Though many must be claiming of benefits of eating placenta after the baby is born, a new research has not found any evidence supporting the claim.

Psychiatrist Dr. Crystal Clark started the research on the topic after pregnant and postpartum women her practice started to ask about it. Clark and her colleagues wanted to know about the risks and benefits.

In order to know the same, they assessed four human and six animal studies on placenta consumption. “Women should know that no matter what they see on TV or even what some of the claims are …currently we have no evidence based on animal or human data that is consistent with these [beneficial] claims”, affirmed Clark.

The Archives of Women's Mental Health-published research has found no convincing data to support eating placenta either raw, cooked or in pill form help boosting milk production, reduces pain in labor or postpartum or prevents or treats postpartum depression.

There have been many benefits claimed online like more energy, better bond between mother and baby, an immune system boost, reduced inflammation and anti-aging.

Clark made it clear that if celebrities are opting for this practice then they should be clear about the facts. So, public can know it is their choice. Celebrities cannot claim medical benefits, as there have not been. Placenta pills are not regulated to ensure whether they are sterile.

Placenta is an organ keeping mother’s blood supply separate from mother’s blood supply. The placenta connects developing fetus with the uterine wall for nutrient uptake, waste elimination and gas exchange through the mother’s blood supply.