Danica McKellar Admits She "Loved" the Taste of Her Placenta After Giving Birth

The Wonder Years star was surprised by how much she enjoyed the experience.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 7:33pm

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Danica McKellar shared that after giving birth to her son Draco in 2010, her doula asked if she wanted to taste her placenta. To Danica's surprise, she found the organ to be incredibly delicious, describing it as "the best filet mignon" she had ever tasted. The actress admitted she was "embarrassed" by how much she "loved" the experience, but believes it's a natural part of the birthing process that humans have moved away from.

Why it matters

Danica's candid admission about consuming her placenta after childbirth sheds light on a practice that is still somewhat taboo in Western culture, despite being common in many other parts of the world. Her experience highlights the complex and often personal decisions new mothers face during and after pregnancy.

The details

In an episode of The BobbyCast podcast, Danica McKellar revealed that after giving birth to her son Draco in 2010, her doula asked if she wanted to taste her placenta. Despite initially being unsure, Danica said she was surprised by how much she enjoyed the experience, describing the taste as "the best filet mignon" she had ever had. The actress admitted she was "embarrassed" by how much she "loved" consuming her placenta, but believes it's a natural part of the birthing process that humans have moved away from, unlike many animals.

  • Danica McKellar gave birth to her son Draco in 2010.

The players

Danica McKellar

An American actress best known for her role as Winnie Cooper on the 1980s TV series The Wonder Years. She is the mother of a 15-year-old son named Draco.

Draco

Danica McKellar's 15-year-old son, whom she welcomed with her ex-husband Mike Verta in 2010.

Mike Verta

Danica McKellar's ex-husband and the father of her son Draco.

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What they’re saying

“It was like the best filet mignon that I have ever tasted, but more. I was embarrassed about how much I loved it. It was bizarre. I thought, 'What is this?'”

— Danica McKellar, Actress (The BobbyCast)

The takeaway

Danica McKellar's candid admission about consuming her placenta after giving birth highlights the complex and often personal decisions new mothers face, and sheds light on a practice that is still somewhat taboo in Western culture despite being common in many other parts of the world.