Links to scientific research studies

Postpartum Depression attributed to low levels of corticotropin-releasing hormone

Placenta increases milk production

Placenta ingestion for pain relief

Placentophagy alters hormone levels

Maternal iron deficiency affects postpartum emotions

Fatigue linked to Postpartum Depression

Iron supplementation helps fatigue

The significance of postpartum iron deficiency

Placentophagia: A Biobehavioral Enigma