My GF just asked me to eat her placenta with her once the baby is out??

Question

She says it's for good luck......

Is this normal?

Answer 1

I think it sounds really gross. Have you seen what it looks like when the placenta itself is delivered????

Answer 2

my tattoo artist and his wife did this... i thought it was disgusting, but i know it is PACKED with all the nutrients you could imagine, and if she is breast feeding, maybe its a good idea for her to do it. I've heard some Oji-Cree natives hanging the placenta in a bag over the babys crib as well.... i don't know whats going through their minds, but their was NOOOOOOO flipping way i was saying yes to this when i was asked. What if i bent in to get the baby and this placenta came swinging into my face!!?? lol

Answer 3

i've heard people doin that in like 3rd world countries. but its really weird...maybe you should talk more with her to see why in the world she would want to do this. my opinion- its so not normal

Answer 4

Well yes it is done but I'm not sure whether you would call it 'normal' i.e most people don't.

Is there a cultural reason for her request?

Personally I wouldn't and I'm pretty sure some hospitals won't give it to you but you should sit down with her and ask her her reasons for this.

After that, its up to whether you want to...

Answer 5

Sounds very disgusting to me.

Answer 6

Ive heard people who have done that...The doctor was telling us that. I guess its up to you :) I doubt it would hurt you in anyway although it would be rather gross lol.

Answer 7

She should eat the whole thing - it's full of nutrients her body will need. Have a bite for moral support.

Answer 8

Apparently it's really healthy. Has a lot of nutrients. Animals do it.

Some people eat it raw, some people cook it, or some people keep it in a jar.

I guess it's pretty normal.

Answer 9

never heard that one ... and no i dont think that's normal  

Answer 10

I'm currently pregnant and the idea of eating the placenta really doesn't appeal to me, but some people do take them home and cook them and then eat them. I'm not sure why, maybe it is good luck but i personally wouldn't and don't know anyone one that has.Do you??

Answer 11

THAT MAKES ME WANT TO VOMIT.

ugh go ahead; its up to you,

i wouldnt recommend it. !

Answer 12

this made me throw up a little in my throat...that is unsettling, normal uh, no. arent you the breastmilk drinker? lol. you guys are all up in the different.

Answer 13

You ask some weird questions!

Answer 14

I've heard that certain cultures do that ... I wouldn't, I find it quite disgusting!!!!

Answer 15

maybe you should just buy her a horseshoe or something, that sounds very disgusting, and i wouldn't want any part of that.

maybe u can ask her to bread and deep fry it 1st, placenta tenders