Almost all animals that produce a placenta eat it to replenish nutrients. The same concept is true for products that contain placenta nutrients such as hair treatments and skincare. People have been doing this strange thing with the placenta for many years. In the US, it began in the 60s or 70s, but the Chinese use of placentophagy dates back 2000 years for it's anti-aging properties! In modern times, mid-wives process the placenta and put into capsules so it is easier for the mother to take. It is thought to be beneficial to women who may be susceptible to post-partem depression. Why do some people eat their placenta?
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Wow! Thanks for throwing more light on this practice of eating of placenta, it's actually weird to me though.
I think it's very weird to most. The first time I heard about it I was like what in the world 😂
One more funny story... When my oldest daughter was very young our cat had kittens. After each kitten was born, our cat would devour each placenta. My daughter was so disgusted, she said "Eww what is she doing??? That is so gross!!!" I explained to her that lots of mammals do this to replenish nutrients after birth. She asked if people do it too hahaha
Just fyi... I had three normal, healthy births. I never once even thought about placentophagy 🤣 I choose to eat my veggies instead lol