Maternal placentophagy as a possible cause of breast budding and vaginal bleeding in a breast-fed three month old

Placentophagy, or the practice of placental consumption, has grown in popularity over the past decade. Although advocates endorse prevention of postpartum depression, increased breastmilk production, reduction in postpartum bleeding and provision of nutrients postpartum, scientific studies have failed to demonstrate benefit. No studies have explored the impact of placental hormone consumption on the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis of the offspring.

Source: Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology - September 20, 2018 Category: OBGYN Authors: Kathryn Stambough, Angela Hernandez, Sheila Gunn, Oluyemisi Adeyemi-Fowode Source Type: research