- Improved mood
- Increased energy
- Improved lactation
About the study:
- 189 women over the age of 18 participated
- average participant age was 31
- Participants were recruited through social media sites and message boards with assistance from Jodi Selander, a Certified Placenta Encapsulation Specialist (and Principal of Placenta Benefits Ltd) in Southern Nevada
- Women who had ingested their placenta after birth of at least one child were included in the survey
- The survey was conducted between Oct & Nov 2010
- 91 % from the U.S.
- 93 % Caucasian
- 90 % married
- 58 % with income over $50,000 a year
According to the survey, the top three negative side effects of placentophagy were:
- Unpleasant burping
- Headaches
- Unappealing taste or smell
Human Maternal Placentophagy: A Survey of Self-Reported Motivations and Experiences Associated with Placenta Consumption