Scenic City Birth Collective

Placenta Encapsulation

 

Placenta encapsulation is the practice of ingesting the placenta after it has been steamed, dehydrated, ground, and placed into pills. Traditionally, this is taken by the mother and is believed to impart numerous health benefits.

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Safety

 

Placenta Encapsulation Specialists provide the highest standards of care. Requirements set forth by the World Health Organization (WHO), The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) are upheld, ensuring professionalism and trust in this service.

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What Can I Expect?

 

The Placenta Encapsulation Specialist will either come to your home to complete your placenta service or will take your placenta to her own home. Once done, your capsules, care instructions, and suggested usage information will be ready and waiting for you.

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Benefits of Encapsulating Your Placenta

 

The possible benefits include of placenta encapsulation include:

• Increased release of the hormone oxytocin, which helps the uterus return to normal size and encourages bonding with the infant

• Increase in CRH, a stress-reducing hormone

• Decrease in postpartum depression levels

• Restoration of iron levels in the blood

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Women report a boost in breast milk production, increased mood and energy levels, a smoother hormonal adjustment and an improved overall postpartum recovery.

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When to Contact a Placenta Specialist

 

Contact a Specialist during your pregnancy so that you can learn more about the process and ensure her availability. Upon hiring a Placenta Specialist to encapsulate your placenta, you will be given placenta supplies for transport and for safekeeping. After the birth, proper refrigeration of your placenta during storage and transportation is absolutely crucial. The encapsulation process should begin within 72 hours of the delivery. Please talk to a Placenta Encapsulation Specialist for further information.