Before we dive into the specifics of the placenta encapsulation, you may just be looking for placenta capsules benefits and placenta capsules components.
Placenta encapsulation is a more modern way to ‘consume’ your placenta in capsules form. Consuming the placenta after birth is something that has been done for centuries by humans and mammals.
As a standard at Midwest Placenta we use the Traditional Chinese Inspired Method (also known as TCM/Heated Method) unless otherwise specified.
The TCM/Heated Method is the most commonly used method of placenta encapsulation.
Traditional Chinese Medicine theorizes that birthing the placenta leaves an empty space within the mother, which makes the cold (yin) empty space and the practice of steaming the placenta to be consumed balances the body by creating a warm energy (yang). According to several Chinese philosophical principals done for over 5000 years. Popularized starting in 1984 in America.
The TCM/Heated process involves the placenta being rinsed, steamed, cooled, cut into thin strips, dehydrated for about 12 hours. This process tripods approximately 100-150 size 0 capsules from a full-term placenta depending on size of placenta and choices of other products.
This TCM/Heated method creates a more balanced experience. Great for overall longer term recovery, nourishing the body as it recovers, increased breastmilk supply, decreased PPD/PPA symptoms.
Steaming of the TCM/Heated method helps kill surface bacteria, therefore recommended for placentas where surface bacterial may be present, such as: exposure to meconium, prolonged exposure to afterbirth water with waterbirths, etc. Hormones and most vitamins, iron, and selenium remain after steaming, however vitamin A, thymine, vitamin D, and some B vitamins are affected by the heating process. Can be steamed with added herbs, lemon, pepper, ginger, frankincense, myrrh, garlic, turmeric, oils, etc. As a standard, it’s prepare without additions, please let me know if you’d like add additions.
RAW encapsulation method is available upon request, however not as common. The RAW method provides the freshest/higher hormonal/nutrient benefits as the TCM/Heated method lessens vital enzymes, hormones, and nutrients. The process includes the placenta being rinsed, NOT steamed, cut raw into thin strips, dehydrated for 18-24 hours. This process yields approximately 125-175 size 0 capsules from a full term placenta depending on size of placenta and choices of other products.
The RAW method is great for immediate shorter term recovery, blood building, returning iron levels and more immediate mood/energy increases, (sometimes reported as too strong and clients may experience a overly-caffeinated feeling and need to decrease dosage if sensitive).
The RAW method is not recommended if infection was present during late pregnancy/labor/birth or for women with history of mental illness, insomnia, anxiety, sensitive to caffeine, current/past thyroid issues, group B strep, STD/STIs, pregnancy induces hypertension, pregnancy-induces toxemia, preclampsia, eclampsia, HELLP syndrome. Test sensitivity to RAW capsules before beginning a strong dosage schedule. Do NOT take after 5pm to ensure good sleep.
Half and Half Option: For clients that are on the fence about the 2 different preparation methods we also have the option to prepare half the placenta with the TCM/Heated Method and the other half with the RAW method. Therefore, you will have ½ and ½ the amount of each capsules kind and can have both the immediate and strong benefits of the RAW capsules and the longer-term/balanced benefits of the TCM/Heated capsules.
Upon completion of your placenta capsules will receive full storage, dosage, and a lot more information on how to take your capsules.
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