The placenta is a pancake-shaped organ that develops within the wall of your uterus and connects to your baby though the umbilical cord. By the end of pregnancy, it grows to be about 9 inches in ...

While your baby grows and matures over nine months of pregnancy, there’s something else growing in your uterus — and it’s responsible for keeping your baby alive. You’ve likely already heard of the ...

If you're expecting, you already know that the placenta is a vital part of your pregnancy. This temporary organ has lots of functions, including providing oxygen and nourishment to your growing baby ...