A group of doctors is warning against a growing trend among celebrities and some new parents that sees moms consume the placenta after birth in an effort to stave off postpartum symptoms. The warning ...

A groundbreaking study by UNLV researchers shows that taking placenta capsules has little to no effect on postpartum mood, maternal bonding, or fatigue, when compared to a placebo. Consuming the ...

Sautéed or blended into smoothies raw, the placenta is becoming an increasingly popular side dish for women after childbirth who are hoping it will help boost their energy and mood. Some new mothers ...

When Calvin Harris posted to Instagram intimate photos of his wife, Vick Hope, during and immediately after the birth of their son Micah, fans were full of congratulations. But the last few slides ...

Vick Hope and Calvin Harris recently announced they’d welcomed a baby boy into the world in a series of Instagram posts. The posts showed photos of Harris and the baby, named Micah, and photos of Hope ...

Experts have warned against taking trendy placenta pills, claiming that the spongey organ can contain viruses, bacteria and even heavy metals due to its role of filtering the blood and protecting the ...

Some mothers – and chefs - swear by the nutritional properties of the placenta. Now parents are being offered the chance to benefit from its vitamin and mineral content in pill form. For £175, midwife ...

This article was originally published on The Conversation. Read the original article. In almost all mammals, the placenta—the organ that develops in pregnancy to provide oxygen and nutrients to the ...

A recent case study published by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlighted that capsules of dehydrated placenta prepared for human consumption can be a source of infectious agents. Credit ...