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Placenta

The placenta is an amazing, disposable organ that helps sustain your pregnancy and baby throughout the nine months of pregnancy. Learn how the placenta works and what makes a healthy placenta.

Placenta Recipes
Placenta recipes are no joke.

The Amazing Placenta
Many cultures revere the placenta as an amazing organ and have rituals surrounding it. What are your thoughts?

The Placental Exam
Your doctor or midwife will perform a complete placental exam after the birth of your baby. Take a look at a placenta and see what they are looking for to ensure your health and the health of your baby.

Umbilical Cord Care for Newborns
How to care for your newborn baby's umblical cord, from cutting the cord to when the cord falls off!

How to Cut an Umbilical Cord
Learn the basics of cutting an umbilical cord - a great primer for dads who want to cut the cord at the birth of your baby!

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