Birthings Issue 97 Autumn 2008 – The Placenta

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The Placenta

In this issue of Birthings, we feature stories from enlightened others who value the placenta. Independent midwife Jan Robinson’s great passion for the biology and cultural history comes across in her detailed introduction to the placenta.  – DANIELLE TOWNSEND

The placenta is the largest endocrine organ in the body and produces every known hormone and enzyme. The placenta nourishes the unborn baby by transferring nutrients, oxygen, water, carbohydrates, amino acids, lipids, electrolytes, antibodies and vitamins in varying amounts as necessary. It protects the baby by filtering harmful substances like bacteria and drugs with a large molecular weight (like heparin).

FEATURES

The Placenta – DANIELLE TOWNSEND

The Mighty Placenta – JAN ROBINSON

Tree of Life – AMELIA ALLAN

First Impressions – NICHOLAS SMITH

Questionnaire: Homeopathic Placental Remedy

Book review:  “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” By Julie Clarke

BIRTH STORIES

The Birth of Ruby – ANGELA BISHOP

Pictorial Claire births Arthur -CLAIRE SAXBY

Arthur’s Birth Story – CLAIRE SAXBY

Including birth announcements, service directories and information.