You can read Joel Stein’s Time article here.
(Click on the video at your own discretion.)
I myself, am slightly lightheaded after viewing it. Joel’s quips are amusing - but I think I’ve lost my appetite.
All I can say is, that’s the first time I saw what that disposable organ looks like.
I was busy with a brand new baby both times mine was delivered and I intentionally averted my eyes.
I really just didn’t need to see it.
Our birthing class instructor told us her nurse held up her placenta and asked her if she’d like to thank it before it went on it’s way.
She said she waved politely and said. “Um, thank you.”
Any related stories to share?

This entry was posted on Tuesday, July 14th, 2009 at 12:41 pm and is filed under Food. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Both comments and pings are currently closed.