In a report published this week, a child born to a mother with a thin placenta has twice the risk of sudden cardiac death later in life. The study looked at birth records from Finland from the years 1934-1944. “The researchers looked at cases of sudden cardiac death that occurred outside hospitals. They found that […]
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The Benefits of Placenta and One Researcher’s View
Laree Lindburg had an enjoyable and healthy pregnancy, but the hormonal crash following the birth left her feeling terrible. Her postpartum experience was difficult due to rheumatoid arthritis, which seemed to flare up during her postpartum recovery, making her achy and sick. When Laree discovered she was pregnant again, she was immediately attracted to the […]
PBi Is Present & Growing In The United Kingdom
PBi founder and director, Jodi Selander, was recently published on Natural Childbirth, a website based in the UK. In the article, Jodi discusses the use of herbs for pregnancy and postpartum recovery. Jodi addresses ways to alleviate fatigue, contract and strengthen the uterus, and restore iron levels. Read the entire article here. PBi and […]
Where Is Your Placenta Buried?
There was a very interesting slideshow, titled Vanishing Voices, in this month’s National Geographic. According to the magazine, as many as half of the languages spoken in the world today will be forgotten and disappear in the next 100 years. So much cultural identity and significance is rooted within language. It’s not only how we […]
Placenta in Demand, Creating a Black Market in China
Placentophagy, the act of eating one’s placenta, is an age-old practice in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The practice, dating back 2,000 years, is still common in China and is thought to have anti-aging qualities. Qin Shihuang, the first emperor of a unified China, is said to have designated placenta as having health properties some 2200 […]
Victoria Beckham's Anti-aging Placenta Remedy
38-year-old Victoria Beckham wants to keep her youthful glow and she’s turned to New Zealand sheep placenta to achieve just that. The former Spice Girl pays between $500-$670 to have regular sheep placenta facials from Dr. Lancer, an Beverly Hills dermatologist. “The treatment provides instant results. Patients report decreased wrinkles and a glowing complexion. The […]