The placenta is a truly fascinating organ that performs many essential functions throughout pregnancy. In addition to its role in fetal circulation, the placenta is also responsible for the production and storage of many beneficial hormones and nutrients). Placenta encapsulation is the process of cleaning, dehydrating, and grinding the placenta into a fine powder that can be poured into capsules and taken as a nutritional supplement. The benefits associated with placenta encapsulation include stabilized mood, reduced anxiety, increase in milk supply, and increased energy.
Placenta Encapsulation $250
We offer both the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) encapsulation method and the Raw encapsulation method to families birthing in the Twin Cities Metro and Western Wisconsin. An additional travel fee may be applicable to those more than 75 mins from St. Paul.
During the TCM method of processing the organ is cleaned, steamed with TCM herbs (garlic, lemon, ginger, jalapeño), dehydrated, ground, and encapsulated. The steaming process is gentle and does not thoroughly "cook" the organ, but some nutrients are lost in the steaming process. This method is reported to provide a gentler mood support and is the optimal choice for those are prone to anxiety. Because of the gentle steaming process, this method is also recommended for folks are GBS+ as extra measure of protection against GBS transmission.
With the Raw method of processing the organ is cleaned, dehydrated, ground, and encapsulated. This method offers a more notable boost in energy and is not recommended for folks who are prone to anxiety.
In order to allow your family the most optimal rest we will pick up the placenta within the first 24 hours after birth and we will return the capsules to your home after the process has been completed, which typically takes 1-3 days.
Placenta encapsulation services can be combined with midwifery care or doula services for a discount!
Placenta Encapsulation $250
We offer both the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) encapsulation method and the Raw encapsulation method to families birthing in the Twin Cities Metro and Western Wisconsin. An additional travel fee may be applicable to those more than 75 mins from St. Paul.
During the TCM method of processing the organ is cleaned, steamed with TCM herbs (garlic, lemon, ginger, jalapeño), dehydrated, ground, and encapsulated. The steaming process is gentle and does not thoroughly "cook" the organ, but some nutrients are lost in the steaming process. This method is reported to provide a gentler mood support and is the optimal choice for those are prone to anxiety. Because of the gentle steaming process, this method is also recommended for folks are GBS+ as extra measure of protection against GBS transmission.
With the Raw method of processing the organ is cleaned, dehydrated, ground, and encapsulated. This method offers a more notable boost in energy and is not recommended for folks who are prone to anxiety.
In order to allow your family the most optimal rest we will pick up the placenta within the first 24 hours after birth and we will return the capsules to your home after the process has been completed, which typically takes 1-3 days.
Placenta encapsulation services can be combined with midwifery care or doula services for a discount!