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How Will Placenta Consumption Help Me?
Placenta remedies have been reported by mothers to:
- reduce post birth bleeding quickly
- encourage a quick and healthy milk supply
- balance hormonal peaks and drops
- reduce stress levels
- prevent the baby blues and postnatal depression
- boost energy to cope with a busy day after little sleep
- improve the appearance of skin/hair/nails
The most important nutrients found in rich supply in the placenta include:
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- Stem Cells and Growth Factors.
- Iron – essential for oxygen absorption in the cells.
- Vitamins B6 – aids in the making of antibodies.
- Vitamin E – for healing damaged skin cells.
- Oxytocin hormone – essential for facilitating birth and breastfeeding.
- Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) – responsible for reducing stress levels.
- Cytokines – Fibroblasts that trigger cell metabolism healing and replacing damaged cells and tissue.
Why is the Placenta so important for post-birth healing?
During and after a normal vaginal delivery (including post-natal bleeding) a new mother will lose between 1/8 to 1/10 of her body’s blood supply. With caesarean section births, blood loss can be significantly more. Losing a large amount of iron so quickly can cause anemia, leaving a new mum feeling tired, faint and exhausted. The blood needs high supplies of iron to carry oxygen to the cells. Low supplies of oxygen leave your cells starving and less able to heal after trauma.
The placenta benefits the new mother by supplying incredibly rich meaty iron, amino acids and essential fats which we believe is the perfect replenishment following the physical exertion of pregnancy, labor and birth.
Stem cells and growth factors in the placenta play a key role in healing the wound left inside the uterus after birth by the separation of the placenta from the uterine wall. A mother will typically bleed for between 3 – 6 weeks after birth. This blood loss stems from where the placenta separated from the uterine wall. We have found however that mothers who consume their placenta after birth, bleed significantly less e.g. usually much lighter bleeding for between just 5 – 10 days after giving birth.
The Encapsulation Process
The placenta is thoroughly rinsed, cut into thin slices, dehydrated, finely ground and then put in to capsules by hand. All of our equipment is sanitized and inspected before and after each use.
Processing Methods
- Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) – In this method, your placenta will be steamed with ginger and lemon before dehydrating. This is to enhance its warming properties and help your body use the beneficial properties of the placenta in a deeper way. This method also kills any bacteria and reduces risk of spoilage.
- Raw Dehydrated Method – this method involves slicing the placenta while fresh and raw and dehydrating it immediately. Women who choose this method consistently report increased energy as one of the benefits. It is widely held that the hormones are more likely to be bioavailable when the placenta is processed raw. Some say that raw dehydrated pills will not stay potent for as long as TCM pills for using during menopause.
Scholarly Articles related to Placenta Consumption:
Does eating placenta offer postpartum health benefits?-Michelle Beacock-Student Midwife, Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, Lancashire and NCT Antenatal Teacher
Steamed, Dehydrated or Raw: Placentas May Help Moms’ Post-Partum Health-University of Nevada, Las Vegas
To reach us now, please call or text message Courtney at: 734-757-7381
Mother's Own-Placenta Encapsulation Services 
Mar 15, 2013 @ 20:35:45
Encapsulating my placenta: Best decision ever.
Sep 04, 2014 @ 06:39:50
Courtney is a great resource . She can explain the process and how it will help you.
Jan 22, 2022 @ 18:12:53
Hello i am pregnant with 3rd child wanted to get some information about how to get my placenta put in pills. My number is 4193249361.
Jan 22, 2022 @ 20:56:37
Hi Alexis. Congratulations on baby number 3!
I will message you tomorrow. Thanks for reaching out!!
-Courtney
Sep 17, 2016 @ 12:44:27
I had just delivered my daughter and at the time placenta encapsulation was the last thing on my mind. As we were leaving the hospital the nurse asked if I had grabbed my placenta. It was then I remembered that I hadn’t even called to make arrangements to have it picked up. I contacted Courtney and she didn’t hesitate to drive all the way to my house for pick up, within just a few hours. I have yet to try my capsules but I must say I am very pleased with the service thus far!
Nov 04, 2016 @ 11:55:01
How soon must I make an order and pay for pickup of my placenta from the hospital. I am still very early but am very interested in placenta encapsulation. I am not due until may 29 th.
