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Vaccinations for pregnant women. Yetter JF. Examination of the placenta. American Family Physician 57 5 Join now to personalize. One of the many remarkable things about pregnancy is that you're not only growing a new human being, but also an entirely new organ.
And pretty much everything your baby needs to develop and thrive flows through it. Find out all about the amazing placenta, including when it forms and what it does. Photo credit: Jonathan Dimes for BabyCenter. The nutrients that have passed from mother to foetus over months of pregnancy are, some believe, still packed inside the bloody organ and should not be wasted.
Instead, the raw placenta could provide just what the mother needs as she recovers from childbirth and begins breastfeeding. And that means eating it. Some women are opting to drink the placenta in a fruit smoothie within hours of giving birth, keeping it cool and sending it off to be dried and made into capsules, or even ripping of a chunk and placing it by their gums.
They are convinced that the magic bullet gives them an energy boost, can encourage breast milk production and even prevent post-natal depression. But the company is currently awaiting the outcome of a court case that could see it shut down.
In what is thought to be the first case of its kind , Dacorum Borough Council prevented IPEN from trading in October last year over concerns about bacterial contamination. Watford magistrates heard the case and have reserved judgement on the matter. Charlie Poulter, from Reading, is convinced that ingesting a palm-sized piece of placenta within a cocktail of red berries and banana gave her energy after her labour.
It felt insignificant compared to what I had just gone through. Man up and drink it'. She had been receiving therapy for depression for 18 months when she became pregnant and was concerned about developing post-natal depression. Keep in mind, however, that there are risks involved with eating your placenta. Mainly, it could be contaminated or spread illness.
Parents can choose to donate the placenta. The nutrient-dense tissue can help with reconstructive procedures, the healing of wounds and burns, ocular procedures, spinal surgeries, and other medical needs. If donation is your plan, tell your healthcare provider in advance.
Note that parents can donate other birth tissue as well, including umbilical cord tissue, the amniotic membrane, and amniotic fluid. Find out more information at Donate Life America. If you simply can't stomach the idea of guzzling your placenta down with some frozen strawberries in a smoothie, many encapsulators also offer the option of a body salve. This purportedly may help with C-section scars , perineal tears, and cracked nipples.
Whether you go with a delicate pendant, beaded bracelet, or tiny drop earrings, having your placenta made into jewelry will make for a beautiful and constant reminder of your pregnancy—and, of course, one heck of a conversation piece. Your name: is required Error: This is required. Your email: is required Error: This is required Error: Not a valid value. Send to: is required Error: This is required Error: Not a valid value.
About the placenta The placenta is a large organ that develops during pregnancy. What happens to the placenta during pregnancy? How to keep your placenta healthy It is important to visit your healthcare provider regularly during pregnancy to check for any problems with your placenta. Speak with your doctor or midwife if you have any concerns, or if you experience: severe abdominal or back pain vaginal bleeding contractions any trauma to your abdomen, for example from a fall or car accident Placenta complications Problems with the placenta can potentially be dangerous for both mother and baby: Placenta accreta : When the placenta grows too deeply into the wall of the uterus.
This can lead to massive blood loss during or after delivery and can be life-threatening. Placental abruption : When the placenta peels away from the wall of the womb before delivery. This can cause bleeding and will mean your baby may not be getting all the nutrients they need.
In some cases, an early delivery may be needed. Placenta praevia : When the placenta partially or totally covers the cervix, the opening through which the baby will come out. This condition is more common early in pregnancy and often resolves as the placenta moves higher in the uterus as the uterus grows.
If the placenta is still covering the cervix close to the time of delivery, a caesarean section will be necessary. This can affect the growth of the baby. Retained placenta : The placenta may not come out after the birth because it is blocked by the cervix or it is still attached to the uterus. This can cause severe infection or blood loss, and can be life-threatening. Options for the placenta after the birth In some cultures, families bury the placenta in a special place.
Back To Top. Retained placenta A retained placenta is when part or all of the placenta is not delivered after the baby is born. Call us and speak to a Maternal Child Health Nurse for personal advice and guidance.
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