Is it normal to eat your placenta?
Some people eat their placenta after giving birth, but it’s not common and hasn’t been shown to provide health benefits. Placenta products can carry infection risks, so it’s wise to talk with your healthcare provider before consuming them.
You may hear about placenta being cooked or turned into capsules after birth. It’s a personal choice for some, but plenty of people find the idea unappealing, and it isn’t a routine practice for most new parents.
There’s no good evidence that eating placenta improves mood, energy, milk supply, or recovery. Processing it into capsules may not reliably remove germs, and contaminated products have been linked to infection risks for both parent and baby.
If you’re considering it, talk it over with your healthcare provider first; if you’ve already eaten it and you or your baby develops signs of illness, get medical advice promptly.