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fromNature
1 month ago

The mini placentas and ovaries revealing the basics of women's health

In 2017, Ashley Moffett, a reproductive immunologist, walked to the pharmacy near her laboratory at the University of Cambridge, UK, to buy a pregnancy test. But it wasn't for Moffett. Her postdoc, Margherita Turco, had created what she thought might be the first cluster of cells capable of mimicking the tissue of the placenta - a placental organoid. But she needed a way to be sure.
Science
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

People Are Shocked After Calvin Harris Shared Graphic Photos Of His Wife's Placenta

One user expresses shock saying, "Nothing prepared me for the placenta." This highlights the unexpected nature of encountering images related to childbirth.
Public health
Parenting
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Everyone's talking about: Placenta encapsulation - but does it really boost recovery post-childbirth?

The placenta can be preserved and reused after birth, with encapsulation becoming a popular choice among women.
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