Placenta Encapsulation Process
Placenta encapsulation is a process that involves dehydrating and grinding a whole placenta, typically beginning within 24 hrs. after birth, into a dried powder and transferring into gelatin capsules for everyday consumption during a mother’s postpartum period. Clinically known as placentophagy, ingesting your own placenta after childbirth is believed to produce various benefits such as boost energy and increase milk supply. However, there are risks involved, and placenta encapsulation should be discussed with your provider before moving forward.
Benefits
The placenta is packed with vitamins and nutrients such as vitamins B6 and B12, and iron, as well as progesterone and estrogen, which can drop significantly following birth. Although there is little scientific evidence to support the benefits of ingesting placenta following birth, advocates of this practice and anecdotal evidence report the following advantages:
Is it safe?
Large scientific studies on the risks of Placenta Encapsulation are limited. However, any infections, pbacteria, or viruses in the mother during labor may also be found in the placenta, raising contamination concerns. Placenta encapsulation is inadvisable in this case. Moreover, the presence of estrogen could elevate the risk of blood clots and reduce milk supply. Nevertheless, numerous anecdotal reports highlight the advantages of placenta encapsulation. When considering this option, weigh the risks and benefits carefully to make a decision that suits you best.
Basic
This package will include capsules and a dehydrated cord. All packages will also include pick up of the placenta at the hospital or your home.
( fee may apply based on location )
$300
Intermediate
This package will include capsules, dehydrated cord and a tincture. All packages will also include pick up of the placenta at the hospital or your home
( fee may apply based on location )
$350
Advanced
This package will include capsules, dehydrated cord and a 2 tincture bottles. All packages will also include pick up of the placenta at the hospital or your home
( fee may apply based on location )
$375
