New research just published in the journal Birth has shown that placentophagy does NOT cause harm to babies. After reviewing about 23,000 birth records, researchers Melissa Cheyney (Oregon State University) and Dan Benyshek (UNLV) found NO increased risk for newborn babies among the women who chose to consume the placenta. This flies in […]
Research
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 […]
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 […]
Isn’t the Placenta Full of Toxins?
Two questions I get asked most often: 1) “The placenta is a filter, so aren’t you just ingesting all those toxins?” 2) “Even if the placenta does contain good things, you’re just destroying them with the processing.” I am very pleased to report that the answer to both of those questions is “NO”. […]
