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If you are considering eating your placenta after birth or are currently eating your placenta after birth in the form of placenta pills, you should be aware that currently, there are no studies that show placenta pills have any benefit to either mother or baby. So be sure to talk to your doctor about any risks they may pose to your baby, especially if you are breastfeeding and/or have tested positive for GBS at any point during your pregnancy.
 

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