Tag: placenta
‘ Natural-killer ‘ Cells can Help Women Avoid a Fatal Childbirth Risk
Reading Time: 3 minutesOne of the most dangerous risks expectant mothers face as their delivery date approaches is a surprisingly common condition with a little-known name: placental accreta. In normal childbirth, the placenta […]
Why One Twin is Often Smaller than the Other
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhen a baby is born small, it’s often attributed to genetic factors or maternal risk factors like poor nutrition or smoking. But a twin study led by researchers at Boston […]