PlacentaCon 2018 PlacentaCon 2018 will be June 16, 2018. Full speaker lineup and presentations are listed at PlacentaCon.com. Get your ticket today, or sign up to be an affiliate and earn 20% of ticket sales, OR a free ticket to the conference! Who is Speaking: Experts in placentophagy, postpartum support and breastfeeding; published authors; and […]
Placenta vs Placebo UNLV Research Study Results
The papers from the Placenta versus Placebo double-blind controlled research study out of UNLV have been published. S.M. Young, et al., Effects of placentophagy on maternal salivary hormones: A pilot trial, part 1, Women Birth (2017), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2017.09.023 S.M. Young, et al., Placentophagy’s effects on mood, bonding, and fatigue: A pilot trial, part 2, Women Birth (2017), […]
Are Placenta Capsules Dangerous?
Co-authored by Nicole Link-Troen, Richmond VA. In the last few months, a few highly sensationalized articles have been published from some in the medical community, critical of placenta consumption. Since I’ve been publishing articles on placenta consumption for 12 years, it’s nice to see it gaining some more mainstream attention. These articles are interesting […]
Can I get Group B Strep from Placenta Capsules?
Group B Strep Transmitted via Placenta Capsules There is an alarming article on a case study which has just been released by the CDC, cautioning the ingestion of placenta. The situation arose out of Oregon state whereby a baby was diagnosed with Group B Streptococcus agalactiae (GBS), after successfully completing treatment for it and being […]
Two Easy Ways to Treat Thrush
Natural Treatments for Thrush You’ve seen the tell-tale white spots on your baby’s tongue, and maybe your nipples are feeling a little bit itchy. Oh, no! It could be thrush! Don’t panic, there are a couple of quick, easy and natural things you can start doing at the first signs of thrush to help […]
New Research Published on Experiences with Placentophagy
Eating the Placenta after Childbirth — Researchers from Three Academic Health Centers Explore Perceptions of Health Benefits and Risks New Rochelle, NY, February 1, 2017— Placentophagy–maternal consumption of the placenta–has become increasingly prevalent in the past decade among women seeking to promote health and healing during the postpartum period. But how much do clinicians […]