November 2018

Abstract Human maternal placentophagy, the behavior of ingesting the own raw or processed placenta postpartum, is a growing trend by women of western societies. This study… Read More »Human placentophagy: Effects of dehydration and steaming on hormones, metals and bacteria in placental tissue

Abstract The use of placenta preparations as an individual puerperal remedy can be traced back to historical, traditional practices in Western and Asian medicine. To… Read More »Placenta – Worth Trying? Human Maternal Placentophagy: Possible Benefit and Potential Risks