Dr Yuvraj Singh Jadeja | Gynaec & IVF specialist on Instagram: "Can you eat your placenta?? Placentophagy is the practice of consuming the placenta, often after childbirth. While common in many mammals, it’s a growing trend among some women in Western societies, often associated with anecdotal claims of health benefits like preventing postpartum depression or boosting milk production. However, there’s a lack of scientific evidence to support these claims, and it can even pose risks. What is the