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What is Placentophagy?
Placentophagy is the practice of ingesting the placenta after delivery. Placenta encapsulation is the process of thoroughly cleaning the placenta, steaming it (optional, aka Traditional Chinese Method), cutting it into slices, dehydrating it, grinding it up, and placing into capsules.
Some benefits of placenta encapsulation include:
Increase general energy
Allow a quicker return to health after birth
Increase production of breast milk
Decrease likelihood of baby blues and postpartum depression
Decrease likelihood of iron deficiency
Decrease likelihood of insomnia or sleep disorders
Can decrease postpartum bleeding time
Can help with PMS, Menopause, or other hormonal imbalances
Can help your body wean off pregnancy hormones instead of crashing right after birth
Because of the powerful effects of the placenta, other benefits are also likely, but too numerous to mention. We believe that placentophagy is particularly beneficial to vegetarian mothers and those prone to postpartum depression.
In a study published by UNLV in 2013 they stated: "overall women found βan increase in lactation, mood and energyβ so much so that among the negative effects women stated they had βtoo much energy and breast milk,β Young said." Read more: http://www.unlvrebelyell.com/2013/03/18/unlv-professor-pioneers-research-in-placenta-eating/
Want to try it? Already tried it, know the awesome benefits and want to do it again? Contact us! We'd love to help you with your postpartum recovery.
Owner, Karina Robinson Certified Advanced Doula CAD(MCU), HypnoDoula, Placenta Encapsulation Specialist PES, specializes in placenta encapsulation for Weber, Davis, and Salt Lake Counties.
Visit our website at www.UtahPlacentaEncapsulation.com