Placenta Power: Remedies for the Postpartum Period from an Integrative and Scientific Perspective

The placenta is more than a variety of complex biological functions; it is a powerful organ, a ritual symbol, a resource, a wonder. But what are the findings of basic research when it comes to placenta remedies for the postpartum period? Enhanced milk supply, stable mood, and increased energy are among the benefits reported after the consumption of processed placenta tissue (referred to as human maternal placentophagy). Scientific publications are not always easily accessible and are often written in specialist “slang.” In this session we will take a closer look at the latest publications from the placenta lab and discuss “placenta remedies” from a perspective of integrative and holistic medicine. Based on this information, doulas can encourage their clients to make self-determined decisions during the postpartum period, free from shame and supported by knowledge.