\u003ci\u003eThe Placenta: From Development to Disease\u003c/i\u003e examines research into placental function and its clinical implications to provide a springboard for improving clinical practice and enhancing medical research. Influential information is extracted from the compelling narrative by the use of 'take home' features including: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eClinical Pearls \u0026#8211; point to important issues in clinical practice\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eResearch Spotlights - highlight key insights into placental understanding\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTeaching Points \u0026#8211; explain basic concepts for novice readers\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Placenta: From Development to Disease\u003c/i\u003e is ideal for both experienced clinicians and researchers and those new to the field. Anyone who needs to understand the central importance of the placenta in the well being of their maternal and fetal patients should read this book.\u003c/p\u003e