Placenta Encapsulation: The pills you will most likely NOT share with your friends

I know what you are thinking, YIKES! But don’t turn the page just yet. Your placenta has still some use after delivery!  You can use it for postpartum healing, as it has been used for thousands of years in Chinese Medicine, and other cultures around the world.

The belief is that your baby’s placenta still retains many of its nutrients after birth.  Hence, the placenta can be dried, ground, and encapsulated so that the mother can take advantage of its consumption. 

These are my own placenta capsules :).  I am taking 2 a day at this point.  Your midwife or Placenta Encapsulation Specialist should provide you with the instructions for proper consumption and storage.

 

Some of its benefits are the replenishment of vitamins and minerals, balancing hormones, increased milk production, and curb postpartum depression.  Moreover, the capsules can be frozen for years to be taken during menopause.  Hence, by consuming the placenta in capsule form, the mother can aid her healing process and recover much faster!

Placenta Encapsulation to Fight “Baby Blues” and to Increase Milk Supply

Have you ever heard of placenta encapsulation? It has been around for thousands of years among the Chinese and Vietnamese to support the healing process of the mother after childbirth.  The placenta is believed to be very rich in nutrients and minerals, such as vitamin B6, iron and protein, and therefore, to posses especial properties to fight depression after birth and to keep up your milk supply.

In my personal experience, I did find that taking my placenta caps after birth helped me to heal faster and to keep my milk supply.  Also, I did not experience any baby blues during or after taking the pills.  One additional benefit of encapsulating your placenta is that you may even freeze it and use it when your first signs of menopause kick in!

Since your placenta is produced by your own body, this is a true holistic postpartum pill that you can take without regrets!!