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Placenta Encapsulation
For centuries, women have consumed their placentas in a variety of ways to encourage healing, help with milk production, and calm their mind and emotions.
At Dandelion Birth & Beyond, we use the Traditional Steamed Method.
Our encapsulation specialist is trained through International Placenta & Postpartum Association (IPPA), is blood-borne pathogens trained and puts safety at the forefront.
We would be happy to answer your questions, please send us an email!
Why might you consider taking placenta capsules?
Your placenta is amazing for all the things that it does for your baby during pregnancy
but also for all the things it can do for you postpartum. The placenta contains a wide variety of hormones and minerals and each one plays a vital role during your pregnancy. By consuming your placenta, you could experience these benefits in your postpartum healing period.
Knowing and understand these hormones and minerals and what they do will help you make the decision if placenta encapsulation is right for you!
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Copper and iron work together to restore hemoglobin levels, increase your absorption of iron which in turn, decreases the need for blood transfusions.
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Oxytocin stimulates contractions to deliver your baby and your placenta but continues working to contract your uterus down to pre-pregnancy size. It helps aid in mother-baby bonding, lactation and helps prevent hemorrhage.
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Progesterone provides mental clarity, reduces anxiety, boosts energy and regulates your immune system.
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Prostaglandins promotes healing in the postpartum mother. It assists in healing at the placenta attachment site, perineal and rectal tears and minimizes nipple soreness and inflammation.
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A drastic drop of estrogen and corticotropin releasing hormone postpartum can contribute to postpartum depression symptoms. By ingesting estrogen and CRH through your placenta, you can replenish those lost hormones and it can help balance your mood and decrease postpartum depression symptoms.
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Prolactin and hPL work hand in hand in stimulating your body to begin making milk for your baby. Ingestion of the placenta has been linked to an increase in breast milk production.
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Endorphins are your body’s natural pain relief. In our postpartum period, placenta capsules can help to decrease post-birth pain and decreases the need of pharmaceuticals.
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Serotonin and vitamin B6 work together to regulate your sleep patterns, balance weight, and improve cognitive function.
*Placenta capsules are a nutritional supplement and there are no guarantees that it will prevent postpartum depression or guaranteed a healthy milk supply and can not be used to reverse present or predisposed issues. Placenta capsules do not take the place of medical care and should not be used to treat severe anemia, inadequate milk supply, postpartum depression or anxiety.