One popular theory is that the position of your placenta might reveal your baby’s sex. It claims that an anterior placenta (attached to the front of the uterus) means you’re having a girl, while a ...

Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS), between 10-13 weeks, is a test for placental cells, whereas amniocentesis, which occurs between 15-20 weeks, is a test for amniotic fluid. Both tests are highly ...

The chorion lies closest to the placenta. The chorionic sac encompasses the fetus and the amnion and is covered with chorionic villi until the 8th week. After the 8th week, these villi are ...

The human placenta is a unique organ that forms under specific physiological conditions and plays a crucial role in nutrient and metabolite exchange between the mother and fetus. Research on the ...