After I delivered my son, my body forgot to complete the next step. Now, I want other moms to know the warning signs of this serious pregnancy condition.

The inner cell mass gives rise to the fetus, while the surrounding trophectoderm transforms into the placenta. After implantation, the trophectoderm starts reshaping the endometrium. A layer of ...

Here’s how it works. Assisted reproductive technologies (ART), such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), may affect the epigenetics of the placenta, slightly raising the risk of certain health ...

The vessels of the placenta are derived from the mesoderm. The implantation process occurs within 5–8 days of fertilization by attaching the blastocyst to an optimal location of the uterus.