Placenta Encapsulation
Be the boss of your postpartum experience and enjoy its full benefits by having your placenta encapsulated. A Mother Level has been providing placenta encapsulation services since 2019. Are you hoping to get your placenta encapsulated or unsure of what to expect, rest easy, AMLDS, will support, and advise you through this amazing process of birth and new parenthood.
The ABC of Placenta Encapsulation
Your placenta is a remarkable organ that nourished your baby while in the womb. It is loaded with stem cells, vitamins, and minerals. These nutrients are known to give a better postpartum experience and improvement in overall well-being. The placenta is also rich in reproductive hormones like estrogen and progesterone that drop after you give birth. So theoretically, consuming your placenta (whole or in pill form) would be good for your body.
Encapsulation of the placenta simply means that the whole placenta is transformed into pills that can be taken postpartum.
Generally, you have a better chance to experience improved energy, healthy milk production, hormone balance, and a stable mood which decreases your chances of having postpartum depression.
Why waste those valuable nutrients by throwing the placenta away after childbirth when you can use it to your advantage?
The Preparation
The most common method of consuming the placenta is through encapsulation. During the encapsulation process, the placenta is retrieved from the hospital/home, cleaned, steamed, dehydrated, ground into a powder, and sealed in vitamin-size capsules.
While placenta encapsulation is the most popular method of eating the placenta, there are other ways to go about the process, including preparing the placenta in a meal, or beverage. Also, one can drink the placenta in a smoothie. However, it is more convenient to consume the placenta as pills especially to avoid the strong “irony” taste that comes with eating it as a meal.
How Much Does Placenta Encapsulation Cost?
There is no fixed cost. There are numerous ways to go about placenta encapsulation, hence the costs will vary based on the route you opt for. However, the cost usually starts at around $200 and can go up to around $450. Your location is also a determining factor as to the fee charged.
Are There Non-Edible Choices?
While eating the placenta has many benefits, not all parents can stomach the fact that it was once a human organ. If you are one of those parents, worry less, there are many none-edible options for you.
You can have your placenta made into jewelry. Whether you go with a delicate pendant, beaded bracelet, or tiny stud earrings, your placenta made into jewelry will make for a beautiful and constant reminder of your pregnancy. Creative parents can also try making placenta artwork to frame and hang in their homes. Consider doing the popular Tree of Life design to honor the beginning of your newborn’s life. Also, you can keep the placenta and plant it in your garden since the nutrients in the placenta are known to make a great fertilizer.
Is The Procedure Meeting Sanitary Conditions?
At AMLDS, we take hygiene very seriously. Our placenta encapsulation workspace is safe and secluded in a private area. The work is done on a stainless steel surface to ensure proper sanitization. To avoid cross-contamination, we never work on more than one placenta at a time. All reusable equipment and supplies are thoroughly sanitized with hospital-grade virucide. Trust AMLDS to keep you safe!
