From pills to smoothies, post-partum moms throughout history have found unique second lives for their baby’s placenta. For Melbourne mom Jessica Patra, it was burying it in the backyard and watering it with her own breast milk. “I was literally squirting my milk onto the plant outside,” Patra told news.com.au. “[It] sounds odd … Even some … Read more
Sometimes the fountain of youth pours the putrid. In search of younger-looking skin, humans have turned to all manner of questionable treatments, from bodily fluids to animal guts. Here’s a rundown of a few of the more bizarre methods for turning back the clock. A powdered bird poop facial, or what the Japanese call uguisu no … Read more
This post-birth brew is something to coo about. A new mom says placenta smoothies have helped her bounce back after having a baby — and they’re so delicious she’s even whipped some up for her fiancé. Tiana-Rose, 24, gave birth to her second son, Arnhem-Sol, six months ago and decided to include the organ in … Read more