Placenta Encapsulation
Placenta encapsulation is the centuries-old practice of transforming fresh, raw placenta into consumable capsules for the birthing person to ingest as a form of medicine. I am trained as a Placenta Encapsulation Specialist, and adhere to strict health, safety and sanitation standards.
The process is as follows: sanitize the space and equipment, wash the placenta, steam it *with the option to add in revitalizing herbs for enhanced health benefits, dehydrate it (approx. 12 hours), grind it into fine powder, and place the powder into capsules. It takes about two days to process your placenta into pill form. The average placenta yields 100-300 capsules. Store the capsules in a dark, dry place (such as the cupboard or in a drawer), and they will last for years.
One mother may choose to take placenta pills daily during the first three months after giving birth to build strength and vitality. Or another may choose to take them just as needed, when a boost of energy or mood enhancement is wanted. Or one may choose to preserve their placenta pills and take them to relieve symptoms during menstruation or during menopause. Alternatively, one may choose to freeze the placenta and digest it raw in a smoothie. Or, ceremonially bury it in the Earth. If you wish to discard it, that is ok too. If you are curious what is best for you in regard to your placenta, contact me and I’d be happy to weigh the options with you!
Health benefits of ingesting your placenta:
Uplifts energy and mood
Provides physical & emotional strength and vitality
Increase in lactation supply
Reduced rates of postpartum depression
Replenishes nutrients, iron levels, protein & B Vitamins in the body
Helps regulate hormones
Rate: $300
This includes: picking up the placenta from the place of birth, processing it into capsules with sanitized equipment and in my home kitchen, delivering it back to you within a few days with clear instructions on how to take it, and one postpartum phone consultation.
I offer this service in the hopes that birthing families know this is an option. I believe in the healing properties that the placenta provides, and deeply enjoy making this medicine. I do this work with joy, respect, reverence and care, and have seen firsthand just how beneficial digesting the placenta it can be in the immediate postpartum time.
