Everything about the miracle organ: function during pregnancy importance for the mother and
integrative use as a remedy The placenta is a true "all-rounder": it does amazing things for
the child and mother during pregnancy. After birth it is used in many ways including as a
postnatal remedy. But how exactly does the placenta work? How does she care for and protect the
child in the womb? Dr. Sophia Johnson and Jana Pastuschek present the latest research results.
They introduce the placenta universe in an entertaining and understandable way and name medical
historical and curious facts. They address the topic of placentophagy (placenta consumption) in
detail and provide practical tips and recipe suggestions from placenta capsules to smoothies.
From a medical-scientific perspective this presentation is supplemented by reports from women
who have used their placenta as a medicine.
