Recipe for Raw Placenta Smoothie

Blend fruits and add 50-150ml of water or fruit juice until smoothie is a drinkable consistency – serve immediately and should be consumed within 1 hour. Smoothie sized portions of placenta can be frozen and used in smoothies throughout the early days too.

Is it OK to drink your placenta?

While some claim that placentophagy can prevent postpartum depression; reduce postpartum bleeding; improve mood, energy and milk supply; and provide important micronutrients, such as iron, there's no evidence that eating the placenta provides health benefits. Placentophagy can be harmful to you and your baby.

What is a placenta smoothie?

Having a fruit smoothie with a walnut size piece of raw placenta added gives the mother a great revitalising energy boost. Made from organic strawberries and raspberries and fresh orange juice, this vitamin-rich Placenta Smoothie tastes no different to any regular smoothie – we promise!