Cannibal Mama
Would you be Hannibal Lector to boost milk production, fight postpartum depression, reduce pain and increase energy? Because the Kardashians did, I shall not, well in this case, I did.
What do Kim and Kourtney Kardashian, January Jones and Alicia Silverstone have in common? Besides being Hollywood celebrities, they are among a growing number of Western women who have eaten their own placenta. Now, you don’t have to eat the placenta in its raw form. There are placenta encapsulations for that purpose.
What is a Placenta?
The placenta is the organ connecting a fetus to its mother’s womb. In addition to being a barrier that protects against infection, it transports oxygen and nutrients from the mother and helps remove chemicals and waste products that can harm the fetus. Many animals are known to consume their placenta after giving birth, but should you?Your placenta is an incredible organ that nourished your baby. So instead of wasting those valuable nutrients by throwing the placenta away after she’s born, doesn’t it make more sense to put them back into your body? Rituals around the placenta go back thousands of years, and span many cultures and traditions.
80% of new moms experience baby blues. I was determined to do everything in my power to avoid baby blues. After both deliveries, I requested my nurse to store my placenta into the cooler I brought to the hospital; my trusted source who is also a doula picked up the cooler. Steamed, dried, created capsules and delivered the next day. My magic morning pill.
Long nights, exhaustion, feeling thin? Pop the magic P! Your newborn is crying, your breast are raw and swollen, pop the magic P! Magic P is known to level out hormones, increase energy, and boost milk production. It’s loaded with vitamins B6, B12 and iron.
Fyi- Its not FDA approved and some studies suggest it can cause infections. DDD (do due diligence). It is a personal choice, and whether you choose to eat or not; it’s a magical organ. Looks like a tree, with many branches; tree of life!