Do you think the end of the eating of the placenta has robbed women of the fullness of mammalian motherhood?

Question

(Suggested by an answer by Tracey)

Do you think the cessation of the eating of the placenta has robbed women of the worthy experiences of mammalian motherhood? (In times past mothers would eat their placenta for nourishment.)

Answer 1

You are assuming all mammalian mothers did this at one time (they did not), so obviously it is irrelevant to motherhood and is more of a preference.

Answer 2

No, I doubt ALL mamals eat their own placenta.

Answer 3

What's wrong with steak?

If this did used to happen, there's certainly no need for it anymore.

Answer 4

in times past huh?

like what times, i dont see it in any history books.  I also dont recall reading it in prehistoric antropology... cite something... maybe if it's reputable, I'll raise an eyebrow at you...

Answer 5

ha.  you can't even get mothers to breast feed these days, because it's "icky" or "not convenient".  (even though their breast cancer rates go WAY up, and the baby is more likely to get sick, more likely to have allergies, and some say more likely to have SIDS) There is no WAY women would do this, ever.... you just can't reason with Americans, let alone American women.  

(the proof will be the shower of thumbs down)

Answer 6

Never heard that before; what I think is when a mother takes on and nurses her babies that clinches it right there.  I nursed all 5 of mine for 2 straight years; with the exception of one of them 3 years.  Actually truth be told upon first glance I thought this was some new way to express about abortions.

I brought up nursing because there is so much in human milk that can benefit our children.

Answer 7

Yeah, sure.

Answer 8

This isn't times past.  Nobody eats placentas.

Jesus.

Answer 9

No, I think it shows growth and intelligence.  We have enough food and knowledge we don't need this type of animistic nourishment.

Answer 10

I refuse to eat placenta, why don't you eat the eggs your kids came from.

Answer 11

Did you watch that disgusting video of UK women eating each others placenta's - All it robbed me of was my whole appetite, Sicko's, hope you don't agree with this foolishness too!

Answer 12

YUCK!!!!!!!!

Answer 13

The placenta is a rich source of vitamins and minerals and if collected just after birth it can be simmered for a few hours and it makes a lovely soup if you add some chopped vegetables.

Answer 14

Can I have Worcester sauce on it?

Answer 15

Absolutely not.

Answer 16

I think I just puked in my mouth a little... Look, I have 4 children and I DO NOT feel robbed because I missed the whole eating of the placenta. Have you ever seen a placenta? Its not exactly Delicious looking. Besides, when women were doing that is was because there was a lack of adequate nutrition available. That is not the case any more (in most places).

Answer 17

:S id rather not try it out thanks..

Answer 18

Um, no.