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I will say, very politely, no way! Think of all the bacteria! That was as polite as I could be... so I'll stop now.

@Mrs. Jacks: and the smell! Ewww

I've actually read a couple of beautiful birth stories about lotus birth! It's not for me personally but whatever floats your boat...

Personally, not for me. I do think it could be done in a sanitary way, I just have no desire to do it.

Besides, why would I waste my precious placenta?! Encapsulating it helped my recovery immensely (physically and emotionally).

@Arden: I actually thought the encapsulation thing was gross until recently when I talked to a friend who did it. I actually might consider it next time around since I had such bad PPD this time.

@zippylef: I'll admit, I thought it was gross originally too. I don't think so anymore though. I could see such a marked difference (as could those around me) before I started taking them and after.
My bloating vanished the first day I took them, I had way more energy, my depression really lifted, and I felt much more capable of taking care of my baby (before I'd been scared and not wanting to be left alone with her).

One day I was really struggling (exhaustion, bursts of crying and feeling depressed, etc) and my husband asked if I'd taken my placenta pills and I realized I hadn't. Such a night and day difference.

@Arden: Thats pretty much exactly what she said. Hmmm... I think it's definitely something to look into next time around. I was in HELL the first few months and I'd do just about anything to not do that again.

I remember reading about this when I was pregnant with DS. I would never, ever, ever do this.

@Ash: oh, the smell!

@mrsjazz: I don't know why, but your comment made me laugh.

And no freaking way. You'd forever be known as the girl who carried her placenta around for ten days. I don't know if you can come back from that.

Firstly, I've never heard of this and it would definitely not be my cup of tea. Secondly, wouldn't it be difficult trying to hold/breast feed/change/do anything with the baby while also juggling the placenta?