Any woman who has looked into the art of placentophagy (consuming her placenta) has probably read or been told that the practice yields such pleasant-sounding benefits as improved mood, better sleep, increased bonding with baby etc. But what exactly is in this incredible organ that allows it to give postpartum Moms so many great benefits? In the following post I will elaborate a bit on the particular hormones, minerals and vitamins that the placenta contains and how they impact Mom's postpartum experience.