Wednesday 28 September 2016

Placenta umpires tug-of-war between Mother and Baby for nutrients

Cambridge researchers have found that the placenta plays a key role in deciding how nutrients are shared between a pregnant mother and her baby. 1 in 8 expectant women in the UK still suffer with pre-natal complications, mainly caused by problems with the placenta. It’s hoped the study will provide an insight into how intervention could help.

Warning: The following news report contains images of a medical nature.

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