Placenta
Encapsulation, Smoothies, Tincture, Salve, & Cord Keepsake.
Placentas are handled with care; from the moment of pickup to dropoff.
I believe love & respect are the basis to processing placentas.
Prayer is involved throughout my process, as well as, Ca Food Safety & Handling Standards.
Dropoff takes place within 72 hours from Birth.
Capsules
Raw: $150
This method of preparing the placenta for encapsulation, skips the steaming process all together & is set for dehydration while still "RAW". Some people choose this method because they are raw food activists and believe the cooking or steaming process destroys some of the nutrients.
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During this COVID-19 Pandemic: Raw method will be started after a 14-day quarantine of the placenta in a Freezer.
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*One Benefit: provides a higher number of capsules as there is no shrinkage from the steaming process. Which is why it's also called the "High Yield Method", & is more commonly chosen.
Capsules
TCM: $150
This method of preparing for encapsulation, involves steaming the placenta gently with herbs. **Recommended for GBS+ & other infections contracted during pregnancy.
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During this COVID-19 Pandemic: TCM method can be started ASAP.
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I use Ginger, Lemon, & can add Jalapeños by request. Putting the herbs in the steaming process is thought to bring out the placenta's natural healing properties.
Lemon is thought of as an Antiseptic & helps to distribute the Placenta throughout the body.
Ginger is a warming, soothing herb, & specifically acts as a facilitator for energy & proper circulation.
Jalapeños are considered tonifying for people who tend to be: Cold, Sluggish, or Phlegmy. *Spicy peppers can encourage digestion and increase Metabolism.
Just like anything cooked, may cause some nutrient loss & shrink placenta. *Yields less capsules than Raw method.
Smoothie Prep
$50
A small thumbnail portion of raw placenta is easily blended in with any smoothie recipe.
*Mothers note that the taste is unnoticeable.
Homebirths: A smoothie made the day of prepping can be prepared & given.
Birth Center/Hospital births: Prepping is available for placentas released within 48hrs after birth.
About 14 pieces are individually prepared, wrapped, and stored for use.
Yields enough for 2 smoothies/Day for the 1st Week.
Benefits of this method:
Natural Remedy for Postpartum Bleeding
Rapid replacement of hormones, nutrients, & iron for Optimal Postpartum Wellness.
Tincture
4oz: $30
Meant for: Energy, Transition, Stress, and Hormonal stabilization.
Great for returning:
Menstrual cycle
Menopause
Puberty
*Female lineage may consume tincture, as well as, babies 6+months; for Teething & Transition.
Tincuture is made with thumbnail size piece of Raw placenta & 80+ Proof 100% Grain alcohol, aged for 6 weeks postpartum, then strained.
*Stored in a 4oz dropper bottle.
Salve
$30
The Placenta salve is used to heal Cesarean incisions after the wound is closed.
Shown to lessen scarring
Decrease itching & discomfort
*Can be used, starting Day 3 postpartum
Benefits:
Hemorrhoids
Tears
Diaper Rash
Eczema
Sun Burns
~Not recommended for those with skin allergies.
Options:
Placenta Salve
W/o Placenta Salve
Cord Keepsake
$20
The Cord is separated along with the membranes, from the rest of the placenta. It is dehydrated Raw, in a heart figure, & returned in a protective baggie or inside a frame with Placenta print, only on request!