Natasha Hamilton reveals she’s been eating her baby’s placenta: ‘I feel fantastic’

Atomic Kitten star Natasha Hamilton has revealed that she has been eating her baby’s placenta in a bid to prevent post-natal depression and combat the side effects of breastfeeding.

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by Fiona Day |
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The singer had her placenta made into capsules following the birth of her baby daughter Ella Rose last month.

The 32-year-old said: “If it was me chopping up my placenta and eating it, I would be violently ill. But I had it made into pills, it cost me £175 and it's best money I ever spent.

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“I would have been taking some kind of breast feeding supplement anyway so why not take something natural.”

Natasha's daughter Ella Rose
Natasha's daughter Ella Rose

It is believed that the placenta- which contains nutrients passed from the mother to her unborn baby during pregnancy- can help mothers recover from giving birth and aid the effects of nursing.

Natasha added: “I have been feeling fantastic and breast feeding has never been easier so whether it's all just in my head or not I think it's working.”

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The mum-of-four and partner Ritchie (from boy band 5ive) briefly touched on her decision to use her placenta following the birth of Ella, with Ritchie supporting his wife in her decision.

During a documentary on ITV2, Ritchie is even seen picking out a container to carry the placenta home in!

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