concept   placenta
culture   Western cultures
statement   In Western cultures, the placenta is usually considered medical waste and disposed of after childbirth.
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1 placenta Western countries Traditionally seen as medical waste after childbirth 1
2 placenta Western countries The placenta is often discarded after childbirth 1
3 placenta Western countries The placenta is typically discarded after childbirth and not consumed. 1
4 placenta Western cultures Typically discarded after childbirth, considered medical waste. 1
5 placenta Western cultures In some Western cultures, the placenta is sometimes encapsulated and consumed for its believed health benefits postpartum. 1
6 placenta Western cultures Typically considered medical waste and discarded after childbirth 1
7 umbilical vein Western culture The umbilical vein is important for delivering oxygen and nutrients from the placenta to the fetus during pregnancy. 1