About Placenta Encapsulation
When your mind, body, and soul have worked so incredibly hard to bring life into the world why not reap the benefits of something you made to keep that life going?
Placenta Encapsulation is a safe way to reap the benefits of the placenta after your baby is born. While there has not been an abundance of research on the subject, we do know that it is made up of many hormones and minerals that are beneficial to the postpartum period. The anecdotal evidence of the benefits of consuming one's placenta during the postpartum period is impossible to ignore!
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What Are The Benefits?
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Increases healing time
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Increased milk supply
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Hormone balance
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Increased energy boost
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Decreased likelihood of developing postpartum depression/anxiety​
Although there is an abundance of positive benefits there are those who do feel some negative side effects such as low milk supply, mood swings, and feeling ill. These side effects can be corrected by lowering the number of capsules taken or by eliminating them entirely.
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​Traditional Chinese Method (TCM):
The placenta is steamed before it is dehydrated, ground into a powder and put into capsules. It can speed up the time frame of your getting your capsules and can eliminate any threats that would be considered unsafe for consumption.
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Tinctures: A small raw piece of placenta is placed in a small dropper bottle with pure vodka. Once cured after 6 weeks it can be consumed by dropping it under the tongue or into a glass of water to feel the effects. When properly stored it lasts for your lifetime and can even benefit you during menopause and your daughters during puberty
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Raw Encapsulation: The placenta is dehydrated from its raw state, ground into a
powder and put into capsules. People who follow a raw food diet may prefer this method however there is no research proving it holds more nutritional value than the traditional method.
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Raw Cubes: Raw placenta can be cut into small pieces and frozen for smoothies, cooked in a frying pan w/ spices or made into stew for immediate consumption.
*It smells a lot like beef roast*
Frequently Asked Questions:
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Is it safe? Yes! Your body created your placenta and under normal circumstances, it would not cause any harm.
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What does it taste like? Once encapsulated, your placenta won't taste any different than other vitamins you take. They may have a sort of earthy smell.
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Can my partner try my placenta capsules? Absolutely! Curiosity is a great and open mindset. Any member of your family can try it they may feel some of the hormonal side effects from the pregnancy, but they will wear off .
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Will my placenta get mixed up with someone else's?
No. I only do one placenta at a time so I can focus on one client at a time. Your safety and health are very important to me.
Placenta Services
Depending on when you choose to encapsulate your placenta we will meet for a consultation to discuss the options, contract, and pick up/transportation safeties of the placenta. You have the choice of having me at your home to encapsulate your placenta or I can pick it up and bring it to my home where it will be processed on a sanitized and safe work environment. You can expect your finished product within 24-48 hours with an update text/call and a picture. I take measurements and photos if you are curious what it looks like as well as a visual assessment of the health of your placenta.
Encapsulation
$150.00
Raw or TCM encapsulation will take place. Your placenta will be ready within 24-48 hours after delivery. Depending on the size of your placenta you should receive between 120-185 capsules. They will be stored in a glass jar with a set of instructions on how many to take for a certain length of time. I will have weekly check ins to see how you are during and how you are doing on the capsules for the first 8 weeks or longer. You can contact me during your postpartum period with any questions or updates on the effect the capsules have on you.
Add A Tincture
Additional $25.00
This service can be paired with an encapsulation. A small piece is put into a glass tincture dropper with vodka. It will be stored with your name on it at my location until it is ready to be used which takes about 6 weeks to cure properly. It can be take under the tongue or in a glass of water. The affects happen right away and it can be used during menopause and/or your daughter's puberty. It does not expire when kept in a cool dry location.
Encapsulation & PP Support
$200.00
This combination of services allows me to make the capsules in your home while also providing postpartum support. The workspace in your kitchen will be thoroughly sanitized before and after encapsulation. As if it never happened.
You will receive 3 hours of postpartum care and support for the first 8 weeks+.