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A mum of four has defended her decision to drink a raw placenta smoothie after the birth of her baby.

Sasha Blaney followed in the footsteps of celebrities like the Kardashians and Hilary Duff, by consuming her own placenta after giving birth. Her birth photographer, Jaydene Freund from Cradled Creations, captured footage of Sasha drinking a placenta smoothie not long after the birth of her baby, including the recipe for the postpartum beverage.

Making placenta smoothie

Placenta smoothie

The informative video details the benefits of a placenta smoothie, including reducing postpartum bleeding, improving milk supply and energy and preventing postpartum depression. It shows the placenta smoothie being prepared, and includes the following recipe:

Placenta Smoothie Recipe

  • 3cm round piece placenta
  • fresh berries
  • yoghurt
  • banana
  • juice and ice

Jaydene recently shared the footage, which was filmed some time ago, attracting praise from many mums who had consumed their own placentas.

“Found this old footage and thought it needed its own post,” Jaydene wrote. “There are so many benefits to consuming your placenta … but have you heard of consuming it as a smoothie?”

Some mums revealed they’d had their placenta encapsulated, while other enjoyed placenta smoothies for weeks after birth. The post also attracted praise from a doula for breaking the stigma of smoothie consumption.

However, one follower wasn’t as supportive. “While there may be some benefits, they have not been proven. The risks outweigh the benefits! As a maternity nurse consuming your placenta could be deadly to your newborn. Yes I know the facts. Yes it is research based. And yes it is NOT medically recommended to consume your placenta.”

It prompted a response from Sasha, who defended her decision. “My mum is a midwife so I am pretty sure if there was any evidence showing that consuming your placenta can be deadly to your newborn she would have stopped me from doing it. As would her four practice partners!”

Is it safe to consume placenta?

While some mums choose to eat their placenta raw via a smoothie, or cooked like steak, others choose to have their placenta steamed, dried, ground into a powder and made into capsules.

There are claims that consuming placenta can boost milk supply or reduce the risk of postpartum depression, but there’s no clear evidence to support these claims.

The Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration says new mums should be aware of the ‘potential health risks associated with the preparation and consumption’ of placentas.

It warns that human placenta may contain and transmit bacteria and viruses.

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  • No thanks I would rather have a cup of tea.

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  • This is both gross and dangerous.

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  • Sorry but I wouldn’t do it. I have heard some mothers say that breast feeding is too much like an animal, I wonder how they would see this.

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  • Some animas eat the placenta, I think if we were meant to it would be something that was instinctual and mundane and depicted in history. We do not need to and frankly the thought turns my stomach.

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  • I’m sorry but I could never. Just MAYBE encapsulated but not like this

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  • Each to their own, but god no I wouldn’t do it. Having it in pill form maybe, but not in a smoothie.

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  • I’ve seen this before. I don’t think it would taste very good.

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  • Nope, I just couldn’t do it, it doesn’t sound right.

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  • I don’t think I will be jumping on this trend any time soon

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  • Each to their own. I have heard many benefits from placentas but ummmm… yeahhh I defs not for me.

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  • No that its no from me….

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  • No thank you, not for me, but each to their own!

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  • Definitely not something I would have done. I’m sorry but it makes me feel ill just thinking about it. It’s your choice whether to consume it or not but I’ll certainly be leaving it.

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  • Oh my goodness!! Have never heard of this. Just a thought, there are so many ways to boost milk supply and for other mentioned reasons. I can’t even digest this news, but that’s me. Whatever suits to others and they know what is best for them. All the best girl!!

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  • No. Not at all thanks. Each to their own placenta…!

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  • I don’t think this is something I will try… I’ll leave that for others.

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  • A solid no from me

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  • Oh a big no thanks for me! I’ll pass on possible benefits.

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  • No. I don’t want anything to do with my placenta after it has exited my body! I’ve heard they have great benefits, but I’d seriously pass on consumption of it.

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  • I’m with the Australian Therapeutic Goods Association. Pretty sure they would know their stuff and honestly the thought of it makes me feel sick. However each to their own

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