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A Stolen Placenta


July 31st, 2008

A couple in New Zealand had their Subaru stolen with their newborn daughter’s placenta inside. Fortunately, the car was recovered in good condition, and baby Ella’s placenta was unharmed. The family is “ecstatic”, as they can now bury her placenta alongside 19 other family placentas on her great-grandparents’ property.

Imagine, a family burial plot for placentas, reaching back through generations. What a beautiful tradition of honoring the placenta, and their familial connection.

Unfortunately, the car was also used in a fatal shooting, to which the placenta was a silent witness. My condolences go out to the victim’s family.

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