Placenta Products

1. Email me to request my services + check availability.
2. Read over my contract.
3. Talk to your birth team about keeping your placenta. 
4. Alert me when birthing time begins, and after the placenta is out.
5. Keep placenta on ice.
6. Wait 24-48 hours for capsules.

To date, most evidence on the benefits of placentophagy are anecdotal. However, a 2017 study from UNLV concluded there are no significant risks to placenta consumption. A 2013 survey of mothers’ experiences with placenta consumption showed 95% of mothers reported a “positive” or “very positive” experiences with placentophagy. Reported benefits include improvement in mood and energy, hormonal balance, postpartum depression prevention, and increased milk production. 

This depends on the size of the placenta, as, there can be significant variations in size.  The yield can be anywhere from 60-200 capsules. 

Most placentas can still be encapsulated, even if a c-section is needed or the mother is GBS+.  

Encapsulation is not recommended if the placenta was sent to pathology for testing as it may be chemically contaminated, in the case of uterine infection, or with heavy drinking/smoking.  

Store your placenta pills in your fridge or freezer. Instructions for consumption: Early postpartum: take 2 pills at a time, 3 times daily for the first 2 weeks. Then take 2 pills a day, or as needed. Do not consume placenta pills if you have mastitis, fever, or other illness. Email me with any questions or concerns.