This article originally published in Fun & Fit Life Magazine, March 2010
By Jodi Selander
The placenta is generally referred to as “after birth”, as though it were merely a remnant of the pregnancy. In this view, it completes its role of supporting the newborn baby and is rendered useless upon its birth. Simultaneously, over 80% of […]

This article emphasizes the importance of postnatal nutrition. I appreciate that he mentions the placenta as a source for replenishing what is lost during pregnancy. Use your placenta, mamas!

The Deep Need for a Comprehensive Postpartum Vitamin System for all Postpartum Women
by Dr. Dean Raffelock
Throughout the past 30 years in private practice, hundreds of women have […]

Monitoring of the third and final stage of labor, the birth of the placenta, needs to be more closely monitored. Postpartum hemorrhage is increasing, with very negative effects on maternal outcomes. The placenta itself is wonderful for helping to stop hemmorhage - placing a small piece of fresh placenta on the inside of the cheek […]

Yoga is wonderful exercise for the new mama. I have only heard about prenatal yoga, but here is a video for postnatal yoga. What a find! I wanted to share it, for those of you who want to get into shape after having your baby.

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