The Placenta

The placenta is an amazingly unique organ. It grows with the baby from the very first cell divisions, so it can begin its important work of providing nourishment as soon as possible. It is the direct physical link between the parent and child, and as such, may even provide comfort to the baby. They grow together, entwined and connected in the womb. At the time of birth, the placenta maintains its connection to the womb as long as possible, to continue sustaining life until the baby's arrival into the outside world. Once baby is born, the placenta detaches from the uterine wall and is also born, as it is no longer useful to the parent or baby in the way it has been throughout pregnancy. However, its usefulness can continue for the parent into their 4th trimester and beyond if consumed. Today, the most common way to consume your placenta is to have it encapsulated. In the Traditional Chinese method, the placenta is cleaned, steamed with lemon and ginger, dehydrated, ground into a fine powder then placed into vegetable capsules for easy consumption.

BENEFITS

• Energy level regulation

• Decreased risk of baby blues or postpartum depression

• Increased milk supply

• Replenishes iron levels after blood loss from birth

• Helps uterus to return to pre-pregnancy state

• Overall hormonal balance in your body, specific to you

The most important nutrients found in rich supply in the placenta include:*

• Stem Cells and Growth Factors

• Iron – essential for oxygen absorbtion in the cells

• vitamins B6 – aids in the making of antibodies

• Vitamin E – for healing damaged skin cells

• Oxytocin hormone – essential for facilitating birth and breastfeeding

• Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) – responsible for reducing stress levels

• Cytokins – Fibroblasts that trigger cell metabolism healing and replacing damaged cells and tissue

*info sited from IPEN.

Encapsulation

PLACENTA ENCAPSULATION

Your placenta will yield approximately 60-120 pills, depending on its size. If stored properly, they will last you for months. They benefit you most in the immediate postpartum days, and should be taken as a supplement after the first 10 days.

PLACENTA TINCTURE

The placenta tincture is used for hormone balance after you finish your pills. It is made with organic vodka and a piece of raw placenta. This keeps indefinitely if stored properly, in a cool, dark cabinet, and you can always continue to add vodka to the bottle for extended use. 

PLACENTA PACKAGE

Pick up of placenta from birth place then back to you, 2-3 days after birth

• 60-120 placenta pills

• Placenta tincture

• Cord keepsake

• Storage and consumption consultation at drop off

Investment: $500 for pick-up, processing, drop-off and a consultation in your home. Sliding scale and payment plans available.