Placenta is a peer-reviewed medical journal in the field of obstetrics and gynecology.

It provides information on scientific and clinical investigations pertaining to placental research and their applications.

[1] The journal includes full length and mini reviews, original articles, book reviews, announcements and reports, abstracts of important meetings, and letters to the editor.

[1] It is the official journal of the International Federation of Placenta Associations, which incorporates:[1]