Mad Mom? January Jones Eats Her Own Placenta

[Marianne]

January Jones credits eating her own placenta, along with a healthy diet and vitamins, to helping her get back to work on the hit series, "Mad Men," in a matter of weeks.

She told People.com, "Your placenta gets dehydrated and made into vitamins. It's something I was very hesitant about, but we're the only mammals who don't ingest our own placentas."

"It's not witch-crafty or anything," said Jones, who plays Betty on the TV show. "I suggest it to all moms."

In some cultures, it is commonplace to consume the afterbirth. While placenta encapsulation is not FDA-approved in the U.S., the practice has become more popular as midwifery and home births continue to rise in this country.

Research has shown that the afterbirth is indeed a nutrient-packed pouch, and it has been touted as a way to prevent post-partum depression and promote a fast recovery after pregnancy. There is no hard evidence that humans benefit from consuming it, though.

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[Cheryl]

[Leigh]

Originally Posted by Cheryl

My sentiments exactly!

[Brad]

Ewwwww