How Your placenta can help you heal afterbirth
Your placenta contains all of these essential hormones, nutrients, amino acids & stem cells. Placenta encapsulation helps to capture all of these & more, facilitating a much quicker recovery post-birth.
- Iron– Essential for oxygen absorption in the cells.
- Vitamins B6 - Aids the making of antibodies.
- Vitamin E – For healing damaged skin cells.
- Oxytocin Hormone – Essential for facilitating birth and breastfeeding.
- Corticotrophin – Releasing hormone (CRH) responsible for reducing stress levels.
- Cytokines – Fibroblasts that trigger cell metabolism healing and the replacement of damaged cells and tissue.
- Thyroxin – Helps you to return to your pre-birth weight in just half the time after birth.
- Stem cells - Helping to repair damaged skin and boost collagen production in the skin.
- Oestrogen, Progesterone and Testosterone - Contribute to mammary gland development, stabilise postnatal mood, regulate postnatal uterus cramping, decrease depression, and normalise and stimulate libido
What is placenta encapsulation
Dried placenta powder was recognised as a potent medicine in Europe for centuries and used to treat and cure many ailments, mostly those surrounding birth. However since the late 19th century, most natural birthing methods have been replaced by modern birthing techniques, losing along the way many valuable traditions practised for centuries.
The benefits of consuming the placenta are being rediscovered and scientists are beginning to study placentophagy. Today there is profound anecdotal evidence and scientific studies that suggest consuming the placenta can be just as beneficial for humans as it is for other mammals.
Testimonials from our clients reveal that consuming the placenta after birth may improve energy levels, increase milk production and slow or stop postpartum haemorrhaging, thus creating an overall healthier post-birth recovery.
a QUICK step by step to placenta encapsulation
Enquire
The first stage you should do is your research to make sure placenta encapsulation is right for you. If you decide it is, then make sure you find a placenta specialist that is fully certified and registered with the environmental heath, so you can be rest assured your placenta is handled correctly and safely.
Book
If you are happy with everything and would like Cherished Placentas to be apart of your postnatal recovery, please fill in our booking form & we will be in touch
Questions
Throughout your pregnancy there might be certain situations that arise and you become concerned. Once a booking has been made, we are there to support and guide you right up until baby has been born and throughout your postnatal recovery
Storage kit
Once you are between 36-37 weeks, you will receive your storage kit/collection kit. You need to pop the gel packs straight into the freezer. Once you go into labour you will need to take them with you, along with your kit to the hospital with you
Inform your midwife
Once you go into hospital, let your midwife know that you would like to keep your placenta. Inside your kit are instructions for the midwife to follow to make sure the placenta is stored correctly and safely. A lot of mummies pop it on their birth plans too!
Going into labour
When you go into labour we ask for you to give us a quick text. This allows us to be prepared. Once baby arrives, you will need to text or call me so arrangements can be made to collect the placenta within 12 hours. (We usually suggest your birthing partner to take charge of this, that way you’ll have one less thing to worry about)
Once i have collected your placenta, you will receive your capsules within 24/48 hours.
At any stage, if you are concerned or have any questions, we are available 24/7