Delivering a baby is hard work. Aptly named labor, the process before childbirth can be physically and emotionally taxing — and even painful. While no two patients experience labor and delivery the ...

The placenta keeps the fetus healthy in the womb and, after birth, can be donated to strangers to offer "miraculous" healing power. The Cleveland Clinic describes the vital role of a healthy placenta.

Pregnancy is a delicate journey, and the placenta plays a central role in nourishing the baby. But in some cases, the placenta may separate from the wall of the uterus earlier than expected. This ...