Tori Spelling revealed on her podcast that she is still holding onto her children’s placentas, nearly seven years after giving birth. She explained that freezing the placenta is a common practice for new moms, as there are various rituals associated with it such as eating it, burying it, or turning it into powder pills. Spelling, who shares five children with Dean McDermott, admitted that she is too lazy to send it out for any of these purposes, so it remains stored in her freezer.
She emphasized the belief that reintroducing the placenta into the body is beneficial as it is supposed to be good for one’s health. Spelling stated that she isn’t entirely sure which child’s placenta is in the fridge as some got lost during their frequent moves. She did mention that the placenta from her most recent pregnancy with Beau is at her best friend’s house. Spelling shared a story of how her friend took Beau’s placenta home from the hospital after his birth due to complications, but has been asking Spelling to retrieve it for years.
Spelling expressed her gratitude for her friend’s patience in keeping Beau’s placenta in her freezer for so long. She mentioned that her friend has reminded her multiple times to pick it up but Spelling has failed to do so. Despite her promises to retrieve it, Spelling has yet to follow through. The actress acknowledged that she needs to make it a priority to return the placenta to her friend at some point in the future.
The former Beverly Hills, 90210 star admitted that keeping placentas in the freezer is not something people would expect from her. She also discussed the superstitions surrounding the placenta and how it is believed to bring good luck when eaten, buried, or turned into pills. Spelling’s nonchalant attitude towards the placenta in her freezer showcases her casual approach to certain aspects of parenting and life in general.
Spelling’s revelation about the placentas sparked curiosity and mixed reactions from her listeners. Some found her decision to keep them unusual, while others defended her choice as a personal one. Spelling’s candidness about the topic shed light on the various practices and beliefs associated with placentas post-birth, opening up a dialogue about traditions and superstitions surrounding childbirth. Despite the controversy, Spelling’s admission brought humor and insight to her podcast, allowing her to connect with her audience on a more personal level.
