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Why do people eat placenta? Typically, women eat their placenta after delivery to reap potential benefits, such as a quicker recovery from birth. The practice is called placentophagy and, according to one study, 25 percent of women would be willing to try it.
Some people believe that eating the placenta can prevent postpartum depression; ease bleeding after delivery; promote a healthy hormone balance in the body; improve mood, energy and milk supply; and provide important nutrients, such as iron.
In some cultures it's not uncommon for a woman to eat the placenta after giving birth. Is there any validity to the arguments that claim doing so has benefits? WebMD explores the science.
Eating placenta, or placentophagy, is becoming increasingly popular among new moms. But does consuming this temporary organ really offer health benefits?
Thanks to celebrities and social media, in recent years, a surprising trend has emerged among laboring moms: eating the placenta following birth. Clinically known as placentophagy, this trend has become a practice more women are curious about as they prepare for delivery.
The practice of women eating their placentas after giving birth is known as placentophagia. It’s often practiced in home births and alternative health communities.
At present, there is an increasing interest in placentophagy among postpartum women, especially in the United States. The placenta can be eaten raw, cooked, roasted, dehydrated, or encapsulated or through smoothies and tinctures. The most frequently used preparation appears to be placenta encapsulation after steaming and dehydration.
Proponents of eating the placenta say the practice has benefits — but there are risks, too. Here's what you need to know about eating the placenta and how to decide if it's right for you.
Is eating the placenta beneficial? Proponents of the practice, which is known as placentophagy, claim it can boost milk supply, reduce the risk of developing postpartum depression, and replenish...
Placenta eating may seem like a farfetched trend but a growing number of women are doing this across North America and even in Southern Nevada, according to a new survey conducted by UNLV anthropologists.