In this episode of AgainstThe Grain, I get real about the placenta—yes, that weird-looking organ that everyone ignores.

I dive into what it actually does, its cultural significance, and why placentophagy (yep, eating it) can help with postpartum recovery.

We chat delayed cord clamping, bust myths, and I empower you to make your own choices about your placenta and postpartum journey.

I also break down practical tips for placenta encapsulation and how it can boost your mood, bonding, and overall recovery.

Takeaways:

The placenta is a vital organ— not just biological waste.

Cultures around the world respect the placenta, but Western medicine mostly ignores it.

Placentophagy (eating your placenta) may help postpartumrecovery—even if science hasn’t fully caught up.

Delayed cord clamping is non-negotiable

There are so many myths about the placenta—let’s bust them.

You have the right to keep your placenta and use it however you want.

Placenta can be encapsulated into pills for postpartum health benefits.

The power of oxytocin from your placenta

Had a C-section? Find out if you can use the placenta

Empowerment in childbirth & making your owninformed decisions

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