<p>A human placenta was found in Wernerth Park, Oldham, Greater Manchester, on Friday afternoon. A member of the public found what they described as a "suspicious item" and immediately reported it to the authorities. &nbsp;</p>
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<h2><strong>Police and medical confirmation&nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p>Greater Manchester Police (GMP) responded to the call at approximately 2:40 pm Medical experts later confirmed that the item was a human placenta, suggesting that a birth had recently taken place. &nbsp;</p>
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<h2><strong>Search for mother and baby</strong></h2>
<p>Investigators believe the baby was likely born within the last 24 hours and are now urgently trying to locate the mother and child, who may require medical assistance.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Detective Inspector Andy Day of the Oldham district emphasised that the focus of the investigation is on their welfare rather than any criminal activity. &nbsp;</p>
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<h2><strong>No threat to public safety</strong></h2>
<p>&nbsp;"There is no risk to the wider community, however, the focus of our efforts is now on understanding the circumstances of how the placenta came to be in this location, and that no one has come to any harm," a police statement read. &nbsp;</p>
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<h2><strong>Ongoing investigation</strong></h2>
<p>Authorities are continuing their inquiries and urging anyone with information to come forward. "Incidents of this nature are extremely rare but will naturally cause concern," Detective Inspector Day stated, urging the public to assist in the effort to locate the mother and baby.</p>

Trending| Greater Manchester Police (GMP) responded to the call at approximately 2:40 pm Medical experts later confirmed that the item was a human placenta, suggesting that a birth had recently taken place.

A human placenta was found in Wernerth Park, Oldham, Greater Manchester, on Friday afternoon. A member of the public found what they described as a "suspicious item" and immediately reported it to the authorities. Also Read | Thailand earthquake: Woman gives birth to baby on Bangkok streets Police and medical confirmation Greater Manchester Police (GMP) responded to the call at approximately 2:40 pm Medical experts later confirmed that the item was a human placenta, suggesting that a birth had recently taken place. Also Read |Myanmar earthquake | Terrifying moment infinity pool spills over into street, sweeping people away in China’s Yunnan. Watch Search for mother and baby Investigators believe the baby was likely born within the last 24 hours and are now urgently trying to locate the mother and child, who may require medical assistance. Detective Inspector Andy Day of the Oldham district emphasised that the focus of the investigation is on their welfare rather than any criminal activity. Also Read | Egg vendor gets Rs 50 crore tax notice due to fraudulent use of PAN, Aadhar No threat to public safety "There is no risk to the wider community, however, the focus of our efforts is now on understanding the circumstances of how the placenta came to be in this location, and that no one has come to any harm," a police statement read. Also Read | Solar Eclipse 2025: Solar Horns to be visible in THESE places. What are they? Ongoing investigation Authorities are continuing their inquiries and urging anyone with information to come forward. "Incidents of this nature are extremely rare but will naturally cause concern," Detective Inspector Day stated, urging the public to assist in the effort to locate the mother and baby.

Human placenta found in Manchester park, Police launch search for mother and newborn

<p>Researchers have reported the critical role of the level of oxygen in the placenta in the growth of the human brain during the last trimester of the development of foetus.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Scientists underscored the placenta's pivotal role as a mediator between maternal health and foetal brain health.</p>

<p>Emma Duerden, Canada Research Chair in Neuroscience &amp; Learning Disorders at Western University and a scientist at Lawson Health Research Institute led an interdisciplinary team in a study that deployed Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) for the study.</p>

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<p>The research, published in the JAMA Network Open, builds upon previous findings correlating placental health and childhood cognition.</p>

<h2><strong>What does it mean?</strong></h2>

<p>The study's innovative approach to imaging placental growth could pave the way for early interventions and therapies for neurodevelopmental disorders. The placenta, a crucial organ during pregnancy, serves as the primary conduit for oxygenation and nutrients to the foetus.</p>

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<p>Lead author Emily Nichols, a research scientist said: "If there is anything wrong with the placenta, the foetus might not be receiving the nutrients or the levels of oxygenation it needs to thrive."</p>

<p>Factors such as poor nutrition, smoking, substance use, chronic hypertension, anaemia, and diabetes may lead to foetal growth restriction, affecting approximately six per cent of all pregnancies globally.</p>

<p>Duerden further said, "An unhealthy placenta can place babies at risk for later life learning difficulties or even neurodevelopmental disorders."</p>

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<p>"We are just scratching the surface," meaning that this research could open the doors&nbsp;to understanding and addressing placental-related issues during pregnancy.</p>

<p>The research is also deemed&nbsp;an important first step in biomarking the impact of oxygenation levels in the placenta. The expecting mothers can then be made clinically equipped to&nbsp;consider changes to deal with less-than-ideal placental conditions.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Researchers have reported the critical role of the level of oxygen in the placenta in the growth of the human brain during the last trimester of the development of foetus.

Researchers have reported the critical role of the level of oxygen in the placenta in the growth of the human brain during the last trimester of the development of foetus. Scientists underscored the placenta's pivotal role as a mediator between maternal health and foetal brain health. Emma Duerden, Canada Research Chair in Neuroscience & Learning Disorders at Western University and a scientist at Lawson Health Research Institute led an interdisciplinary team in a study that deployed Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) for the study. Also read | Celebrities Who Announced Their Pregnancy in 2024 The research, published in the JAMA Network Open, builds upon previous findings correlating placental health and childhood cognition. What does it mean? The study's innovative approach to imaging placental growth could pave the way for early interventions and therapies for neurodevelopmental disorders. The placenta, a crucial organ during pregnancy, serves as the primary conduit for oxygenation and nutrients to the foetus. Also read | Maternal heart health: Understanding and managing cardiovascular issues in pregnancy Lead author Emily Nichols, a research scientist said: "If there is anything wrong with the placenta, the foetus might not be receiving the nutrients or the levels of oxygenation it needs to thrive." Factors such as poor nutrition, smoking, substance use, chronic hypertension, anaemia, and diabetes may lead to foetal growth restriction, affecting approximately six per cent of all pregnancies globally. Duerden further said, "An unhealthy placenta can place babies at risk for later life learning difficulties or even neurodevelopmental disorders." Also watch | US court confined Mifepristone use to seven weeks of pregnancy × "We are just scratching the surface," meaning that this research could open the doors to understanding and addressing placental-related issues during pregnancy. The research is also deemed an important first step in biomarking the impact of oxygenation levels in the placenta. The expecting mothers can then be made clinically equipped to consider changes to deal with less-than-ideal placental conditions. (With inputs from agencies)

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