researchers are urging new moms to resist the trend of eating their placenta after childbirth, saying it's risky and does not help with postpartum depression. A new study from researchers at the B.C. "But there has been no research evidence showing that it really works, and our new study adds weight to this idea." Last year, Health Canada issued a public warning about consuming products made from human placenta, saying that it can lead to infections in mothers or their babies. She recommended that anyone who is concerned about postpartum depression should speak with their doctor or midwife, or a public health nurse.

Source: CBC News May 02, 2019 18:42 UTC