I too know about the high levels of zinc theory ..yes it is good for all the things that you mention but in addition zinc is frequently deficient in those suffering depression..so the theory about it staving off pnd carries some weight...I bet somebody has already said this ..forgive me I have been virus fighting for the last couple of weeks Cheerio Mel ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jo Slamen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, October 18, 2002 7:28 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] animals eating Placenta
> Ditto - except our kitty birthed in the lounge room and ate all 5 placentas > for all kittens (after each birth she ate the placenta - she had 30 mins+ > b/w each kitten). > > I'd heard the predator theory too, and also understand placenta very high in > zinc - a mineral which helps both mother and babe remain calm, and excellent > for the skin - helps prevent grazed nipples. Doubtless consuming placentas > has many benefits. Having said that - I go for the zinc supplements > instead... > > Jo> > > > > I watched our cat give birth to five kittens under the house years ago. > She ate three placentas with gusto, managed to stomach the fourth and took a > nibble at the fifth before turning away with a grimace as if to say 'I just > can't' . > > > > Margie > > > > -------------------------------------------------------- > > -- > This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. > Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. > -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
