Placentophagia: Why you should eat your placenta

Placentophagia: eating your placenta post birth
Sounds pretty gross, right?

It's not.  And it's actually really good for you.
Many other countries already do this, but for some reason in the good ol' USA, it's usually discarded.  And even sometimes, if a mother asks for her placenta, a hospital will refuse.

Fun Fact:  Most mammals eat their placenta post birth.  This is not just a weird thing humans did.

(It's that pretty?)

 

Now usually, people don't eat it in this form.

It's usually dehydrated and mixed with herbs, into pill form.

 

That bad boy is loaded with good stuff.

 

For one, it's made uniquely and perfectly for the mother, with her own hormones.

Boosting immunity.
Reducing stress levels.
Replenishes (easily absorbable) iron level- which many new moms lack.

Aids in healing of uterus, reduces post partum bleeding and helps aid in uterus returning to pre birth size.

Aids in post partum depression and mood swings.

Boost oxytocin levels.
Boost milk supply.
Boosts energy levels.
Brings hormone levels to a balance.
Filled with a many natural hormones and substances.