Placenta Capsules

Limited Research and Anecdotal reporting from mothers shows  there may be benefits Of  "Eating your placenta " also known as Placentophagia:  
1. Hormone Support – The placenta contains oxytocin (helps with pain and increases emotional bonding with baby), thyroid stimulating hormone (boosts energy and helps recovery from stressful events), interferon (stimulates the immune system to protect against infections), prolactin (helps with lactation, more on that later on), and several other components believed to promote healing and recovery.

2. Milk Supply – “Powdered Placenta Hominis was used for 57 cases of insufficient lactation. Within 4 days, 48 women had markedly increased milk production, with the remainder following suit over the next three days.” Bensky/Gamble. 1997. Materia Medica, Eastland Press, 549.

3. Postpartum Recovery –  After birth, the majority of new mothers experience blood loss, fatigue, and a crazy influx of pregnancy hormones. 80% of women experience some level of postpartum blues or depression. Full of life energy, the placenta aids in postpartum wellness by replenishing your system with natural iron & protein and helps reintroduce essential hormones back into your system. 

According to this Chinese Herbal Reference guide, “Giving…placenta to a new mother following birth has become standard protocol among a growing number of midwives in the United States. By nourishing the blood and fluids, endocrine glands and organs, Placenta will …reduce or stop postpartum bleeding, speed up recovery, boost energy and relieve postpartum blues.”

4. Energy & Emotional Support – It is believed that consuming the placenta can increase energy levels, reduce post-natal bleeding, help the uterus to return to its pre-pregnancy state and reduce postpartum depression.

That all sounds good right?  Most people have questions about the process and procedure.

• How is the placenta prepared?  It's rinsed, cleared of debris, steamed using traditional Chinese medicine methods, then dehydrated and pulverized before being put into capsules.
• How many capsules will it make?  Usually between 70 and 110.  Just depends on your body and your baby
• How many do I need to take?  You'll get explicit  directions when your capsules are done.  However, you start out taking more right after birth and then taper down as you feel you don't need them.  Most women have some leftover that they can use for PMS or even Menopause!
• How long will it take to get my capsules?  I shoot for a 24-36 hour turn around.
• How long do they keep?  The capsules are shelf stable for a year and will keep indefinitely in the deep freezer. 
• How much is it?  I charge $250 for capsules.

Homeopathy is a very gentle, natural method of supporting the body.  You might be familiar with other homeopathic remedies such as Arnica and Pulsitilla that are very specific and limited to acute situations.  Your placenta tincture is a very special remedy because it is specific not only for you, but more importantly, for your baby.  You can use the tincture for PMS, emotional lows after your postpartum recovery and even for menopause later in life.  This tincture is your child's "constitutional" remedy.  This means it's your child's bio-identical remedy that can be used for any emotional upset or upheaval or even just for teething, weaning and life transitions.  A constitutional remedy can bring the child back to homeostasis and feelings of harmony as in the womb.  

The tinctures are an organic alcohol base infused with a small portion of the raw placenta. This is a great way to lengthen the shelf-life and effects of placenta medicine. Because the placenta is infused raw, this tincture brings more of an energetic boost. Many women can gain the benefits later in their postpartum period from a tincture. 3-5 drops can be placed in a glass of water or directly onto the tongue. Our tincture comes in TWO 4 oz. amber glass dropper bottles.

**tinctures traditionally take 4-6 weeks to cure but I use a special process that allows the tinctures to be ready in 24-48 hours.    $55

Wendy was a godsend to me and my pregnancy. She was full of advice and tips that were very helpful during pregnancy, labor prep, delivery (even though she wasn’t my doula, the information that she gave me previously, helped me through)
Finally, Wendy helped with my placenta encapsulation and delivered my capsules at home along with a goodie bag with samples, coupons and a beautiful bag that held my umbilical cord dried!
Wendy showed me and my husband so much care from the first time we contacted her to the day she delivered my placenta. She’s full of experience and precise advice when it comes to tips, providers and a caring approach

Wendy I wanted to thank you for your services. You are professional and compassionate. I'm truly grateful for the encapsulation of my placenta. It's been 5 days and I feel great. My milk came in today and T couldn't be happier. I would definitely recommend your services to those who are pregnant and will do so for those who I know are pregnant. The affects of placenta encapsulation are great. Since my C-section Monday  I have minimal bleeding, energy as well as production of breast milk. I had a difficult time with my first pregnancy. Had I more knowledge on the encapsulation of my placenta 5 years ago I know for a fact I would have been more successful with breast feeding. Thank you once again.

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