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 48 hours before being frozen.
- Placenta not kept under 40° F for the entire storage (consistent fresh ice is key)
