Placentas: stem cell stores help restore premie brains

Offers hope for all CNS injuries PREMIUM CONTENT

One of my favorite tv shows is the British drama, “Call the Midwife.” In a recent episode, senior midwife Sister Monica Joan, gazed at a freshly delivered placenta and marveled at its intricate anatomy. Indeed, the wonders of the placenta are plentiful, not the least of which are their stem cells. Do not cast off and throw away this treasure!