Your placenta will be encapsulated in your own home! Many people prefer this as they don’t have to stress about the environment the placenta was processed in or if the placenta is really there’s. It’s also an opportunity to learn about your placenta and get a “placenta tour” if desired. After booking me as your placenta encapsulator, you’ll receive a transport kit/cooler so that you can get your placenta on ice immediately after birth. I can come encapsulate once you’re home. The placenta can be in your refrigerator for up to 4 days or in your freezer for longer if needed. (note: placenta prints work better with a fresh placenta and if you decide to put yours in the freezer, you do need to allot for about 24 hours for it to thaw before it can be processed)

•Tinctures - a tiny portion of your placenta is put in a bottle with 100 Proof alcohol for a 6 week steeping period. After that, it can be kept for a very long time and used throughout stressful or transitional situations, such as menstruation and menopause.

•Salves/Body Butter - The growth factors, hormones, and antioxidants in the placenta are known to have penetrative ability. Your placenta powder can be mixed into many different types of creams and emulsions! A salve can bring incredible healing to cesarean and surgical scars, perineal tears and hemorrhoids, stretch marks, cracked nipples from difficult breastfeeding situations, and more.

•Placenta Prints - Your placenta is used to create a print that depicts the "tree of life". This is a sentimental way to memorialize all the hard work your body + the placenta did during pregnancy, and it makes for such special nursery decor! Prints can be made using the blood that’s already on the placenta or with a vegan, food-safe dye.

•Cord Keepsakes - Depending on its length, your baby's umbilical cord might become dehydrated in a variety of ways and shapes. Some individuals decide to put it on display in a shadow box. The cord can be included in your capsules if a cord keepsake is not desired.

Safely encapsulating and making quality placenta products are my priority. I received my Placenta Encapsulation training and certification through two programs: BEST Doula Training and Brilliant Birth Academy. I decided to cross certify to ensure I was receiving a comprehensive and thorough training. I have also completed courses in Food Handling and Bloodborne Pathogens.

Yes, your placenta capsules are not significantly affected by these procedures. Pitocin and epidural anesthetic both degrade quite quickly once they reach the placenta. Make sure your birth plan states clearly that the placenta will be stored and that it must be chilled as soon as possible after delivery. You must watch out for the right handling of your placenta, especially after a c-section.

Yes. A common bacterium called group B strep usually does not endanger the mother's health. During the steaming procedure, all bacteria in the placenta are destroyed. Group B strep occasionally causes uterine infection. Group B strep is not prohibited in the manufacture of placenta remedies, however, your placenta would not be considered helpful in healing if you experienced a uterine infection or fever during labor and would likely be sent to the pathology lab for testing.

When it comes to releasing the placenta, most hospitals are pretty accommodating. However, you must let them know before giving birth if you choose to keep your placenta. The easiest way to do this is to have a birth plan. You will be required to sign a release form or waiver following delivery. In Texas, as of January 1, 2016, H.B. 1670 states that healthy placentas can be released to the mother from the hospital or birthing center without court order. If you have one of the illnesses listed below, the hospital will not release your placenta: HIV, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Chlamydia, Hep B, or C.

If the placenta needs to be transported to pathology, ask if a tiny piece can be removed for examination rather than the entire placenta. You won't be able to get your placenta encapsulated if they insist on taking the entire placenta.

Unless the doctor decides to send your entire placenta to pathology, the answer is yes. Preemie mothers require all the assistance they can receive in bringing in their milk, recovering rapidly, and regulating their postpartum mood. You can frequently agree to have just a portion of the placenta transferred to pathology so you can encapsulate the rest if your doctor wants to culture the placenta.

In the first three months, keep your capsules in a cool, dark, dry place. Or you can keep capsules in the freezer in an airtight container. Keep your capsules cool and dry if you move so you may put them back in the freezer as soon as you can. Do not store your capsules in the refrigerator as this can add humidity to the capsules.

That depends on the placenta's size. About 90 to 100 pills can be produced from a tiny placenta. Up to 175 or even more pills can be produced by an extremely big placenta. You can anticipate receiving 125 to 150 pills on average. Large newborns typically have large placentas, whilst little babies typically have small placentas.

Tincture must sit in a cool, dark location at room temperature for at least 6 weeks before consumption. The recommended dosing is about 5-10 drops in a small cup of water (4-8oz) or under the tongue as needed. There is no expiration date and the tincture is good for years. You should always check for mold before consuming it after a longer period of time.

By encapsulating in-home, you can have the peace of mind that your placenta was prepared in a clean environment and that it was never accidentally contaminated or switched. You can also be as included in the encapsulation process as you’d like. I offer an optional placenta tour if you’d like to learn more about your placenta. But of course if you’d prefer rest and privacy, enjoy those newborn cuddles in bed while I work in the kitchen!

•Restoration of iron levels in the blood

•Increase in milk production

•Increased energy

•Decrease in postpartum depression levels

•Decreased in postpartum bleeding

•Improved and accelerated healing and recovery

•Replenishment and regulation of hormones

•Improved quality of sleep

•Increased release of the hormone oxytocin, which helps the uterus return to normal size and encourages bonding with the infant