Category Archives: Placentas

Placentophagia is act of eating one’s placenta after birth. Almost all non-human mammals eat placenta for good reasons, but it’s not so common in humans — are we missing something? Perhaps people view placentophagia as a form of cannibalism or perhaps … Continue reading →

Appropriate Placenta Care for home birth, birth centre and hospital births It is very important that your placenta is properly handled, sealed and refrigerated until I am able to collect your placenta. To ensure this please make sure you read … Continue reading →

For centuries the placenta has received ceremonial handling by many cultures around the world. In western medicine the human placenta is usually regarded as nothing more than human waste. Revered for its symbolism of life, spirit and individuality, it is … Continue reading →