Placenta Encapsulation Process
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For a steamed Placenta encapsulation, I will begin with cutting lemons and ginger. This is known to help with weight loss, energy, inflammation, migraines, and healing.
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The placenta is placed into a stainless steel strainer and washed thoroughly draining the umbilical cord, cutting it off, and set aside for your cord keepsake.
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The placenta is then placed into the steamer, adding fresh lemons and ginger onto the placenta, and sprinkle cayenne pepper on top. It will stay in this place for a minimum of 30 minutes until internal preparation reaches 220*.
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For raw preparation, it skips steaming and the placenta is placed onto a glass cutting board, on top of a blue sterile pad.
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The placenta is cut into very thin strips, the strips are then placed onto the dehydrator and dehydrated for a minimum of 24 hours at 160* to the point where each piece can “snap” in half.
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The dehydrated strips are placed into a blender and ground into a very fine, dry powder.
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The dry placenta powder is then placed into pre-counted, empty capsules.
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The capsules are then Sealed tightly.
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The most unique part is customizing your order. The placenta capsules are placed in a glass water bottle, with a personalized thermal sleeve, and then in a labeled bag to be hand-delivered.
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All equipment and workspace are thoroughly sanitized after every placenta encapsulation.
Placenta Encapsulation Specialist
Several contraindications would deem a placenta unable to encapsulate:
- Chorioamnionitis (infection of the membranes)
- Maternal infection during or immediately following labor and delivery.
- Neonatal infection within the first 48 hours postpartum.
- Prion Diseases
- Active infections that may be reacquired:
- Lyme Disease
- Clostridium difficile, commonly referred to as C. Diff
- Improper storage of the placenta;
Including the following:
- Not placed on ice within 2 hours of delivery.
- Refrigerated longer than 4 days before being frozen.
- Placenta not kept under 40° F for the entire storage (consistent fresh ice is key)
Placenta Encapsulation
What is Placenta Encapsulation?
How do I store the placenta until picked up?
How do I store the placenta until picked up?
Placenta encapsulation is the practice of ingesting the placenta after being steamed or raw, dehydrated, ground and placed into pills. Traditionally, this is taken by the mother and is believed to include numerous health benefits. Placenta capsules frequently are taken shortly after giving birth, during a women's menstrual cycle, or during menopause with the belief, it helps counter some symptoms of menopause.
(Modesto - Stockton - Central Valley)
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How do I store the placenta until picked up?
How do I store the placenta until picked up?
How do I store the placenta until picked up?
I pick up 8 am-8 pm most days. Please bring a disposable hot/cold bag, (or contact me and I can provide you with one) and four 1-gallon zip lock bags (double bag your placenta and fill the other 2 with ice) to the hospital. Keep your placenta on ice, the nursing staff can supply ice as needed. If I am your Doula I will bring the placenta home with me to start your placenta encapsulation immediately. Please check the ice regularly to ensure proper cooling is maintained. If pick-up is delayed or if your hospital requires immediate removal of the placenta, it can be stored in your fridge for 48 hours. Please freeze if it will be with you longer than that. Most placenta pills, tinctures, and salves are ready for pick-up within 48 hours. Tinctures do take an additional 6 weeks to infuse before they are ready for use. I pick up anywhere from Modesto - Stockton - Turlock and all of Stanislaus + San Joaquin counties
What are your safety protocols?
How do I store the placenta until picked up?
What are your safety protocols?
Safety is #1 to me! I check the temperature of the placenta at the time of pick up and store it in a dedicated placenta encapsulation refrigerator with a thermometer. The preparation space and equipment are cleaned with hospital-grade disinfectant before and after the preparation of your placenta. Any multi-use equipment is cleaned and then soaked in a hospital-grade disinfectant. Followed by a wash with clean water. I always use personal protective equipment (PPE): mask, hair covering, gloves, goggles, and gown. I only ever process one placenta at a time and generally only have one placenta in my possession at a time for the safety of my birthers and myself. If a home birth and I am your doula you have the option to encapsulate your placenta in your own home reaping the benefits of your placenta pills within 24 hours.