What is the process of placenta encapsulation?

In the placenta encapsulation process, the placenta is steamed, dehydrated, ground into a powder and sealed in vitamin-size capsules. There are companies that will do it for you, and if you work with a doula, she might offer the service as well. Some moms opt to find instructions online and go the DIY route.

How many placenta pills should I take a day?

Most women consume one or two capsules three times a day during the first couple of weeks post-partum or until they feel their hormones have returned to normal. You can take one or two capsules whenever you feel you may need a little more energy or to boost your milk supply when breastfeeding.

How long does it take to encapsulate a placenta?

Encapsulation is a two-day process, and takes approximately 2 hours the first day and two hours the second day. The first day it is prepared and begins the process of dehydration. The second day it is placed into capsules and you and your postpartum placenta specialist will discuss consumption recommendations.

When can I stop taking placenta pills?

You should stop taking your capsules during a fever, cold, flu, mastitis, or other sickness. You can resume taking your capsules once your illness has passed.

How do you make placenta into pills?

According to a step-by-step process on BabyCenter , you can make your own placenta pills by first freezing your placenta right after birth. After six weeks, you will then thaw the placenta, clean and wash it, then proceed by putting it in a steamer.

What are the benefits of placenta consumption?

The supposed benefits of eating one’s own placenta include increased energy, increased quantities of breast milk, and balancing of hormones (as the placenta contains iron, vitamins B6 and B12, estrogen, oxytocin, and progesterone) which could reduce the risk for postpartum depression and insomnia.

What is a placenta capsule?

Placenta Capsules are made from your placenta with no added ingredients. The placenta is steamed with lemon, ginger and green chilli according to TCM recipes. The placenta is dehydrated using a food dehydrator or oven for 8-10 hours until crisp.

What is a placenta pill?

Placenta Pill. A capsule containing steamed, dried, then pulverised placental tissue, which is claimed to reduce post-partum depression, restore serum iron and B vitamin levels and provide other benefits to mothers of newborns.