Nov 04, 2016 @ 12:41:01
Hi Nancy, A consent form has been sent to you via email. It can also be accessed here: https://mothersown.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/placenta-encapsulation-agreement-2016.doc
Please contact me after your baby is born and we will make arrangements for placenta pick up.
Thank you for your inquiry.
-Courtney Blake
734-757-7381
Mar 05, 2018 @ 13:23:16
I am birthing at U of M, due at the end of this month, and am looking for some information on encapsulating my placenta afterwards.
Mar 05, 2018 @ 13:27:07
Hi Marlene, Thank you for contacting Mother’s Own. I will email you some information. Talk to you soon! -Courtney Blake
Jul 12, 2018 @ 01:16:11
I am due August 31, can you send me basic info on how to get my placenta made into capsules? The process and price please.
Jul 12, 2018 @ 08:51:58
Hi Heather,
Thank you for contacting me. Here is a link to the consent form: https://mothersown.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/consent-form-2018.doc
This will have all of the information you’re seeking.
Warmly,
Courtney Blake
Email: mothersown@live.com
Text: 734-757-7381
Nov 27, 2018 @ 13:51:22
Hello,
I have birth a week ago, I have my placenta at home in a deep freezer. Am I still able to get it encapsulated? If so is there a different way I should store it? Thanks!
Nov 27, 2018 @ 16:58:57
Hi Lauren,
The freezer is perfect. Are you in or close to Washtenaw County?
Feb 01, 2019 @ 19:26:38
Looking for a quote. Also do I need to do anything special after delivery to get it out to you?
Feb 01, 2019 @ 19:30:49
Hi Angela,
Thank you for your message. I will pick up your placenta from the hospital or your home when it is ready. I service Washtenaw County including both St. Joseph Mercy and UofM hospitals. Please check out the different methods offered with pricing options at: http://www.mothersown.org/services
Thanks again for contacting me.
-Courtney
734-757-7381
email: mothersown@live.com
Mar 07, 2019 @ 06:05:37
Wanting info. On encapsulating. I’m due in May
Mar 07, 2019 @ 08:40:08
Hi Jamie,
Our services page (below) has lots of information as well as pricing. If you’d like to provide your email address, I am glad to sent a Consent Form for you to review.
Thanks for your message. -Courtney
http://www.mothersown.org/services
Oct 13, 2019 @ 20:48:03
Hello,
I am trying to do some research and find someone who does placenta encapsulation in my area. I had horrible ppd with my first baby and I am pregnant with my second and really would like to have my placenta encapsulated. I am located in Northern Michigan, (Alpena). Do you service this far or know of a reputable service provider? Thank you!
Oct 21, 2019 @ 17:20:48
Thank you for the inquiry. Glad to be corresponding via email.
Feb 01, 2020 @ 23:27:16
Hello Courtney,
I was wondering how much of a notice you need for this service and if you charge more for travel and how far you travel (Henry Allegiance Jackson)
Feb 02, 2020 @ 10:19:38
Hi Kayla,
I don’t need much notice, just a Consent Form ahead of time to get some information from you and tell you more about my services.
At this time I do not drive. Do you have a friend that can drive the placenta to Ann Arbor? Maybe someone you know who works in Ann Arbor?
May 10, 2020 @ 04:01:04
Hello I was wondering if you are still operating during the pandemic. I’ll be giving birth next month and I’m interested in more information about this.
May 10, 2020 @ 09:18:05
Yes! We are doing Placenta encapsulation at this time. I am asking that a telephone conversation happen prior to services to go over some extra information and steps that we are taking in order to keep everyone safe. Please feel free to call me or email me your phone number at mothersown@live.com and we can figure out a time for me to call you. My phone number is 734-757-7381. Talk to you soon! – Courtney
Jun 24, 2020 @ 17:15:53
Hi there! I am delivering at the U of M, scheduled for induction on the 18th of next month! I am.very interested in placental encapsulation and cost! If you could send me some info I’d greatly appreciate it, thanks so much!!
Jun 24, 2020 @ 17:25:26
Hi Marrisa, thank you for your message. Please feel free to text or email me for more information. If you reply with your email address, I will send some info to you!
Email: mothersown@live.com
Pricing is $200-$225
Dec 22, 2020 @ 02:00:58
Hello! I am not due until August 2021, but I was curious of the actual process as far as you getting my placenta and getting the capsules? This method of placenta ingestion seems the best option for me and I would love to hear more about how to actually ingest it and at what frequency. This is my first pregnancy and I am trying to get as much info as I can! Thanks so much in advance.
