Birth Doula and Placenta Encapsulation Ogden Utah

Placenta Encapsulation

$200.00

What if someone told you that there was a single supplement that could prevent postpartum depression, made sure you had plenty of breast milk, hurried you along the post-birth healing process, gave you plenty of energy, built back your blood and iron levels, and gave you and your baby the right nutritional and hormonal support for the first month after birth? Would you be interested?

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More Infromation About Placenta Encapsulation

More and more mothers are choosing to use their placentas as a nutritional supplement. Placentophagy is a nearly universal mammalian behavior, usually done shortly after birth. In order to make this realistic for you, I will dehydrate and encapsulate your placenta so it is easy to consume, then you too can experience the powerful healing benefits of the amazing placenta.

(Interested in extending the healing benefits of your placenta beyond the number of capsules your placenta makes? Read about placenta tinctures here.)

I charge $150 to pick-up (this is the price for pickup in the greater Ogden/Clearfield area) and prepare your placenta. If you have questions about my service please contact me at mariechase@easierbirthing.com. Ideally I will start with a fresh, refrigerated placenta; however if circumstances make pickup within 48 hours of birth unlikely, please place the placenta in a plastic bag, lay it as flat as possible and freeze it.

Your placenta will be gently steamed and then slowly dehydrated over a period of many hours, ground to a powder, then encapsulated in vegetarian cellulose capsules.

The benefits of consuming the nutrient-rich placenta are numerous. It fosters connectivity between a mother and baby, enhances breast milk production, soothes the nerves, provides the mother with energy reserves, and promotes postpartum hormone balance.

Payment for this service reserves a spot in my schedule. Upon payment you will receive an email that explains the process of how to arrange to keep your placenta and coordinates having it picked up. Please allow for 2 to 3 days between pick-up and delivery of your capsules.

Q: How do you ensure my placenta will not be mixed up with anyone else’s placenta?
A: I process only one placenta at a time. This is why, occasionally, there may be a delay in receiving your capsules. Normally expect your capsules within 3 days of pick up.

Q: How do you sterilize the equipment used to encapsulate?
A: The sanitize setting on the dishwasher is used when washing all equipment used to encapsulate. Water temperature is set to a hot 235 degrees, ensuring all equipment is thoroughly sterilized for each placenta.

Q: What if I have a disease such as HIV, Hepatitis A, B or C?
A: For your safety and the safety of others, we will not be able to process your placenta if you have any of the above diseases.

Q: On average, how many capsules can I expect to receive?
A: That depends on the size of the placenta. A small placenta will yield around 72 (00) size capsules. A very large placenta can produce up to 135 capsules or even more. On average you can expect around 72 – 135 (00) size capsules. Generally speaking, big babies have big placentas and small babies have small placentas although I’ve noticed women who eat very well and exercise tend to have larger placentas as well.

Q: How do I store my Placenta Capsules?
A: While actively consuming your capsules they can be stored them in the refrigerator. This does not mean that if they are left on the kitchen table for the afternoon they are bad, just that they retain more of their nutrients if kept refrigerated. For long term storage keep your capsules in an airtight container in the freezer, a glass bottle with a secure lid is the best long term storage for capsules in the freezer. If you move, make sure to keep your capsules cool and dry until you can get them back in the freezer. Stored properly, your capsules will last indefinitely.

Q: I have a placenta stored in my freezer from a previous birth. Is it safe to have it encapsulated?
A: That depends on several factors: Was the placenta frozen properly? (Frozen within 48 hours of the birth, no signs of frostbite, has been kept frozen i.e. not thawed and re-frozen) If frozen properly, you can have it encapsulated up to one year after the birth. After I defrost your placenta I’ll inspect it carefully for any signs of damage and let you know if it is okay to encapsulate.

Q: Can I have my placenta encapsulated if my baby was premature?
A: Yes. If your doctor wants to culture the placenta, you can often negotiate to have just a piece of the placenta taken to pathology so you can encapsulate the rest. With the challenges of a premature baby moms need all the support possible to build their milk supply, healing quickly, and balance postpartum hormones.

Q: Can I encapsulate my placenta if my baby passed meconium before birth?
A: Yes. Meconium is sterile, it does not contain fecal bacteria that a normal stool does. Your placenta is also thoroughly washed before it is steamed.

Q: Is it safe to have my placenta encapsulated if I tested positive for Group B Strep (GBS)?
A: Yes. Group B strep is a common bacteria that does not normally pose health risks to the mother. All bacteria in the placenta is killed during the heating and dehydration process. Rarely, Group B strep can lead to uterine infection. If you developed a uterine infection or fever during your labor, your placenta would not be considered useful in healing, and would likely be taken to the pathology lab for testing, but otherwise, Group B strep is not contraindicated in placenta remedy preparation.