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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lydia Spencer-Elliott

Katherine Ryan says she ‘harvested’ stem cells from her placenta right after giving birth

Comedian Katherine Ryan has revealed she “harvested” stem cells from her placenta immediately after giving birth to inject them into her face.

The 42-year-old, who’s currently expecting her fourth child, said a phlebotomist waited outside the delivery room while she was previously in labour to take blood from her umbilical cord.

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