Researchers found 12 different types of plastic in placentae—with significantly higher levels in those from preterm births.

They have already been proposed to predict cardiovascular disease risk, but collecting measurements of pregnant uteri to ... basic functional unit of the human placenta—the placentone.

The new research project now aims to provide a holistic view of the significance of plastic particles during pregnancy. To ...

In addition to the link between microplastics and preterm births, another study published in 2024 revealed that one in 10 premature births in the U.S. could be linked to parental exposure to ...

A new study has found that microplastics and nanoplastics accumulate in the placenta at much higher levels in preterm births ...

Study finds higher levels of microplastics in preterm placentas, raising concerns about its impact on fetal development and maternal health.

The placenta also functions as an endocrine ... There are strong inherent difficulties associated with research on human pregnancy, including the associated ethical problems providing ...

New research shows cannabis use, including CBD and THC, during pregnancy may affect fetal growth and cause behavioral changes ...

Preterm birth (PTB) continues to pose a challenge in neonatal medicine, and it is the major cause of perinatal morbidity and ...

Researchers identified genes that could explain why some assisted reproductive technologies, like IVF, carry a higher risk of growth and metabolic issues in offspring.