Ep. 50 Unique, Respected, and NOT Edible: The Placenta
Episode description
TikTok is full of trends, including eating your placenta or having a lotus birth. But is this a trend that has existed throughout human history? The placenta is a highly unique organ that humans have been fascinated with for centuries. From Pharaohs carrying their placentas into battle to hanging placentae in trees, there is a wide range of cultural beliefs and traditions surrounding this organ. Join us in this episode to discover the world of the placenta and talk about the health risks of these placental trends for women today.
Feminist Corner:
● How do you approach conversations with patients about health trends? What is some advice to give to listeners if they are interested in various health trends?
● What does a story like this teach us about cultural competency?
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