Identical (monozygotic) twins develop from a single egg-sperm combination that splits into two. If the split is delayed, usually a week or so after conception, the processes of growing a placenta, ...

Mono-mono twins are an incredibly rare type of identical twins who share both a placenta and an amniotic sac. While this makes for a high-risk pregnancy, advances in monitoring and treatment have ...

Allison Reidenbach was asked if she wanted to donate her twin babies' placentas to Lifeline of Ohio about an hour before she was to have a Caesarean section at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital for the ...

Twins are wonderful, but they can bring complications. Sharing a placenta impacts your baby's nutrient supply, growth, and pregnancy monitoring. Even your delivery plan may change. Knowing how it ...

Pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia and preterm birth often arise during the late stage of pregnancy. However, researchers have primarily relied on placental cells from early pregnancy to ...

Birth tissue donation is part of a growing statewide program with thousands of participants run through Tennessee Donor Services. Donated birth tissue can help burn victims recover. Nashville-based ...