PLACENTA ENCAPSULATION* Fee: $300
Placentophagy is a valuable resource for many families. This practice is said to aid with the shift of hormones and energies in the postpartum period. While the research is underway, mothers who have taken their encapsulated placenta have said they have experienced more balanced moods, increased energy and milk supply, less anxiety, speedier recovery and decreased feelings of sadness.
I took my training through Carrie Kenner at Big Belly Services and encapsulate according to Traditional Chinese Medicine Technique. I follow OSHA regulations for safe handling and disposal of human tissue, and I follow Health Department regulations for the preparation of consumables.
The number of encapsulated pills produced for each client varies depending on the size of the placenta. In addition to encapsulation, I also create a placenta print and a cord keepsake for the family, at no additional cost, provided the cord is long enough to do so and those items are desired.
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There is little research on the practice, though the MANA stats have shown that there are no risks or side effects to the practice.
Placenta Benefits International has developed a research team to learn more about the benefits and affects of placentophagy. There are a few articles of studies posted there as well as a comprehensive resource on anecdotes and the hormones, nutrients and minerals present in the placenta.
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PLACENTA TINCTURE* Fee: $100
Placenta tinctures are made from a piece of the placenta and 100% organic 100 proof vodka. This natural remedy can be helpful during postpartum recovery, stressful transitions, PMS, menopause and can also be used as lifelong homeopathic remedy for your child.
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*PLEASE NOTE: HIABS placenta encapsulation services and the information on this page have not been evaluated by the FDA. The services I offer are not clinical, pharmaceutical or meant to prevent, treat or diagnose any disease, illness or symptoms. Families who choose to utilize the services on this page take full responsibility for using the remedies at their own risk.