What Can Placenta Encapsulation Do For You?
Did you know that 950,000 women in the United States will experience postpartum depression after birth each year? (1) And those who don't experience postpartum depression are still at risk for the baby blues, low iron, low thyroid function and reduced maternal hormones(2) which come with some pretty serious side effects--specifically fatigue, and trouble managing the stressors that naturally come with having a new baby, like sleeplessness, breastfeeding, and integrating the new parent experience. The secret is that your placenta contains all the hormones and nutrients you have lost during the birthing process! Encapsulation simply returns these contents to your body and allows you to boost your ability to manage and flourish as a new mommy.
Research has found that placenta contains:
A 2013 survey of 195 women who consumed their placenta found four dominant positive results of Placenta Encapsulation(3):
- Selenium
- Iron
- Riboflavin
- Thiamin
- Pyridoxine
- Oxytocin (the "happy" love hormone)
- Progesterone
- Relaxin
- Prolactin (which drives breastmilk production)
- Endorphins
- Thyroid-releasing hormones
- CRH (which regulates cortisol production--cortisol helps manage reactions to anxiety and stress)(3)
A 2013 survey of 195 women who consumed their placenta found four dominant positive results of Placenta Encapsulation(3):
- 40% reported improved mood
- 26% reported increased energy/decreased fatigue
- 15% reported improved lactation
- 7% reported alliviated bleeding/dischargeimproved
- Other benefits reported: prevented or treated anemia; increased strength/vitality; improved/accelerated recovery; weight loss; prevented/relieved headaches; facilitated bonding with infant; reduced pain; treated/prevented hypothyroidism; replenishment/regulation of hormones; increased/improved duration or quality of sleep; uterine involution; increased libido; facilitated healing/recovery
- 96% reported they would encapsulate their placenta again!
(1) JAMA Psychiatry. 2013:70(5):490-498
(2) Hendrick. Altshuler, Suri, "Hormonal Changes in the Postpartum and Implications for Postpartum Depression." Psychosomatics 39 (1998): 93-101
(3) Jodi Selander , Allison Cantor , Sharon M. Young & Daniel C. Benyshek (2013): Human Maternal Placentophagy: A Survey of Self-Reported Motivations and Experiences Associated with Placenta Consumption, Ecology of Food and Nutrition, 52:2, 93-115
(2) Hendrick. Altshuler, Suri, "Hormonal Changes in the Postpartum and Implications for Postpartum Depression." Psychosomatics 39 (1998): 93-101
(3) Jodi Selander , Allison Cantor , Sharon M. Young & Daniel C. Benyshek (2013): Human Maternal Placentophagy: A Survey of Self-Reported Motivations and Experiences Associated with Placenta Consumption, Ecology of Food and Nutrition, 52:2, 93-115
Placenta Encapsulation is not regulated by the FDA or Florida Department of Health. This service is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or symptoms. Statements regarding dietary supplements, as well as the content of this site, and the methods used by Belly to Cradle LLC (DBA Pensacola Placentas) are not reviewed or approved by the FDA. Families who choose to utilize these services take full responsibility for their own health and for researching and utilizing placenta.
