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Ingesting the Placenta—Should You?

There’s a growing trend of women taking home their placenta and ingesting it after delivering a baby. Are there benefits to this? Certified nurse Midwife Debra Penney talks about why some people think it’s a good idea but why medical professionals don’t recommend it. She discusses the research and risks of placenta encapsulation and ingestion.

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