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The reproductive
organ long lauded for its richness in protein and iron may just be
the next trend in beauty. We’ve heard of ancient rituals
where people eat placenta after a birth. (Tastes like chicken? We
bet not.) And the moms in our office can certainly… Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (56) | Blog
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Chitchat about mucous plugs and episiotomies doesn't make most moms squeamish, but as a lady near the end of my third pregnancy, I just reached my limit in learning about the placenta teddy bear! Our friends over at Inhabitots are polling their green readers as to whether the toy made from the disposable organ to commemorate the birth is cute or creepy. Read More »
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If you’re a reader of this blog, you’re likely familiar with placentophagy…you know, the art of placenta consumption. Apparently the practice is brand new to Time writer Joel Stein who spent an entire article mocking his wife for wanting to consume her own placenta (with herbs!) for its…
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Posted by Cole Gamble
Placentophagia is term for eating of the placenta, and you know if there's a name for it, it's a real deal. Animals, of course, do it al the time. Anyone whose cat had kitten can attest.…
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Since a bunch of you enjoyed the baby room cuteness I sourced for you in my last cheapmommy post, I'm back with another round of attractive, 100% organic, low-budge wall art to help make your nursery truly one of a kind. Check this out! Nope, that wasn't a pic of a tree. It's a print... Read More »
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You're pregnant. You keep hearing about couples who save their baby's placenta after birth. You're too scared -- and a little creeped out -- to ask them any questions, yet you're still pondering whether or not you should do the same thing. Mostly, you're wondering what you'd... Read More »
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