After Birth Service

One father's reaction to his wife's intention to have her placenta encapsulated after a hospital birth. Many of us (especially our husbands!) can relate to this hysterical account of their experience. This link includes a video of the placenta specialist preparing the capsule remedy. Prepare to laugh out loud!

Read about research done at Harvard in 1933. These physicians injected 15 children with placenta, and their results were remarkable. "Last week the Journal of the American Medical Association took note of Drs. McKhann & Chu's work and applauded: ''Certainly ... a new approach to the prophylaxis and treatment of infectious diseases."

BBC News - Nov. 17, 2009: read about a Dutch athlete undergoing treatment in Serbia for an ankle injury. You guessed it -- another placenta-related remedy!

So you don't think you can actually EAT the placenta? Do what the starlets do -- ingest it via the skin of the face! I just wanna know whose placenta they're using. Did someone say, "OH! That placenta is pretty! I think I'll smear it on my face!"

Look at these pictures with the intention of being awed and amazed! As we grow in understanding of this amazing organ that sustains developing life, we realize it is unthinkable to throw it out like garbage ...without realizing it's full and intended potential for the new mother and child. Beautiful.

The Placenta - Lifelines After Birth: this well-written article confirms what we already know - the health properties of the placenta are becoming widely recognized and valued!

This little hobby farm in Michigan has grown to be THE place for quail, local honey, Kombucha SCOBY's ....oh, see for yourself! You'll enjoy cruising this delightful site. Come back often!

Good ideas for healthier eating for infants and toddlers. This is a wonderful site with good ideas on lots of healthy topics!

This one will give you chills. There is no disputing the power of a mother's love. This Australian couple's story is a miracle! Read more about 'Kangaroo Care'.