Modern medicine has begun to recognize that the placenta can have significant medical and scientific value even after childbirth.

Taking dried human placenta in the form of a capsule is one of the more divided health trends to sweep China. While practitioners swear by the benefits, others view it as a controversial and ...

Placentophagy is becoming popular, thanks to health claims and celebrity advocates. And afterbirth is a surprisingly versatile ingredient – would you give it a go? The Guardian’s journalism is ...

Ms Beale said it was natural for mothers to consume their own placenta after birth A woman who was banned from using raw placenta to make smoothies for new mothers, has said she cannot afford the ...