The placenta is one of the most remarkable organs in the human body, and yet most people know very little about it until they’re pregnant. Here’s what certified nurse midwife Diane Johnson, APRN-CNM, wants you to know.

If you’re pregnant or planning to become pregnant, you may have heard about the Rh factor. Here’s what it means, why it matters during pregnancy and how a simple shot can protect your future pregnancies.

For some patients, placenta position can affect how they feel their baby move, how closely they’re monitored and even how they give birth. Certified nurse midwife Diane Johnson, APRN-CNM, shares the details.