anomalies
Author Byline: Dr. Amos Grunebaum, MDThe umbilical cord is a narrow, tube-like structure that connects the developing baby (also referred to, in medical terms, as the fetus) to the placenta and...
View ArticleUmbilical Cord Information
Author Byline: Dr. Amos Grunebaum, MDQ: What is the umbilical cord?A: The umbilical cord is a narrow, tube-like structure that connects the developing baby (also referred to, in medical terms, as the...
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Marijuana and Pregnancy
Author Byline: Dr. Amos Grunebaum, MDLarge Image: Is it safe to use marijuana (weed or cannabis) during pregnancy?Cannabis (weed or marijuana) is legal now in over 30 states in the US and more...
View ArticleHyperemesis Gravidarum and Second Trimester Complications
A recent study published in BJOG claims second trimester hyperemesis gravidarum may be associated with pregnancy complications involving the placenta. While evidence backs study author claims,...
View ArticleLow Sodium Diets for Managing Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension
When a woman is diagnosed with gestational hypertension, she may wonder if following a low sodium diet which is otherwise known to reduce blood pressure may be helpful.Read more
View ArticleHormones Impact Stress, Memories, Understanding Social Cues
New research shows an unexpected link between sex hormones and cognitive function, such as memory and interpreting social cues, in females.Read more
View ArticleHow Mom Can Pass Stress to Her Baby Through Placenta
Mothers may pass stress onto their babies two different ways, according to new studies. Findings show that mothers could pass the damaging effects of stress onto their newborns through their...Read more
View ArticleAntibacterial Products May Promote Nasal Staph Infections
Triclosan is a synthetic compound used in many personal care products labeled as antibacterial. It is considered safe to use, however, recent studies suggest otherwise.Read more
View ArticleEating the Placenta - Placentophagia
The placenta is a fetal organ consisting of an umbilical cord, membranes (chorion and amnion), and placental body. The placenta is a unique pregnancy organ which functions to sustain nutrition...
View ArticleDiabetes and the First Trimester of Pregnancy
Women who have diabetes are at increased risk of complications in pregnancy, including increased risk of birth defects or fetal death.Read more
View ArticleChrissy Teigen and John Legend Suffer Pregnancy Loss After Placenta...
Model Chrissy Teigen announced late yesterday on Instagram that she and husband John Legend, lost their baby due to complications with the placenta. Learn more about placenta complications.Read more
View ArticleIs it Safe to Eat Your Placenta?
While most existing data on postpartum placental consumption is anecdotal and not scientific, there are many cultures who view placental ingestion as an essential part of the postpartum period.Read more
View ArticleNew Studies Confirm Importance of Placenta for Pregnancy Health
The placenta is one of the most mystifying organs in the human body. It is the only organ that can be grown in an adult body and every child’s life depends on it. Study of the placenta is...
View ArticleWhat Happens in the Delivery Room After Labor is Over?
All women, no matter who they are, go through the same general process after labor, as long as the birth was uneventful from a medical perspective. The cord is clamped and cut and baby is placed...
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