Placenta encapsulation is the process of dehydrating and grinding the placenta into a course powder, which is then placed into small capsules for you to consume, similar to how you would a vitamin.
Why Encapsulate?
-Help to balance your hormones
-Replenish depleted iron levels
-Increase milk production
-Reduce post-natal bleeding
-Increase your energy levels
-Make for a happier, more enjoyable post-natal period
-Assist the uterus to return to its pre-pregnancy state
The placenta is composed of beneficial hormones, chemicals, iron, and proteins.
-Estrogen, Progesterone, Testosterone: Contributes to mammary gland development in preparation for lactation; stabilizes postpartum mood; regulates post-birth uterine cramping.
-Prolactin: Promotes lactation; increases milk supply; enhances the mothering instinct.
-Oxytocin: Decreases pain and increases bonding in mother and infant; counteracts the production of stress hormones such as Cortisol; greatly reduces postpartum bleeding; enhances the breastfeeding let-down reflex.
-Prostaglandins: Regulates contractions in the uterus after birth; helps uterus return to its pre-pregnancy size.
-Iron: Replenishes maternal iron stores to combat anemia. Increases energy; decreases fatigue and depression.
-Hemoglobin: Oxygen-carrying molecule which provides a boost in energy.