Welcoming a little one into this world is a beautiful, yet daunting task.
It’s no wonder exhausted new mothers are willing to try anything to improve their postpartum health!
While it may have recently entered mainstream conversation, it is not a new idea.

Placentophagy is a common practice in Chinese medicine (viaWhat to Expect).
Before we talk about the possible benefits of eating your placenta, well, what exactly is the placenta?
Feel free to take a pause here to marvel at how awesome female bodies are!

According toThe Conversation, the most popular method of consumption is by putting it into capsules.
One placenta can make anywhere from 100-200 capsules.
No joke…I will be sad when my placenta pills run out.

They are life changing!
#benefits #lookitup" (viaParents).
all the benefits are thought to be placebo effects."