Sentences with phrase «placentophagy in»

Whatever the cause of placentophagy in the animal kingdom, it's clear that moms from across the world are pleased with the results from utilizing their placenta for postpartum recovery.

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In fact, a published 2010 study by Young and Benyshek did not find any evidence of human maternal placentophagy as a traditional cultural practice among a sample of 179 societies around the globe.

In fact, the argument those mothers stay and eat the placenta, sometimes taking hours, rather than leave the site is evidence that the behavior of placentophagy is not just about cleaning up the nest.

More recently, the practice of placentophagy, or eating the placenta, has risen in popularity among women in North America, according to The Atlantic.