SAEDNEWS: Some claim that the human fetal placenta has numerous benefits for the mother, but researchers have not yet found any scientific evidence to support this claim.
According to Saed News, citing Ruziatow, some claim that the human placenta has many benefits for mothers. However, researchers have so far found no scientific evidence to support these claims. Despite this, some celebrity mothers chose to consume their placenta after giving birth and shared their experiences publicly. Some took it in capsule form, others in smoothies, and some even described its taste as pleasant.
Below are some famous women who reportedly consumed their placenta after childbirth:
Star of “The Big Bang Theory”
Mayim Bialik has defended women who choose placentophagy. She wrote: “I ate my placenta. I am not a bad person, nor crazy.” She also claimed that humans are the only mammals that sometimes choose to eat their placenta, and suggested it may have evolutionary benefits.
As a mother of two, Bialik described the taste of her placenta as “delicious.”
Kourtney Kardashian has three children, but only after the birth of her third child did she decide to consume her placenta. She reportedly enjoyed the experience and shared a photo of placenta capsules on Instagram, writing that she felt sad when they were finished and described them as life-changing.
Katherine Heigl, who has two adopted children and one biological child, revealed that after the birth of her son, she sent her placenta to a specialized center to have it turned into capsules.
Actress Nikki Reed, wife of Ian Somerhalder, has one son. She once posted a photo on Instagram showing a jar of placenta capsules and wrote that she was sad they were running out, describing the experience as something she wasn’t ready to say goodbye to.
After giving birth to her daughter, Chrissy Teigen experienced postpartum depression. After her second child, she tried placentophagy to help prevent a recurrence. She joked about it, saying that in Los Angeles it was quite normal and that placenta could even be grilled.
Hilary Duff has three children. She revealed that after her second child, she consumed her placenta in a smoothie, describing it as “the most delightful smoothie I’ve had.” She said it was packed with calories, fruits, and extracts, and surprisingly tasty.
Instead of eating her placenta, Camila Alves, wife of Matthew McConaughey, and her husband chose to bury it and use it as fertilizer for a mango tree. McConaughey said that years later the tree bore fruit, and the family celebrated it together.
The placenta is an organ that forms in the uterus during pregnancy. It provides oxygen and nutrients to the fetus through the umbilical cord and removes waste products. It plays a vital role in connecting mother and baby while ensuring their blood does not mix.
Some believe that consuming the placenta may increase breast milk production, reduce postpartum depression, and improve sleep. However, no scientific evidence has confirmed these claims.
