Placenta Encapsulation
Apex Midwifery offers Placenta Encapsulation in Pueblo, CO and surrounding areas.
You do not need to be working with Apex Midwifery as a midwife or birth doula client to request this service.
The most modern and noninvasive way to consume the placenta is placenta encapsulation.
During and after a normal vaginal delivery (including postpartum bleeding) a new parent may lose up to 1/10 of her body’s blood supply. With surgical births or postpartum hemorrhage, blood loss can be significantly more. Losing a large amount of blood/iron so quickly can cause anemia, which can lead to fatigue, weakness, and exhaustion. The blood needs high supplies of iron to carry oxygen to the cells for healing and for overall energy. Ingestion of the placenta can benefit the new parent by supplying rich iron, amino acids, and essential fats which is believed to be the perfect replenishment following the miracle of birth.
What’s Included:
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•The placenta will be picked up at your place of birth the day of your birth (or morning after if baby is born in the night).
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•The placenta will be gently and respectfully cleaned, inspected, and prepared (to include amniotic sac remnants and umbilical cord).
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•The placenta will be dehydrated and ground into powder, then encapsulated into pill form.
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•Placenta package(s) will be delivered to your home with instructions on how to ingest as well as store items.
Pricing Starting at $200
*Add On Options Available*
Tincture- $10
Tinctures are available for long term occasional use. A tincture can provide all of the benefits of the pills for the long term without worry of shelf life. Ideal for support during the return of menstruation, boosting milk supply, and easing PMS.
Placenta Print - $25
Placenta prints are painted keepsakes to capture the beauty of your placenta. Color scheme is up to the client but may be limited depending on paint availability. The placenta is not painted on directly, so the paint will not hinder the ability to consume the placenta
**If you have also chosen the Midwifery Care Package or Birth Doula Package, a discount will be honored for placenta encapsulation.
Next Steps For Placenta Encapsulation
Please complete the placenta release form located below. Once I receive your submission you will be added to my calendar.
Instructions:
Add a cooler to your birth bag list so you can store your placenta safely in ice until I arrive. My pick up hours are 9:00 am -8:00 pm, you are responsible for proper storage, handling, and safekeeping until I pick it up.
Notify me when labor begins and again when the baby is born.
I will come to your place of birth to pick up your placenta the day of birth (or morning after if the baby is born at night.)
I will gently and respectfully clean, inspect, and prepare your placenta, amniotic sac, and umbilical cord.
Once it is dehydrated I will grind it and encapsulate it into pills.
Tinctures are available for long term occasional use at an additional cost, it provides all of the benefits of your pills for the long term without having to worry about shelf life, this is perfect for the return of your period, boosting milk supply, and easing PMS.
I will deliver your placenta package to you with instructions on how to take and care for your placenta.
Allow 48-72hrs for processing and delivery. (please note that mileage fees may be added for pick up/drop off if outside service radius.)
Frequently Asked Questions:
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This is totally up to the birthing person. A few of the most common things done with a placenta are to have it encapsulated for ingestion, save it to plant under a special tree or flower bed outside, or dispose of it. This is something that will be discussed before the birth occurs so you will have time to research options and decide what is best for you.
**If a birth occurs in the hospital and the placenta is sent to pathology, it is not able to be processed for encapsulation.
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Each person's needs are different after giving birth, and placenta encapsulation provides different opportunities and benefits based on the physical needs of the individual’s body.
During pregnancy, the body carries an increased amount of hormones and when the baby is born those hormone levels that sustain the pregnancy dramatically decrease around the third or fourth day postpartum. This is referred to as the hormonal drop off. Research suggests that this event may be partially responsible for baby blues and postpartum mood disorders. The placenta contains all of those hormones that were flowing through the body during pregnancy and can benefit the new parent by providing a gentle, gradual decrease in hormone levels instead of that dramatic drop off. The most important nutrients found in rich supply in the placenta include Stem Cells and Growth Factors such as iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin E, oxytocin, cytokines, corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH).
Taking placenta pills has also shown to support breast milk production, aid in a positive breastfeeding experience, boost energy levels, and also may help reduce the length of time of postpartum bleeding.
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You do not need to be working with me as a midwife/doula to request placenta encapsulation services. This service can be requested by anyone with any provider. Clients who have hired Taylor for midwifery/doula services are eligible for a placenta encapsulation discount following the birth of their baby. Follow the instructions to submit the Placenta release form, ensure proper storage, and communication with Taylor.
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The placenta is encapsulated in a vegan capsule containing vegetable cellulose. Depending on the size of the placenta, you can expect to get 80-200 capsules that you can take as long as you need during your postpartum time. Specific ingestion instructions are included with the placenta encapsulation package.
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Cleanliness and sterilization are of utmost priority when handling placentas and encapsulation equipment for the consumer and the handler. All equipment used is cleaned and sterilized immediately after use and properly stored to be used the next time. Only one placenta can be handled and processed at a time to prevent any contamination.
Get in touch.
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