Placenta Encapsulation

Why?

Having your placenta made into pill form to consume after your birth may help you through the rocky postpartum period. I've read eating your placenta may increase energy, increase breast milk, and help with the 'baby blues'.

In China women sell their placentas after they give birth,
and herb companies buy them, process them and sell them as a
supplement to whoever wants it (mostly other women trying to recover
from childbirth or other significant blood loss events). (But the FDA
says no-no to that practice in the U.S.).

http://www.bluepoppy.com/blog/blogs/blog1.php/2010/08/26/the-legal-status-of-placenta

I did not know placenta encapsulation was an option after I gave birth. But, I would definitely do it next time. I did hit some rough patches postpartum, especially with producing milk and postpartum depression. My hormones were out of whack and so was my sleep. Get help from family, friends, neighbors, lactation consultants, etc. and nourish yourself with good food, vitamins, and placenta!

Here is the link to a woman in Austin who can help you encapsulate your placenta. Please let know how you make out!


http://placentabenefits.info/LindseyRoberts.asp