What is Placenta Encapsulation? |
Placenta encapsulation or placentophagy is the practice of ingesting your placenta, it is practiced by 99% of mammals & has been part of Asian medicine for hundreds of years. Placenta encapsulation is a method of preparing your placenta in order for you to consume it in a capsule form. Placenta encapsulation has a long process of rinsing, slicing, dehydrating, grinding and encapsulating; all while practicing safe handling & sanitary conditions.
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Why is it beneficial to consume my placenta? |
There are a variety of potential benefits to placentophagy, the placenta holds many vitamins and minerals that are rich in iron and protein, which may be useful to women who are recovering from childbirth. Mothers have reported that it helps with postpartum depression, postpartum bleeding, faster recovery time, decreasing iron deficiency, decreasing insomnia, balancing of hormones, increase milk production and energy.
You may go here to read more about all the helpful benefits of placentophagy: BENEFITS HERE |
What is the difference between the raw method & steamed method? |
The raw method of preparation does NOT steam your placenta prior to dehydrating it. Your raw placenta is rinsed, sliced & placed in the dehydrator. Raw method gives you more potent capsules and a higher yield.
The heated/steamed method gently warms the placenta by steaming it prior to dehydrating it. Your raw placenta is rinsed, lightly steamed, sliced & placed in the dehydrator. Heated placenta stays with the Chinese medicine belief that the postpartum body needs warmth to properly heal from birth, replenish, move fluids and remove obstructions. Both methods are dehydrated at 160 degrees for 8-12 hours depending on size of placenta. Both methods are beneficial, it just depends on the individual what is best for you, as everyone is different; it can be discussed as to which method is best suited for you upon your consultation. |
Can I still encapsulate my placenta if I am GBS+? |
Yes. You can still encapsulate your placenta if you are positive for Group B Strep. I would recommend that your placenta be prepared the Steam method. I can still prepare Raw method but your placenta must be dehydrated at 160 degrees for around 15+ hours or so depending on the size of placenta. Though pregnant mothers are routinely screened for GBS; pregnant mothers in the UK are not and placenta encapsulation is provided there as well.
You may read more here: placentaassociation.com/group-b-strep-placenta-encapsulation-safety-gbs/ |
What do I need to do to get my placenta encapsulation service? |
When you have decided that placenta encapsulation is right for you,
please start with filling out the online forms & submit. Once these forms are submitted I will contact you (if you do not hear from your placenta specialist within 24 hours please call) to schedule our consultation. Most consultations are over the phone, however, at your request they may be held in person at a café or tea house in the city of Fullerton. During our consultation I will answer any questions you may have, go over all the information you will need to know in order for your placenta service to go smoothly, talk about what you'd like for your placenta service & what screenings I will need to see from you etc. |
Must I pay in full or is there an option for payments? |
In order to reserve your estimated due date and secure your spot for guaranteed encapsulation, you must pay a non-refundable $50.00 deposit due immediately. This deposit is sent to your email from Square, you may use your credit card online to make this payment.
Remaining balance is due at the time of pick up (Take it Easy Package), drop-off (Keep it Simple Package) or at first arrival. (In Home Encapsulation) Option for payments available, please contact. Forms of payment accepted are all major credit cards, cash, check, Paypal or Venmo. Clients who pay in full with cash receive a Free placenta tincture! (Take it Easy package & In Home Encapsulation only) 
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Do you offer any type of discounts? |
YES! I offer:
-For returning Mothers, welcome Back! You will receive $25.00 OFF your Placenta Service! -FREE tincture for cash paying clients. (Take it Easy & In Home only) -FREE Placenta Blood Print with Yelp Check-In. *Please note that there are NO discounts for At Home Belly Casting* |
Is there a price difference for encapsulating for twins or Triplets etc.? |
For every extra baby add $50.00 to your total cost.
Example: You purchase the "Take it Easy" package at $275.00 and you are having twins (+$50.00), your total will be $325.00; same scenario, triplets would be $375.00. |
Travel Fees, how do I know if there is a travel fee attached to my placenta service? |
The cost for placenta service are located on the website HERE but sometimes there is a travel fee attached to that cost of service for cities 15 miles or more outside the city of Fullerton. If you would like to know if your city (place of birth/your home) has a travel fee attached to it, please go HERE to find out. For the exact price on a travel fee please contact your specialist HERE.
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How do I know if I am getting my own placenta? |
I work with one placenta at a time, start to finish; each placenta usually comes in a container & that container is always checked for identification, if no identification is on the container then it will be written on with the correct info. before it is properly stored. If there are multiple placentas while one placenta is being prepared the others will wait in a special mini fridge dedicated to placentas only.
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What sanitary practices are used in preparing my placenta? |
First, I will ONLY work with ONE placenta at a time, from start to finish; every placenta I work with is confirmed STD negative and free of infection.
Constant hand washing, hand sanitizing and new gloves are used multiple times during the entire process. Prior to working on your placenta I sanitize my entire workspace with a hospital grade solution called Cavicide, this solution is generously sprayed and then allowed to sanitize for 5+ minutes before it is wiped clean. All my tools/trays/supplies are cleaned with soap and hot water, using a new sponge every time to avoid cross contamination; all tools/trays/supplies are then placed in a strong bleach solution bath for sanitizing purposes up to 1-8 hours and vigorously rinsed once sanitized. |
How do I maintain my placenta after delivery? |
When you deliver your placenta, it has about 4 hours outside your womb before it starts to spoil.
It is imperative that you place your placenta immediately in a plastic bag (1 gallon Ziploc or hospital biohazard bag) or plastic container (hospital should provide either or); then place your bagged/contained placenta in an ice cooler and sandwiched between ice. (Hospital will provide ice ie. ice machines) Or you may immediately place your placenta in a bag/container and then put it in a fridge or freezer until I come to retrieve your placenta. The sooner you get your placenta properly contained and into my hands the better! |
If you are picking up my placenta, when do you arrive? |
Once you have delivered your placenta, properly (see above) contained your placenta, and your placenta is available for pick up; please call me.
After I receive the call that you and your placenta are ready, I will be there within 1-4 hours. I will text you an ETA and then contact you when I arrive. I will collect your placenta either in your birth room, the main lobby or outside; whatever is comfortable & convenient for you. Please mind, that some hospitals place a "hold" on your placenta for either 24 hours or until the time you are released from the hospital. If that is the case then we can figure out the best day, time and location for pick up. (Usually your home) |
When do I receive my placenta capsules? |
From the moment your placenta is received in my hands to the time your placenta capsules are given into your hands it's about 24 hours but anywhere from 24-72 hours depending upon arrangement, thaw time, multiple placentas, holidays etc.
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