What is Placenta Encapsulation?
Placenta Encapsulation is the process of turning a raw placenta into capsules for consumption. This process includes cleaning the placenta before lightly steaming it. Then the placenta is dehydrated and ground it into powder. Finally the powder is put into capsules for the mother to take according to guidelines we provide. Most women who took placenta capsules report a very positive experience. A staggering 97% would choose to take them again.
Why Should I Encapsulate my Placenta?
There are many reasons to take placenta capsules after birth. The placenta contains the hormones prolactin, oxytocin, and hCG. These hormones are precursors to estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone. They aid women in the transition from being pregnant to being a new mother. Placenta capsules help a new mother by assisting her milk to come in and helping her bond with her new baby. Additionally, consuming the placenta causes a more speedy recovery from birth because the hormones present in it. Women who consume their placentas have reported that taking their capsules fought off postpartum depression, a frustrating postpartum trial for many.
Where Will You Process my Placenta?
At Breathtaking Birth Doulas we process your placenta conveniently in your home. There are many benefits to doing it this way. For example, you can be confident that your placenta is in fact yours as it is the only one in your home and you brought it there yourself. In addition, there is no risk of your placenta being exposed to any unfamiliar bacteria that may interfere with your healthy postpartum recovery.
Is Encapsulating my Placenta Safe?
Because your safety and our professionalism are our top priorities, we follow strict protocols for transporting and handling your placenta. Our placenta encapsulation service produces the safest product with minimal risk. We ensure your capsules are safe to consume. To this end we fully sanitize your kitchen both before and after handling your placenta. So in the end you will have safe capsules and a sanitized kitchen.
Who Can I Contact about Encapsulating my Placenta?
Placenta encapsulation is a wonderful service provided by Breathtaking Birth Doulas LLC. We perform this service to all of Houston and its surrounding areas. Contact us on our contacts page to learn more about placenta encapsulation. You can also visit our Facebook page.
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