https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 27 May 2026 02:57:48 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-eat-the-placenta/page/2#post-1052360 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 13:07:29 +0000 Vegmama 1052360@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ree723: Agreed ... I wish there were more studies either way, ya know? </p> <p>I'm not sure I'd try my breastmilk, but I don't drink milk in general. Seems like all milk is for babies, but I have to admit, I am curious! My husband says he won't, but I keep teasing him with the, "You'll drink cows milk, but not breast milk?", and he just rolls his eyes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-eat-the-placenta/page/2#post-1051001 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 04:36:11 +0000 Ree723 1051001@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Vegmama: I exclusively breastfed (+ solids) for 13 months and never once tried a drop of it. I view eating a placenta differently though. Breast milk is well known to be specifically designed for infants with everything they need. I haven't yet been sold on the idea that placentas are on the same level. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-eat-the-placenta/page/2#post-1051000 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 04:28:35 +0000 PrincessBaby 1051000@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Placenta eating is definitely not for me.</p> <p>And I have been BFing almost 9 months and I have never tried my own milk. I just couldn't, lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-eat-the-placenta/page/2#post-1050936 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 23:39:26 +0000 anonysquire 1050936@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@autumnlove: and I'm the opposite I guess. I'll eat my placenta but everything about breast milk makes me queasy :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-eat-the-placenta/page/2#post-1050934 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 23:37:11 +0000 autumnlove 1050934@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Vegmama: I've tried a few drops of my milk. I'm not disgusted by placenta consumption...it just isn't for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-eat-the-placenta/page/2#post-1049985 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 14:49:24 +0000 Arden 1049985@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did. DH and I encapsulated it ourselves. I could feel a real marked difference in my mood on the days I took it. My milk supply was fantastic. Also, I never had any postpartum hair loss! </p> <p>I'll do it again next time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-eat-the-placenta/page/2#post-1049959 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 14:38:13 +0000 Mrs. Twine 1049959@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JessKas: You can process yourself, even do encapsulation at home, if you are really interested and cost is a factor. We wanted to save money and also the only person near us who did encapsulation had moved out of state before Lowly was born. We did not encapsulate, but did the processing ourselves. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-eat-the-placenta/page/2#post-1049947 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 14:34:36 +0000 Vegmama 1049947@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ladies who are disgusted by the placenta encapsulation: How do you feel about breastfeeding/breastmilk? Would you try your own? </p> <p>I know it's not the same thing, honestly just curious! </p> <p>I see it as a product my body is creating for a healthy pregnancy, and if it can help during the PP period, then I'll try it. I do think it's a little gross, and I have a hard time swallowing pills anyway, but again, if it helps, I can't think of a reason not to take them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-eat-the-placenta/page/2#post-1049378 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 11:25:58 +0000 catomd00 1049378@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No way. The thought absolutely nauseates me. I don't even want to see it after. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-eat-the-placenta/page/2#post-1049327 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 11:07:07 +0000 JessKas 1049327@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I looked into getting it encapsulated, but decided against it because it was expensive. If I had a hard time emotionally after pregnancy, I would do it with subsequent pregnancies. So far I have felt great though.</p> <p>I have a couple of friends who made smoothies with theirs. That grosses me out so much... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-eat-the-placenta/page/2#post-1048434 Wed, 28 Aug 2013 06:59:14 +0000 FarmWifeGina 1048434@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Didn't with my first two births, but after huge milk supply issues both times and crazy PPD after my last birth, I'm definitely doing it this time. At one time I would have said, "HAAAAAYYYYLLL NO, I will never be that crunchy!" but now I'm at the point where I could probably do a raw smoothie if I had to. But planning to have it encapsulated anyways- I'll be taking a million and one other capsules to help with my supply issues, I probably won't notice a few more with dried organ in it, lol.<br /> I would like to point out that even animals with no predators eat their afterbirths. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-eat-the-placenta/page/2#post-1042045 Sun, 25 Aug 2013 08:24:47 +0000 GrapeCrush 1042045@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, it's definitely not for me </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-eat-the-placenta/page/2#post-1041937 Sun, 25 Aug 2013 01:31:23 +0000 luckypenny 1041937@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes. Had it encapsulated by my doula. It gave me the opposite effect. Increased PPD/PPAnxiety! The day I stopped taking them I felt like my old self again! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-eat-the-placenta/page/2#post-1041920 Sat, 24 Aug 2013 23:56:57 +0000 Corduroy 1041920@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My doula encouraged it and I went into labor with an open mind about it. After seeing my meconium slathered placenta I knew I couldn't eat it in any form. Maybe next time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-eat-the-placenta#post-1041878 Sat, 24 Aug 2013 22:36:40 +0000 skibobrown 1041878@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't, but I very well might the next time around... even though I was totally weirded out by the idea originally. I had really horrific PPD after my daughter was born, and I'd do anything to make that not happen the next time around. I know placenta encapsulation isn't a 100% cure for PPD, but people say it works wonders on your postpartum mood, so I figure it can't hurt! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-eat-the-placenta#post-1041814 Sat, 24 Aug 2013 21:14:12 +0000 lemondrop 1041814@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not my kind of thing, but I would look into it if I had depression. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-eat-the-placenta#post-1041776 Sat, 24 Aug 2013 20:37:55 +0000 NavyRN2012 1041776@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Never crossed my mind, but I don't think it is for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-eat-the-placenta#post-1041716 Sat, 24 Aug 2013 19:18:56 +0000 Mrs Hedgehog 1041716@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No. I didn't ask and they didn't offer. Just not my thing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-eat-the-placenta#post-1041713 Sat, 24 Aug 2013 19:17:43 +0000 Andrea 1041713@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not for me either! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-eat-the-placenta#post-1041711 Sat, 24 Aug 2013 19:16:47 +0000 PurpleUnicorn 1041711@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, I have no interest and the idea sounds gross to me although I admit I've done no research on why someone would. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-eat-the-placenta#post-1041704 Sat, 24 Aug 2013 19:08:07 +0000 betsyboop 1041704@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-eat-the-placenta#post-1041632 Sat, 24 Aug 2013 17:50:53 +0000 doodlepoodle 1041632@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjazz: Bahaha I think I'd choose barf (thousand island dressing) on a cheeseburger over placenta too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-eat-the-placenta#post-1041630 Sat, 24 Aug 2013 17:48:24 +0000 Smurfette 1041630@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@babyjmama: ditto! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-eat-the-placenta#post-1041609 Sat, 24 Aug 2013 17:00:34 +0000 Ree723 1041609@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Negative. The thought of eating something that came out of me grosses me out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-eat-the-placenta#post-1041574 Sat, 24 Aug 2013 15:27:00 +0000 BSB 1041574@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would consider encapsulating it. I, also, have a history of depression so if it helps prevent or reduce PPD, it might be a good idea for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-eat-the-placenta#post-1041570 Sat, 24 Aug 2013 15:18:25 +0000 MamaMoose 1041570@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope, this was not for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-eat-the-placenta#post-1041569 Sat, 24 Aug 2013 15:15:32 +0000 BabyMats 1041569@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No..didn't even cross my mind </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-eat-the-placenta#post-1041550 Sat, 24 Aug 2013 14:39:16 +0000 mrsjyw 1041550@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-eat-the-placenta#post-1041548 Sat, 24 Aug 2013 14:33:27 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 1041548@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not for me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-eat-the-placenta#post-1041543 Sat, 24 Aug 2013 14:23:30 +0000 oliviaoblivia 1041543@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope. </p>