'This might sound gross...!' Pregnant Holly Madison reveals she plans to EAT her placenta (but only after turning it into pills)

As their due dates near it's not unusual for expectant mothers to make a birth plan.
And Holly Madison's might surprise some - she wants to save her placenta to be made into pills to 'help her recover' from the birth.
The reality star made the admission on her blog where she also asked other mothers for their advice.

Celebrity trend: Holly Madison has revealed she plans to have her placenta turned into pills she can take following the birth of her first child

‘This might sound gross, but I’m totally planning on having my placenta turned into pills I can take after giving birth,’ she wrote.
‘I heard it helps women recover faster and I want to recover as quickly as I can! Have any other moms out there done this?’
The 33-year-old former girlfriend of Hugh Hefner also posted her plans on her Twitter page in order to reach out to her followers who may be able to shed light on the practice.

Reaching out: Holly revealed her plans on her website and asked fellow mothers for advice

Ready to pop: Her due date is March 8 but Holly isn't slowing down and was seen at the Million Dollar Quartet opening night on last week

If new mothers choose the option they have the practitioner make the pills in front of them, so they can be sure the placenta is their own.
Holly would not be the first celebrity mother to eat her placenta for its nutritious benefits.
After the birth of her son Xander, January Jones widely spoke about how about how she had eaten hers, although she was unsure at first.
The actress told People Magazine: 'It's something I was very hesitant about, but we're only the only mammals who don't ingest our own placentas. It's not witch-crafty or anything! I suggest it to all moms!'

Proud parent-to-be: The former girlfriend of Hugh Hefner, pictured last month, is expecting her first child with Pasquale Rotella

Against the clock: Holly is rushing to get her nursery finished before she goes into labour

Chinese herbalists among others believe that re-ingesting the protective layer that connects the baby to the wall of the uterus is a great way to nourish the body following childbirth.
The placenta contains high levels of oxytocin, and as hormone levels drop after giving birth, is believed to be a good way to replace them, which can prevent postpartum depression.
Holly may be ready to pop but the blonde is still sporting heels and attending parties ahead of the arrival of her first child with Pasquale Rotella.
And the star is rushing to get the nursery ready before she goes into labour, posting a photo of the half-finished room to her blog last week along with the words: 'Making progress painting my nursery . . . I wonder if I will finish in time!'

Following suit: January Jones, pictured on Saturday, spoke widely about eating her placenta following the birth of her son Xander