The Placenta: Tree of Life
In many cultures the placenta is viewed as a potent medicine and a sacred element of the birth process. In Bali, the placenta is seen as the baby's energetic twin. In traditional Chinese medicine the placenta has been taken for thousands of years to treat different ailments.
Why Placenta Medicine?
Almost all mammals know instinctively of the healing power of consuming the placenta right after giving birth. The placenta contains a wide range of your own bio available hormones that are beneficial to both you and baby immediately postpartum and for life. These hormones are known to drop significantly in the first 4-5 days after birth and are thought to be a huge contributing factor of postpartum depression. Many mothers have reported a noted change in energy and mood while taking placenta medicine. A few reasons to consume your placenta are:
- To beat the "baby blues" and postpartum depression
- Boost energy and recuperate more quickly from birth
- Balance hormones
- Lessen postpartum bleeding
- Increase milk supply
- Easing life transitions
Placenta Encapsulation Services
The encapsulation process usually takes about two days to complete and should be done within the first 2 days after birth. It can be done in your home or mine depending on what is most convenient and comfortable to you. There are two methods to choose from
We can discuss the various benefits and differences of both methods.
Basic Fees for Encapsulation
- Traditional Chinese Method (TCM) Zi Hi Chi - This method involves steaming the placenta with lemon, ginger and chili peppers to infuse it with heat or chi before dehydrating and powdering
- Raw Method- The placenta is not steamed before dehydrating. This prevents the beneficial enzymes found in the placenta from being destroyed by the heat.
We can discuss the various benefits and differences of both methods.
Basic Fees for Encapsulation
- $150 - Includes travel to your home for encapsulation or placenta pick up, entire encapsulation process and free umbilical cord keepsake in a special pouch.
- Discounts available for birth and postpartum doula clients
Additional Placenta Services
- Placenta Prints- A print of mother and baby's special and unique tree of life. Suitable for framing or as a private keepsake ~ $20 for 2 prints, $5 for each additional print.
- Placenta Mother Tincture- I will make a "mother" tincture out of a small piece of the placenta preserved in alcohol. This can then be further diluted to create a tailored and perfect constitutional homeopathic remedy for your baby or taken straight by the mother during times of illness and stress. ~$10
- Placenta Salve- A salve made out of your placenta can be used to heal cesarean or surgical scars, perineal tears, diaper rash and cracked or bleeding nipples ~$15
Here are some helpful links to more information about placenta medicine:
Placentophagia: Benefits of Eating the Placenta
Placenta for Healing
Scientific Research
Placentophagia: Benefits of Eating the Placenta
Placenta for Healing
Scientific Research
Please Contact Juliana for more information!
603-785-7026