Benefits of Placentophagy & Placenta Encapsulation
Placentophagy is the practice of ingesting the placenta. It is practiced by 99% of mammals, and has been a part of Asian medicine for hundreds of years. The placenta is the only organ that belongs to two people at the same time. It contains half the mother’s blood and half the baby’s blood, and is unique to every mother and baby. The placenta acts as a barrier between the two separate bodies, transferring oxygen and nutrients from the mother’s blood to the baby. It has the ability to pick and choose what it takes from the mother based on the baby’s needs at that moment.
While western medical science continues to study the benefits of placentophagy, mothers across Europe, The United States and Canada have embraced this practice as part of their post-birth planning for more than a decade. Placenta Encapsulation allows the mother all the benefits of the hormones and nutrients that nourished her baby during pregnancy. Each woman's body and birth experience is unique, and placenta encapsulation may benefit you and your individual experience in a variety of ways.
BALANCE HORMONES
When a woman births the placenta, she loses the many useful hormones contained in it that were produced during pregnancy. It can take months for the body to balance these hormones again. Taking placenta pills helps reintroduce these hormones into the mother's body in small doses, until her body resumes its natural hormonal balance.
DECREASE THE INCIDENCE OF POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION
Iron-deficiency in postpartum women can lead to fatigue, and may be a contributing factor to depressive symptoms. The placenta is extremely rich in natural iron and can be a valuable and natural resource to replenish the mother's lost iron supply. It is also rich in naturally-produced B6 which is often used to combat depression. Many mothers find the combination of these substances in placenta encapsulation to be helpful in improving their post-birth emotional experience.
INCREASE ENERGY & FACILITATE FASTER HEALING
The placenta contains hormones and nutrients that have been found to increase energy and promote healing. It is also rich in naturally-produced iron and protein, which can help replenish the mother's nutrients following childbirth.
LESSEN POSTPARTUM BLEEDING
Historically, midwives have utilized a small portion of the placenta to control postpartum bleeding during and after childbirth. Placenta pills contain these same hormones and can lessen bleeding and help promote uterine healing.
PROMOTE HEALTHY BREAST MILK PRODUCTION
The placenta contains Human Placental Lactogen and Prolactin, which help prepare the mammary glands and stimulate milk production. These are often beneficial in successful breastfeeding of a new infant.
Each woman's needs are different after giving birth and placenta encapsulation provides different opportunities and benefits based on the physical needs of the individual mother's body.
While western medical science continues to study the benefits of placentophagy, mothers across Europe, The United States and Canada have embraced this practice as part of their post-birth planning for more than a decade. Placenta Encapsulation allows the mother all the benefits of the hormones and nutrients that nourished her baby during pregnancy. Each woman's body and birth experience is unique, and placenta encapsulation may benefit you and your individual experience in a variety of ways.
BALANCE HORMONES
When a woman births the placenta, she loses the many useful hormones contained in it that were produced during pregnancy. It can take months for the body to balance these hormones again. Taking placenta pills helps reintroduce these hormones into the mother's body in small doses, until her body resumes its natural hormonal balance.
DECREASE THE INCIDENCE OF POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION
Iron-deficiency in postpartum women can lead to fatigue, and may be a contributing factor to depressive symptoms. The placenta is extremely rich in natural iron and can be a valuable and natural resource to replenish the mother's lost iron supply. It is also rich in naturally-produced B6 which is often used to combat depression. Many mothers find the combination of these substances in placenta encapsulation to be helpful in improving their post-birth emotional experience.
INCREASE ENERGY & FACILITATE FASTER HEALING
The placenta contains hormones and nutrients that have been found to increase energy and promote healing. It is also rich in naturally-produced iron and protein, which can help replenish the mother's nutrients following childbirth.
LESSEN POSTPARTUM BLEEDING
Historically, midwives have utilized a small portion of the placenta to control postpartum bleeding during and after childbirth. Placenta pills contain these same hormones and can lessen bleeding and help promote uterine healing.
PROMOTE HEALTHY BREAST MILK PRODUCTION
The placenta contains Human Placental Lactogen and Prolactin, which help prepare the mammary glands and stimulate milk production. These are often beneficial in successful breastfeeding of a new infant.
Each woman's needs are different after giving birth and placenta encapsulation provides different opportunities and benefits based on the physical needs of the individual mother's body.
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