Is it normal to eat placenta?
Hmm.Worth a closer look
Some people eat their placenta after giving birth, but it’s uncommon and not proven to offer health benefits. Because processing may not kill harmful germs, it’s worth discussing with a healthcare provider before doing it.
It’s called placentophagy, and while some people eat the placenta raw, cooked, or in capsules, it isn’t a routine practice. People may do it because they’ve heard it helps with mood, milk supply, or recovery, but those benefits haven’t been proven.
The placenta can carry germs, and processing it into capsules doesn’t reliably make it safe. If you’re considering it, talk it over with your healthcare provider first; if you’ve already eaten it and feel unwell, contact them for advice.