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Consumption of the placenta after birth is a traditional practice and many mothers report positive benefits:
--Regulation of postpartum hormones --More stable moods --Reduced postpartum anxiety and baby blues --Support for breastmilk production --Increased energy levels --Improved iron stores --Reduced postpartum bleeding --Faster postpartum recovery I provide professional placenta encapsulation services for families within about 1 hour of Mora, MN as a standalone service or as an add-on to your doula care. I'm happy to travel further into rural Minnesota for an added mileage fee and can discuss other options/accommodations for rural families - please reach out! I will pick up your placenta at your home or birth place, carefully process it, and deliver your capsules to you within 3 days. |
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What is Placenta Encapsulation?
Placenta encapsulation provides a convenient way to consume the placenta in the postpartum period and may improve the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of new mothers. I offer both the raw and steamed methods of preparation, which potentially offer different benefits. If you have questions, I'm happy to discuss which method may be better for you.
The process of placenta encapsulation involves multiple steps: rinsing, steaming (unless you choose the raw method), slicing in strips, thoroughly dehydrating, grinding into powder, and placing the powder into easy-to-swallow capsules which have a shelf life of 1-2 years. I will also make you a placenta tincture in organic vodka, which will last indefinitely. Depending on the size of your placenta and the dosage that works well for you, you can anticipate having enough capsules to last approximately 4-6 weeks and can then supplement with your placenta tincture as needed.
When Will I Get My Placenta Capsules?
If I've attended your birth as your doula, I will take your placenta with me right away. If I am not attending your birth, you will need to ensure that your placenta is properly cooled and stored until I arrive. Plan to bring a couple of gallon ziploc bags, an ice pack, and a cooler to your hospital or birth center. After you notify me of your baby's birth, I will come to your birthplace or home to collect your placenta as soon as possible -- typically the same day or the following morning, depending on when your baby is born and your location.
I will prepare and encapsulate your placenta in my home with the highest standards of care and sanitation, and return your finished placenta capsules and tincture to you within 3 days. If desired, I can provide an in-person visit when I bring your capsules; I can also drop them off at your doorstep or with a support person.
What Else is Included?
Placenta encapsulation services from Heartfelt Birth Services include:
Are There Contraindications to Placenta Encapsulation?
The vast majority of mothers can consume their placenta safely, but some situations where the placenta should not be consumed include:
-- Placenta has gone to pathology for testing - if your provider wants to test your placenta, ask them to take only a small piece
-- Placenta has not been kept cool or properly stored
-- You developed an infection during birth, such as chorioamnionitis
-- Active infection of Lyme disease or other tick-borne illness during this pregnancy
-- You carry Hepatitis A, B, or C, or are HIV/AIDS positive
-- Heavy toxin exposure during pregnancy
-- Drug use during pregnancy
-- Heavy smoking or vaping during pregnancy
If you are Group B Strep (GBS) positive, your baby passed meconium in utero, or you are an Rh- mother carrying an Rh+ baby, you CAN consume your placenta and I would be happy to talk further with you! We can discuss these and other situations in further detail during our consultation.
Are there Negative Side Effects to Placenta Encapsulation?
Although the vast majority of mothers report positive effects from consuming their placenta, not everyone will experience all of the benefits. It's important to work with a trained professional who understands how to properly handle the placenta because many reported negative side effects are the result of cross-contamination, spoilage, or improper handling. As a professional placenta encapsulator, I hold a current Food Handlers certificate and have successfully completed OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen training to promote the highest standards for handling your placenta. Clients are welcome to reach out to me any time with questions or concerns while they are taking their placenta capsules.
How Much Does it Cost to Have my Placenta Encapsulated?
As a standalone service, placenta encapsulation is valued at $250 for families within 60 miles of Mora, MN. This generally includes east central Minnesota, St. Cloud area, and the north Mpls/St. Paul suburbs. I am happy to travel farther into rural Minnesota with an added mileage charge -- please click the "contact me" button below and reach out!
If I attend your birth as your doula, your package includes a discount and you can receive placenta encapsulation as an add-on service for $200 with no mileage limit.
How Can I Move Forward?
Schedule your free consultation by clicking the button below! I would love to more fully discuss the process of placenta encapsulation and what to expect, review any potential contraindications, answer your questions, and help you prepare to have your placenta released from the hospital, if applicable.
Placenta encapsulation provides a convenient way to consume the placenta in the postpartum period and may improve the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of new mothers. I offer both the raw and steamed methods of preparation, which potentially offer different benefits. If you have questions, I'm happy to discuss which method may be better for you.
The process of placenta encapsulation involves multiple steps: rinsing, steaming (unless you choose the raw method), slicing in strips, thoroughly dehydrating, grinding into powder, and placing the powder into easy-to-swallow capsules which have a shelf life of 1-2 years. I will also make you a placenta tincture in organic vodka, which will last indefinitely. Depending on the size of your placenta and the dosage that works well for you, you can anticipate having enough capsules to last approximately 4-6 weeks and can then supplement with your placenta tincture as needed.
When Will I Get My Placenta Capsules?
If I've attended your birth as your doula, I will take your placenta with me right away. If I am not attending your birth, you will need to ensure that your placenta is properly cooled and stored until I arrive. Plan to bring a couple of gallon ziploc bags, an ice pack, and a cooler to your hospital or birth center. After you notify me of your baby's birth, I will come to your birthplace or home to collect your placenta as soon as possible -- typically the same day or the following morning, depending on when your baby is born and your location.
