What's the use of placenta after giving birth? After my wife gave birth, the nurses asked me if I'm going to keep it. I was like: What for? I have no idea at all.

Placentophagy, as the act of eating placentas is known, has been said to reduce pain after delivery, increase energy levels, help with breastmilk production and enhance bonding between mother and child. Although the placenta is very rich in blood flow, there are potential risks to ingesting it In addition, a review by Northwestern University found no proven benefits of eating placenta.