Dec 22, 2020 @ 10:13:58
Hi Katelyn,
Congratulations on your newest edition! Would you like to correspond via email? That will give us some more privacy to chat. Mine is: mothersown@live.com
Jun 21, 2021 @ 23:59:27
Hi, im due next month and i wanted more information on the placenta pills, such as prices and benefits.
Jun 22, 2021 @ 01:00:21
Hi Jessica,
Thanks for your message. May I please have your email address? I can send all of that information along to you.
Oct 03, 2021 @ 10:36:40
Hello I delivering my baby in February 2022. I’m Interested in your TCM service. I would like to get capsules of my placenta I’d possible and get a pricing.
Oct 03, 2021 @ 11:00:12
Great! Thanks for the comment. I’ve emailed you with more information. -Courtney
Nov 01, 2021 @ 18:32:18
Hi there, I’m currently pregnant and my due date is not until the end of December. I live in Detroit, MI. I will deliver in Beaumont Hospital, Dearborn. I was wondering if you do services here. And how your service works. This would be my first time doing the placenta capsules and I am interested and would like more information.
Nov 01, 2021 @ 19:32:52
Hi Lizbeth, Thanks for your message! I can absolutely provide services for you. May we discuss over email or text message? Feel free to message me at 734-757-7381 or email mothersown@live.com
I’m also glad to contact you if you want to reply to this post.
Thanks again for your inquiry.
Dec 01, 2021 @ 12:57:31
I just found out I’m pregnant with baby number two and I am highly interested in preparing to encapsulate my placenta. I’m mind blown because I don’t even recall what they did to my placenta the first round!
This is definitely a great idea. Please get back with me for more information!
Dec 01, 2021 @ 15:45:43
Hi Danielle, I sent you an email. Thanks so much for your note! -Courtney
Jan 30, 2022 @ 14:54:09
I am about a month out from delivery and looking into having my placenta encapsulated. Just wondering about the process and pricing. Thank you.
Jan 30, 2022 @ 14:56:26
Hi Katie! Thanks so much for your comment. I would love to to provide placenta encapsulation services for you. Pricing may be found at: http://www.mothersown.org/services
Feel free to text me at: 734-757-7381 and we can continue the discussion!
-Courtney
May 02, 2022 @ 23:16:45
Hello! I’m 36 weeks and highly considering this! What are your prices!?
May 03, 2022 @ 06:42:00
Hi Meghan. Our prices are $250 for the raw dehydrated method and $275 for the TCM-inspired method. Feel free to check out descriptions of the two methods here: http://www.mothersown.org/services
Thanks for your message! I can be reached at 734-757-7381
May 16, 2022 @ 08:15:36
Hi Meghan. Thanks for your message. Our prices range from $250-$275. Please visit http://www.mothersown.org/services for more info! -Courtney
Jun 13, 2022 @ 08:09:48
I’m at Hickman hospital in Adrian Michigan I’m getting induced today but Im interested in getting my placenta encapsulated I asked the hospital and they don’t do it so I’m contacting you and hoping it’s not to late to get it done
Jun 13, 2022 @ 08:23:03
Good morning, Macayja. I would be glad to provide encapsulation services for you. Please message me on my cell at 734-757-7381 so we can make a plan! -Courtney
Sep 27, 2022 @ 09:24:44
Hi Courtney! I was given your name from one of the mamas in my prenatal yoga class with Jess Duffy. I just gave birth @ UM and am curious about your pricing etc for placenta encapsulation. Any additional info you have would be great! Thank you so much. 🙂
Adrienne McDonald
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Sep 27, 2022 @ 09:54:09
Thanks for reaching out! Calling you now.
Nov 13, 2022 @ 17:33:23
Hello I’m currently pregnant and wanted information on getting my placenta encapsulated
Nov 13, 2022 @ 17:54:31
Hi Yaaja, I’ve sent you an email. I would be glad to provide encapsulation services for you!
Feb 06, 2023 @ 19:58:24
Hello I would like a quote on placenta encapsulation. I was looking for someone in the area. Please contact me when you can. Thanks, Felicia
Feb 06, 2023 @ 21:30:44
Hi Felicia. Thanks for reaching out about placenta encapsulation. I’m going to email you now.