Placenta Encapsulation
Our Placenta services are catered to your needs. We perfectly turn the placenta into pill form for you to digest, we include a artwork painting of your very own placenta embracing the beautiful experience of birth and life.
How it works…
Be prepared with an ice cooler to store your placenta after the birth. One of our team members will pick up your placenta either at the hospital or at your home.
Within a weeks time you will have your placenta and artwork!
What is Placenta Encapsualtion
Placenta encapsulation is a practice in which the placenta, the organ that develops during pregnancy to provide nutrients and oxygen to the developing fetus, is processed, dehydrated, ground into a powder, and encapsulated in pill form for postpartum consumption by the mother. It has gained popularity as a holistic approach to postpartum care and is often promoted as a way to support a mother's physical and emotional well-being after giving birth.
The History of Placenta Encapsulation
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the placenta has been used for centuries as a medicinal substance. It is believed to have properties that can help replenish a mother's vital energy, nourish the blood, and promote postpartum recovery. In TCM, placenta consumption can take various forms, such as being used in herbal preparations or being consumed directly.
Indonesian and Malaysian cultures: In some Indonesian and Malaysian communities, the placenta has been traditionally buried to honor and protect it. It is believed that this practice ensures the child's connection to the earth and offers spiritual protection.
Native American cultures: Some Native American tribes have incorporated placenta rituals into their customs. For example, the Navajo traditionally bury the placenta to connect the child to their homeland and promote a strong sense of place and belonging.
Maori culture (New Zealand): The Maori people of New Zealand have a tradition known as "whenua," in which the placenta is buried in a special location. This is seen as a way to strengthen the child's connection to their ancestral land.
Vietnamese culture: In Vietnamese culture, there is a tradition known as "ắn mâm," where the placenta is cooked and consumed as part of a postpartum meal. It is believed to provide nourishment and aid in postpartum recovery.
Benefits of Placenta Encapsulation
Hormone regulation: Advocates suggest that consuming placenta pills may help regulate postpartum hormones, potentially reducing mood swings and symptoms of postpartum depression or anxiety.
Increased energy: Some women believe that placenta encapsulation can boost their energy levels, helping them cope with the demands of caring for a newborn.
Enhanced milk production: It is claimed that placenta consumption may help stimulate milk production and support breastfeeding mothers.
Nutrient replenishment: The placenta is rich in various nutrients, such as iron, protein, and vitamins, which may help replenish the mother's nutrient stores and aid in recovery after childbirth.
Pain relief: Some women report that placenta encapsulation has helped reduce postpartum pain, such as uterine cramping and perineal discomfort.