I can't believe I've missed this post. My husband saw the placenta because they had put it in a sealed container to dispose of it and he thought someone had brought a tupperware full of preserves...

I totally ate mine after the birth of my second child! At the risk of sounding really crazy..it was so good! And I healed much faster after that birth than my first. It's not as crazy as people make it sound...it is done (and has been done) in many cultures around the world for centuries.

I just hurled all over my computer. I wonder if I should eat it, maybe it has all the right nutrients I am now missing.

Great post! My midwife friend recommended placenta smoothies and I must it admit, I did consider it before my C-Section, but I just couldn't bring myself to do it. But I do believe in the benefits. Maybe next time!

Okay, first of all, your writing is hilarious. Second, I'm a hippie-ish, weird-ish, natural-ish, organic with cool-whip (*love* that, btw) kind of mama and I have to say, if I were to do something like that, and the odds are, like, higher that I will marry Dick Cheney in a Berkeley ceremony, raw is the only way that makes sense. Also, did I mention no freaking way? Not just no. Hell no.

Over 26 years ago, when our oldest daughter was born, in New Orleans, the doctor turned to me immediately after I had "delivered" the placenta and very nonchalantly asked "Would you like take this home?" WTF??? That was pretty much my response... LOL I did manage to incredulously ask "WHY? For what reason?" And he simply stated "So you can eat it." I again, was like "WTF???" I at first thought he was joking, to make me feel better after such an ordeal. And then assured me, that, no, he was NOT joking and that many people did this because of the many nutritious and medicinal qualities of the placenta. I ASSURED him that I had absolutely NO INTEREST in taking it with me but if he wanted, he was welcome to it! Hopefully he didn't take me up on it! It's bad enough that he had just had his arms halfway up my hooha... I hope he wouldn't eat anything that came out of it! I loved the post. Thanks for the evening laughs.

When I was a child, I had a friend whose family ate the placenta after her little brother was born. I was completely freaked out about it. Love this post! I was gagging and laughing at the same time. (Yes. That is a compliment!)

ACK!!! Sometimes, science needs to just relax and be quiet...though, now the curious part of me wonders why the body naturally spits it out instead of just absorbing it back in? Or why the body makes it so babies come out from THERE...or why....! Happy New Year lady! Swati

Mmm...I think I'd have mine fried!!! Tempura style!!!

I have heard of this, but I would NEVER do it... sounds yucky!

This reminds me of the time my mom made frog's legs and begged me to try. I wanted to puke. I just get queasy thinking about eating anything that crawls, hops all the time, and (now I'll add) comes out of one's own vagina. Eeewwww!

You can make it into jerky with one of those dehydrators. I wouldn't be able to eat it. Nope. Great for those who can, but my diet is placenta-free.

Thanks, guys, for all your hilarious comments. And no worries, I won't be inviting any of you to dinner any time soon. XOXOXOXOX

I have heard about this before - but it still made me gag. Ewww. I didn't even want to see my placenta. Guess I'm just queasy like that.

ummm.......I just encapsulated mine. ;) Take it just like a vitamin. :) Of course....being your dread locked friend, that probably doesn't surprise you. :))

Uh, eeew, Yukk. I heard of it before but didn't believe it. Is there anything that humans won't eat? Somehow I knew before reaching the end of the article your friend would want to eat it RAW :(

Naomi - I've heard about women (and men) eating placenta. In my mind, I've always tried to decide what I would say if one of my patients asked to eat her placenta or even take it home - I've decided I would say I have to ask the dr, but I would have to move quickly we send them down to the lab for testing. We put those babies in the fridge ASAP after delivery. I've seen some really ugly placentas too. Hmm food for thought. LOL! BTW - Love your name (my princess's name is Naomi).

I've seen dogs do that and knew that it was common in other cultures... but to be honest, the vividness of wordsmithing made me throw up a little bit. I can actually handle the clinical aspects without regurgiation. The post might have needed a warning for those with weak stomachs or a bit nausated.

I've heard about people planting the placenta tree, and I've heard of a few who eat it...but never in such an entertaining fashion. I love your blog.

I cannot stop laughing. Yes, I've heard of this before (having been a natural childbirth educator), however not indulged myself or known anyone to. Great blog entry!

Naomi- I would not accept a dinner invitation anytime in the near future. LOL I heard of a woman that gave birth at home. To a hunkin 11 pound baby. Unassisted. Just her ans her boyfriend. Yeah. Anyway, after she delivered she got into the shower ans was feeling light headed. She called for her boyfriend to cut a chunk off the placenta and she placed it under her tongue. She stated that she instantly regained strength. I find this all well good and fine...but I was perplexed. She did not actually consume the placenta. She only placed it under her tongue. I was pregnant with Laney-Claire at the time so I asked my maternal/fetal doctor. She told me that there was no way that just placing a piece of the placenta under your tongue could possibly give her sudden super powers. Now we have to remember this is a doctor that specializes in high risk, so it is pretty safe to say that she is not totally on the organic band wagon. I say, to each his own...but don't offer to share! LOL

I really should have thought twice about reading this post before dinner. I really, really should have.

O....M....G.... That's all I can come up with..... My mouth is still hanging open..... ~Shelley :)

An especially delightful presentation of an educational, if icccky subject.

O.M.G!!! I actually have known about this for many years - my friend and I used to have a long running joke about "The Afterbirth Cafe" where placenta is served up on crusty buns - a delicious, nutritious treat for everyone! Our slogan was "delivered fresh daily." Too, too funny...and gross. I don't care HOW nutritious it is. I just can't hang. LOL.

Ewwww!

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