A mother looking for a solution to dealing with postpartum symptoms, sought out alternatives to help avoid these symptoms. Amanda Carney chose the uncommon method of consuming her own placenta. Having researched the benefits of placenta encapsulation, Amanda discovered that the placenta’s rich nutritive properties can counter act not only postpartum depression, but upon consuming the placenta capsules, she experiences increased milk production. Although Amanda believes that consuming her placenta did help her in having a more pleasant postpartum experience, she understands that a variety of studies are out there that may contradict her opinion. Regardless of whether or not the benefits were from placebo or if it were truly from the placenta consumption, she feels that she has a stronger bond with her child. In the future, if she does become pregnant again, Amanda will choose to encapsulate and consume her placenta, having had a most pleasant postpartum experience.

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