I agree with everything paradise lost said. it's meant to be soo beneficial with helping prevent PPH and PND and encouraging breastmilk production. I've also heard that it is packed full of Zinc which is another mineral that new mums can be deficient in after birth.

It's important to note though, that if you are thinking of doing this, eating the placenta is only compatible with a physiological third stage. So if you have a managed 3rd stage or a caesarean you cannot eat it (or so I've been told)

Not sure if eating the placenta is something I could do personally but I must admit the thought has crossed my mind after having PND like I did last time.