The Healthy Mama Postpartum & Lactation Services

06/25/2024

Services we offer!

05/31/2023

One of the services offered are placenta prints! I get asked often what that is exactly, so I thought this would be a great time to post some pictures of them! I use food grade gel coloring. Safe to consume.

09/25/2022

Great article on the 2 methods i use. Raw and Steamed (gentle method)
https://www.allbodiesbirth.com/blog/placenta-encapsulation-preparation-method

If you know you want to do something with your placenta after birth, but don’t quite know what or how or where to start, this blog is for you!

08/06/2022

Great positions for feeding. Try to use them all throughout the day

07/11/2022

07/03/2022

Placentaphagy is great postpartum! Every woman should look into its benefits🙂

01/10/2021

I met a wonderful person today! She has so much to offer our community. I am looking forward to building and nurturing this new friendship!
Check out Mammawise

https://www.facebook.com/candiammermanstilpoint/

Bringing complete and custom care for pregnant, birthing, and postpartum families.

12/28/2020

Love this! Makes you think a little deeper!

Navigating judgmental comments about your parenting choices over the holidays can be difficult.
Feel free to remind your critics that you've all come together to celebrate an unmarried, teenage mother having an unassisted birth in a natural environment, who then breastfeed, bed shared, and worn her baby.
And if it's good enough for the Mother of God, it's good enough for you.

12/28/2020

What is in your placenta that is beneficial to you?
Let's talk Copper!

Yes... I said copper! Crazy right! Your placenta has many vitamins and minerals and copper is extremely important because it helps your body absorb iron, which raises hemoglobin levels, which in turn helps energy levels. It is also an anti-inflammatory, provides thyroid support, and strengthens your immune system. All of this helps you postpartum.

12/28/2020

What is in your placenta that is beneficial to you?

Let's talk Oxytocin!

Oxytocin is known as the "Love Hormone" 💜💚💙💛🧡❤
It also keeps your uterus tight, which helps control postpartum bleeding. Breastfeeding also releases oxytocin which helps with the maternal bond and contracts the uterus. Oxytocin is an AMAZING hormone!

12/28/2020

What is in your placenta that is beneficial to you?

Let's talk Serotonin!

Serotonin is the key hormone that stabilizes your mood, with feelings of well-being, and happiness. This hormone impacts your entire body. It enables brain cells and other nervous system cells to communicate with each other. Serotonin also helps with sleeping, eating, digestion, cognitive function and helps with blood clotting.

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320-208-9220

12/28/2020

What is in your placenta that is beneficial to you?

Let's talk progesterone!

Progesterone is known as the "pro-gestation hormone". It is vital to sustaining a pregnancy. But how can it help you postpartum?

Progesterone increases your mental clarity and cognitive function, reduces anxiety, boosts your energy and helps regulate your immune system. Giving you a feeling of "wellness".

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12/28/2020

Such a BEAUTIFUL picture! The placenta and umbilical cord are AMAZING!

**courtesy of Jennifer Mason Photography**

12/12/2020

This is a great video by Penny Simkin, demonstrating the physiology and benefits of delayed cord clamping.
Enjoy!

https://youtu.be/W3RywNup2CM

Penny Simkin demonstrates why the baby's umbilical cord should not be routinely clamped and cut immediately following birth

11/25/2020

What is in your placenta that is beneficial to you?

Let's talk prolactin!

Prolactin is the hormone responsible for helping new mothers make breastmilk. When the baby suckles at the breast it sends a message to your pituitary gland and the pituitary gland then releases prolactin which stimulates the milk ducts to release milk.

Prolactin is found in the placenta as well. So... your body naturally makes prolactin while breastfeeding and then by consuming your placenta you are giving yourself MORE prolactin that your body has already made during pregnancy!! Double whammy on this hormone!!! And it is all natural and made by YOU!

11/23/2020

An AMAZING opportunity has become available!! A wonderful family has donated money as a scholarship for two (2) wonderful women to receive placenta encapsulation services through The Healthy Mama for FREE!!!

If you would like to apply for a chance to receive this scholarship opportunity and get FREE placenta encapsulation services e-mail Shannon Templer at shannon@lactationandpp.com to receive more information and the requirements to apply. www.lactationandpp.com

**applications will be accepted starting 11/23/2020 and will end 12/27/2020. applying for this scholarship opportunity does not guarantee you will receive this free service, 2 applicants will be chosen and announced 12/30/2020.**

10/23/2020

I had the pleasure of encapsulating a wonderful mothers placenta this week! She wanted the benefits of lowering her risk for postpartum depression, increase her milk supply and to feel great in her recovery!

Every mother should have access to this service! And in West Central Minnesota... mothers can get this! I feel that in the near future that Willmar, MN will be the place to go for excellent maternity care and access to placenta encapsulation, in-home and virtual lactation support and one of a kind top quality Postpartum Concierge Nursing Services. www.lactationandpp.com

10/19/2020

Did you know that The Healthy Mama can prescribe you a breastpump!? 💁‍♀️

Through Milk Moms you have AMAZING options and competitive prices. Contact Shannon Templer at The Healthy Mama to become a client and get a prescription for your breastpump 📝
❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

www.lactationandpp.com
shannon@lactationandpp.com
320-208-9220