Your labor is over! Your sweet baby is finally in your arms and the tough job of childbirth is nearly complete. All that remains is tying up the loose ends, so to speak, and this means the delivery of ...

The placenta has long been thought to produce serotonin during pregnancy. But in a new study, Yale researchers shatter the deep-rooted hypothesis — and show that the placenta doesn’t produce serotonin ...

Some options may carry health risks, so it's important to be informed. Discuss any plans for your placenta with your healthcare provider in advance. Curious about things you can do with your placenta ...

British model Iskra Lawrence knew her unmedicated water birth would be painful. But what came as a surprise was the tremendous relief she felt after delivering the placenta. "It's the best feeling in ...

Some women eat the placenta, but few have tried turning it into a keepsake. Nov. 10, 2009— -- After the baby is born and the cooing in the delivery room begins, parents may do a variety of things ...