REPORTED BENEFITS OF POSTPARTUM PLACENTAL CONSUMPTION
Alleviated postpartum bleeding.
Improved and accelerated healing and recovery.
Prevention or treatment of anemia.
Replenishment and regulation of hormones.
Enhanced uterine involution (uterus return to pre-pregnancy size).
Reduced maternal postpartum pain.
Improved lactation and facilitated bonding with the baby.
Improved quality of sleep.
List Adapted from Jodi Selander, Allison Cantor, Sharon M. Young & Daniel C. Benyshek: “Human Maternal Placentophagy: A Survey of Self-Reported Motivations and Experiences Associated with Placenta Consumption.” Ecology of Food and Nutrition, 52:2, 2013, pp 93-115.
