Have You Considered Placenta Encapsulation?
What Is Placenta Encapsulation and Why Are People Choosing It?
Placenta encapsulation is the process of steaming, dehydrating, and grinding your placenta into capsules that can be ingested. Rooted in ancient Chinese medicine, this practice has grown in popularity in the United States in recent years. While the idea of consuming your placenta might sound a little strange—or even gross—don’t worry! We’ll walk you through the process, and soon enough, you’ll be taking them just like any other supplement.
Celebrities like Chrissy Teigen, Tia and Tamara Mowry, Kim Zolciak, and Blac Chyna have all chosen to encapsulate their placentas, adding a touch of glamour to this ancient tradition.
Different Ways to Process Your Placenta:
You can choose from several forms of placenta encapsulation, depending on your preference:
Capsules (Most Common): The placenta is typically turned into 80-150 capsules, depending on its size. While this is the most popular option, the number of capsules can vary since the placenta size depends on the size of your baby.
Salve: This is a butter or cream made from your placenta that can be applied topically to help with dry skin, stretch marks, and scarring.
Tinctures (Most Potent): A concentrated mix of placenta powder and high-proof alcohol, usually vodka, placed in a small glass bottle with a dropper. Tinctures can be added to drinks for a more potent form of placenta consumption.
What Are the Reported Benefits of Placenta Encapsulation?
While scientific evidence on the benefits of placenta encapsulation is limited, many people report positive results. Most of the benefits are anecdotal, but they include:
Increased Milk Supply: Many new parents have found that placenta consumption helps boost their milk production.
Increased Energy Levels: Placenta encapsulation is said to help restore energy, particularly during the demanding postpartum period.
Restored Iron Levels: Some people find that consuming their placenta helps to replenish iron stores, especially after birth.
Hormonal Balance: Placenta capsules are believed to help balance the hormones responsible for postpartum mood changes, such as baby blues, postpartum depression, and anxiety.
Uterine Contraction Support: Placenta consumption is thought to support the uterus in contracting back to its normal size after birth.
PMS & Menopause Relief: Some individuals use placenta capsules to alleviate PMS symptoms or even continue taking them into menopause.
Why Choose Doulas of Capitol Hill for Placenta Encapsulation?
At Doulas of Capitol Hill, we offer in-home placenta encapsulation to ensure the process is safe and personalized to you. By processing your placenta in your own kitchen, we eliminate the risk of cross-contamination, so you can be certain that the capsules you receive are 100% yours.
The entire process takes two days to complete, and we take great care to clean and sanitize our workspace before and after encapsulating your placenta. Your peace of mind is our priority!
Ready to Learn More?
If you’re considering placenta encapsulation or have any questions about the process, we’d love to hear from you! Contact us today, and let us help guide you through your postpartum journey with the support and care you deserve.