Placenta Encapsulation
$225
This package is $190 for our Home Birth clients. We require a $50 non-refundable deposit to secure your spot and for initial supplies.
Why placenta encapsulation?
Consuming your placenta as a nutritional supplement during the postpartum time period is thought to decrease the risk of developing postpartum mood disorders, increase oxytocin levels (the “love” hormone), aid in restoring iron levels, increase milk supply, increase energy, and aid in overall recovery. Many have an aversion to consuming their placenta raw. Having your placenta encapsulated allows you to consume it in capsules as you would any other supplement.
The Process
Lori Hedlund LDM CPM received her training and certification through the International Placenta and Postpartum Association (IPPA). She also holds a food handlers license and has completed OSHA’s Blood Borne Pathogens certification course. You can trust that your placenta is being handled and prepared with the utmost regard for safety.
Placentas are typically prepared using the raw method, but we also offer the Traditional Chinese Method (TCM) upon request. If you are a homebirth Client of mine, I take the placenta home with me and begin preparing it immediately. The process takes 12- 24 hours, so I am generally able to bring your capsules to your one-day visit, or within 48 hours of birth. For those seeking just encapsulation, arrangements are made for me to pick up your placenta and your capsules are returned within 72 hours, typically sooner.