More placenta talk: Lyophilization & Encapsulation!

yeshuahamasshiah

So, this is my first pregnancy and both my grandmother and mother had PPD, something I would like to avoid if possible. I really wish I could stomach just making a smoothie and ingesting my placenta that way but the more I think about it the more disgusted I get.

Anyhow, I found a local API member who specializes in lyophilization & encapsulation. She picks up the placenta shortly after birth, dehydrates it, encapsulates it and drives it back to you within 5 days .......... ALL of this for just $80. I am so thrilled!!

Anyone else look into this? If so, I am wondering what the prices are like in other areas, if you do not mind sharing, of course!!

Dobie_Mama

$80 is incredible!  We're paying $200, but the specialist isn't local so some is travel fee.  Either way, it's well worth it to me.  I had an awful time with PPD after DD #1 was born and seriously hope to avoid that again.  I hope it works for you!

Fun2Dream

We're paying $150 and that's cheap for our area - most charge $250.  But yeah, we're doing it.

mrstice

wow, $80 is CHEAP! is she licensed through PBi? i had DS2's placenta encapulated, it was $250. so glad you're doing it!

carpozi

Okay - help!  How do you even find someone to do this?  I've been wondering about it but wasn't sure who specialized in that kind of thing?  What is API?  And some of these other acrnonyms that other posters have referred to? 

d.cubed

I'm doing it, but I haven't gotten the quote back yet!  I hope it's that cheap!  (crossing fingers!)

BlueRidgeMama

Wish I had thought to do this! I had some rough baby blues.

yeshuahamasshiah

carpozi:

Okay - help!  How do you even find someone to do this?  I've been wondering about it but wasn't sure who specialized in that kind of thing?  What is API?  And some of these other acrnonyms that other posters have referred to? 

API stands for Attachment Parenting International .... go to www.attachmentparenting.org click on "Find local support group" .... click on your state and hopefully you will find a local group in your city. Contact the organizer and ask how you can join. In my area the organizer created a meetup group and that is how events/members are created and shared among all. Through this group I have found my Doula, my MW, My childbirth instructor, my birth photographer, etc....

PBi stands for www.placentabenefits.info

....to the pp who asked if she is licensed through PBi, she is not. I actually did not even ask her about her licensing, she came recommended from other people within the group who have used her services and I feel comfortable going with her whether she is licensed or not.

But for those who live in bigger cities, definitely check out PBi and see if you have a placenta specialist in your area.

GL to all!

Dobie_Mama

carpozi:

Okay - help!  How do you even find someone to do this?  I've been wondering about it but wasn't sure who specialized in that kind of thing?  What is API?  And some of these other acrnonyms that other posters have referred to? 

This is where I started:

https://placentabenefits.info/specialists.asp

SageBeginnings

I am in the Houston area and charge $150 (unless they live more than 30 miles from me, then I charge a one time gas fee of $50) for encapsulation.

It truly does help. BTW, I have worked with many a woman who say they cannot stomach the raw placenta, but are able to the way that my MW and I prepare it. 

Immediately after birth, cut off about 1 inch cube of the raw placenta, dice it small, and blend it with a strawberry/banana/kiwi smoothie. You TRULY cannot taste, smell, or see it. AND, that is ALL that you need for the immediately pp energy boost, initial ppd warding, and immediate lochial staving. Women who can do this will find that their bleeding will slow down considerably within 1 hour, an energy boost within 15 minutes, and no problems with milk supply for the first week. 

 

So happy to hear you are encapsulating. Very cool!

mghnmouse

II'm doing it myself, and the supplies cost me about $25 with shipping. Just a thought for anyone who can't find someone or can't afford the fees.