What is Placenta Encapsulation?
Placenta encapsulation is the process of putting dried placenta powder into capsules for the mother to consume after the birth of her baby. There are two methods of encapsulation: the Raw method and the TCM (Traditional Chinese Method).
Raw Method: The raw placenta is sliced into strips and placed in the dehydrator. The placenta is then dehydrated at a low temperature for approximately 10 hours or more. Once dried, it is ground up into a fine powder and the powder is put into vegetarian capsules.
TCM Method: The placenta is steamed over boiling water. The boiling water has fresh lemon, ginger and a spicy green pepper in in. The cooked placenta is then cut into thin strips and dehydrated for approximately 8 hours or more. Once dried, the placenta strips are ground up into a fine powder and the powder is put into vegetarian capsules.
TCM Method: The placenta is steamed over boiling water. The boiling water has fresh lemon, ginger and a spicy green pepper in in. The cooked placenta is then cut into thin strips and dehydrated for approximately 8 hours or more. Once dried, the placenta strips are ground up into a fine powder and the powder is put into vegetarian capsules.
Why should you have your Placenta Encapsulated?
Placenta remedies are an important part of birthing history. One of the first and greatest medical and pharmaceutical experts of China, Li Shi-Zhen, included placenta as a medicine in his first TCM Materia Medica published in 1578. To learn more about the history of placenta encapsulation
Placenta Capsules have been reported by mothers to:
~Significantly reduce post-partum bleeding
~Encourage a quick and helathy milk supply
~Replenish essential hormones
~Replenish essential nutrients and iron
~Reduce stress levels, prevent baby blues and post-partum depression
~Give a boost of energy
Placenta Capsules have been reported by mothers to:
~Significantly reduce post-partum bleeding
~Encourage a quick and helathy milk supply
~Replenish essential hormones
~Replenish essential nutrients and iron
~Reduce stress levels, prevent baby blues and post-partum depression
~Give a boost of energy
![]() BirthBlessings Placenta Encapsulation PricesBasic Placenta Encapsulation Package: $200.00
*Discount of $50.00 for BirthBlessings doula clients or RVBC clients |
What is included in BirthBlessings' Basic Placenta Encapsulation Package?~ Pick-up of placenta from hospital, birth center or home
~ Placenta capsules prepared in the method of your choosing (Raw or TCM) ~ Capsules delivered as soon as possible (usually within a few days) ~ |
What do I have to do to have my placenta encapsulated by BirthBlessings?~ Contact Sarah to see if she has availability for your EDD. If not she will be able to refer you to other area placenta encapsulation specialists.
~Fill out the Encapsulation Agreement and return to Sarah as soon as possible. ~Talk to your midwife or doctor to let them know you will be encapsulating your placenta. ~Follow the guidelines listed here and contact Sarah know anytime with questions. |