I will prepare and encapsulate your placenta in my home with the highest standards of care and sanitation, and return your finished placenta capsules and tincture to you within 3 days. If desired, I can provide an in-person visit when I bring your capsules; I can also drop them off at your doorstep or with a support person.
What Else is Included?
Placenta encapsulation services from Heartfelt Birth Services include:
- Pickup of your placenta at your birthplace or home as soon as possible after you've contacted me (if I attend your birth as your doula, I will take it home with me immediately).
- Preparation of your placenta capsules and a 4 ounce tincture as ordered, both carefully packaged in glass jars. You can also order an optional cord keepsake as long as the umbilical cord is long enough.
- Drop off of your completed placenta products at your home, hospital, or other desired location in my service range within 72 hours of pickup.
- Information regarding dosage recommendations and guidance on how store your placenta products.
- Text/phone support in the 6 weeks after your baby's birth to discuss how your capsules are working for you, dosage adjustments, etc.
- Optional in-person visit when I deliver your placenta capsules and tincture. Or if you prefer, I can drop them off with a support person or at your doorstep!
- Pictures of your placenta, if desired.
Are There Contraindications to Placenta Encapsulation?
The vast majority of mothers can consume their placenta safely, but some situations where the placenta should not be consumed include:
-- Placenta has gone to pathology for testing - if your provider wants to test your placenta, ask them to take only a small piece
-- Placenta has not been kept cool or properly stored
-- You developed an infection during birth, such as chorioamnionitis
-- Active infection of Lyme disease or other tick-borne illness during this pregnancy
-- You carry Hepatitis A, B, or C, or are HIV/AIDS positive
-- Heavy toxin exposure during pregnancy
-- Drug use during pregnancy
-- Heavy smoking or vaping during pregnancy
If you are Group B Strep (GBS) positive, your baby passed meconium in utero, or you are an Rh- mother carrying an Rh+ baby, you CAN consume your placenta and I would be happy to talk further with you! We can discuss these and other situations in further detail during our consultation.
Are there Negative Side Effects to Placenta Encapsulation?
Although the vast majority of mothers report positive effects from consuming their placenta, not everyone will experience all of the benefits. It's important to work with a trained professional who understands how to properly handle the placenta because many reported negative side effects are the result of cross-contamination, spoilage, or improper handling. As a professional placenta encapsulator, I hold a current Food Handlers certificate and have successfully completed OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen training to promote the highest standards for handling your placenta. Clients are welcome to reach out to me any time with questions or concerns while they are taking their placenta capsules.
How Much Does it Cost to Have my Placenta Encapsulated?
As a standalone service, placenta encapsulation is valued at $250 for families within 60 miles of Mora, MN. This generally includes east central Minnesota, St. Cloud area, and the north Mpls/St. Paul suburbs. I am happy to travel farther into rural Minnesota with an added mileage charge -- please click the "contact me" button below and reach out!
If I attend your birth as your doula, your package includes a discount and you can receive placenta encapsulation as an add-on service for $200 with no mileage limit.
How Can I Move Forward?
Schedule your free consultation by clicking the button below! I would love to more fully discuss the process of placenta encapsulation and what to expect, review any potential contraindications, answer your questions, and help you prepare to have your placenta released from the hospital, if applicable.
What moms are saying about placenta encapsulation:
"I just wanted to reach out and let you know that taking the capsules has been so amazing. I do think my whole experience from labor and delivery and now postpartum has been completely different from my 1st and you are definitely one to thank for that! I definitely feel like I have had so much more energy and clarity which has been so helpful with my toddler who is just wild and always wants to go, go, go! So thank you so much for encapsulating my placenta and being part of my postpartum journey - helping me change the way I looked at the whole child bearing process!" -- Ella
"Just wanted to message and say how grateful I am to have found you to do encapsulation for me. I am really glad I finally pulled the trigger on it since I had been wanting to do it with my previous two babies.... every postpartum is different.. but holy smokes my brain feels so much more useful this time than any other before. I definitely feel like it has helped immensely!" -- MP
"I just wanted to reach out and let you know that taking the capsules has been so amazing. I do think my whole experience from labor and delivery and now postpartum has been completely different from my 1st and you are definitely one to thank for that! I definitely feel like I have had so much more energy and clarity which has been so helpful with my toddler who is just wild and always wants to go, go, go! So thank you so much for encapsulating my placenta and being part of my postpartum journey - helping me change the way I looked at the whole child bearing process!" -- Ella
"Just wanted to message and say how grateful I am to have found you to do encapsulation for me. I am really glad I finally pulled the trigger on it since I had been wanting to do it with my previous two babies.... every postpartum is different.. but holy smokes my brain feels so much more useful this time than any other before. I definitely feel like it has helped immensely!" -- MP
Disclaimer: This page is intended to be for informational use only and makes no claims. Consumption of your placenta in any form is not intended to prevent, diagnose, treat, relieve, or cure any conditions.
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Holistic Christian birth doula and placenta encapsulation professional serving Mora, Pine City, Cambridge MN, Isanti, Rush City, North Branch, Wyoming MN, Forest Lake, Zimmerman, Princeton MN, Milaca, St. Cloud, Little Falls, Garrison, Isle, McGregor, Moose Lake, Sandstone, Hinckley, Finlayson, Danbury, Grantsburg, and the surrounding areas in east central Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin.
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