A placental blood extraction device comprises a receptacle for receiving a placenta with umbilical cord, the receptacle comprising a compartment arranged to receive the placenta； and a tube extending from the compartment for receiving the umbilical cord； wherein the receptacle is selectively removable from the device for receiving the placenta. The placental blood extraction device may comprise a pressure application device for applying pressure to a placenta, the pressure application device comprising a plurality of pressing members for applying pressure on a plurality of regions of the placenta.
