Dr Rajan stresses that male genetics plays a crucial role in placenta-formation, which can influence pregnancy complications later.

Pregnancy is often framed as a woman’s sole responsibility, with society quick to blame her body when complications arise. But growing evidence shows that men’s biology and genetics play an equally crucial role - influencing everything from placental development to pregnancy risks. Far from being a one-sided process, pregnancy is shaped by both parents’ contributions, and paternal factors can be just as decisive in determining outcomes.

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Dr Karan Rajan, a UK-based NHS surgeon and popular health content creator, has highlighted how

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