What is Placenta Encapsulation

Placenta encapsulation is the process of dehydrating the placenta at a very low temperature as to conserve all of the vitamins, minerals, iron and proteins. Once it has been dehydrated it is put into pills along with fennel (optional) to aid in milk production. The people of the west have started realizing the benefits of this process, which is something that those in the east have been practicing for thousands of years.

Why encapsulate

Although there are not many studies done of the benefits of placenta encapsulating, there are many mother who notice a great difference when they encapsulate their placentas vs when they did not. The benefits that mothers have spoken of are as follows:

• decrease postpartum depression/blues

• decrease insomnia

• increase iron levels

• increase energy levels

• boost breastmilk production

• increase post birth healing

Timing

If you are a midwifery client of mine I will bring it with me to the 24 hour postpartum visit. If not, I will drop it off at your home 24-48 after receiving it.

Cost

$200