In the 70s and 80s, we used to rub the vernix into our hands after births - I always thought this was true. But then of course, they invented Hep B and HIV in the 80s so this practice had to cease. As an aside, I was also reminded in the labour ward at Guy's Hospital in London in 1979 that I should (being an Australian) be fully aware of the 'Australia antigen' for hepatitis.
It wouldn't surprise me as babies have such amazingly soft skin and they're in liquid all the time until after they're born. Penny B. On 23/10/02 4:06 PM, "Jennifer Semple" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I think I remember a midwife who used to live in France saying that > human placentas are actually made in to cream. I can't remember if she > said that the cream is sold in France or if it's exported. Hmmm... I'll > have to double check. > > Has anyone else ever heard of anything like this? > -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
