@kimrou - we have had a client in the past with the same issue and we just did the smallest pills possible for her. There are other ways to consume it but that is the best long-term option
On another similar discussion someone mentioned www.doulamatch.net and I was able to find a couple that do placenta encapsulation without using their doula services. I thought it was a pretty helpful site. I'm no expert though!
I'm intrigued and grossed out at the same time. Tell me more?
This. Have the effects been studied at all? I feel like @MandJS will have all of the details.
It can't really be studied in a lab. But that said - humans are basically the only mammal that doesn't consume it's own placenta, and even that isn't true across the globe. I believe a lot of indigenous populations consume placentas as part of normal post partum health and well being. I did notice an effect, and moreover, my doctors agreed that it certainly can't hurt (the only exception to this is if there is a medical problem with the placenta).
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I seriously considered placenta encapsulation with DS and spoke extensively with my OB about the option. She was born/raised in China and has a very holistic, east meets west approach to care. However, she was surprisingly quite opposed to the practice.
When I brought up the fact that most animals and many women in the world do consume their placentas she relayed this might be important for animals and some women in poorer/developing countries since it is an extremely rich source of iron and other nutrients. For women who have adequate access to food, those nutrients are easily replaced through more conventional approach. And while it is rich in nutrients it can also become extremely rich in bacteria if not handled and prepared correctly.
I myself am not opposed to the practice and I may still consider doing it after this pregnancy. There is a large host of anecdotal evidence that suggests it can be very helpful to women in all countries, rich or poor.
Just wanted to give everyone some FOOD for thought
Re: Placenta encapsulation discussion
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On another similar discussion someone mentioned www.doulamatch.net and I was able to find a couple that do placenta encapsulation without using their doula services. I thought it was a pretty helpful site. I'm no expert though!
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I seriously considered placenta encapsulation with DS and spoke extensively with my OB about the option. She was born/raised in China and has a very holistic, east meets west approach to care. However, she was surprisingly quite opposed to the practice.
When I brought up the fact that most animals and many women in the world do consume their placentas she relayed this might be important for animals and some women in poorer/developing countries since it is an extremely rich source of iron and other nutrients. For women who have adequate access to food, those nutrients are easily replaced through more conventional approach. And while it is rich in nutrients it can also become extremely rich in bacteria if not handled and prepared correctly.
I myself am not opposed to the practice and I may still consider doing it after this pregnancy. There is a large host of anecdotal evidence that suggests it can be very helpful to women in all countries, rich or poor.
Just wanted to give everyone some FOOD for thought
Do you have any local moms groups? If you're interviewing a Doula sometimes they can refer people as well
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