Placenta encapsulation

threemarie24

I am looking for other mommas who have or will be doing it. Just looking for other people to talk to about it. I have my Doula and one other person, locally that agree with it so it's hard to get other positive view points. I am going all natural/med-free/water/hypnobirthing...and cloth diapers. So really the majority of my friends/family give me the side eye already. They have, thankfully, been keeping their negative options to themseves. If I bring up Placenta Encapsulation, it will be all over. 

 

My Doula gave me this great link: https://placentabenefits.info/articles.asp 

LindseyJW

i ate it raw, not encapsulated, and can't rave enough about my PP response. 

after my first baby, i had bad baby blues and eventually PPD. it went untreated for 18 months. i finally got help and worked hard to address it.

after baby #2, i ate placenta smoothies every day for a couple weeks. had exactly one afternoon of BB and no PPD.

fabulous recovery and i credit the smoothies. 

haleymay18

LindseyJW:

i ate it raw, not encapsulated, and can't rave enough about my PP response. 

after my first baby, i had bad baby blues and eventually PPD. it went untreated for 18 months. i finally got help and worked hard to address it.

after baby #2, i ate placenta smoothies every day for a couple weeks. had exactly one afternoon of BB and no PPD.

fabulous recovery and i credit the smoothies. 

I read that it only lasts for 24 hours once they are made (they spoil?) so how did you keep them fresh for that long to eat smoothies raw for so long?

LindseyJW

haleymay18:

LindseyJW:

i ate it raw, not encapsulated, and can't rave enough about my PP response. 

after my first baby, i had bad baby blues and eventually PPD. it went untreated for 18 months. i finally got help and worked hard to address it.

after baby #2, i ate placenta smoothies every day for a couple weeks. had exactly one afternoon of BB and no PPD.

fabulous recovery and i credit the smoothies. 

I read that it only lasts for 24 hours once they are made (they spoil?) so how did you keep them fresh for that long to eat smoothies raw for so long?

not if you freeze it!

we cut the placenta into individual serving size chunks and froze them. i kept day one and two in the fridge and the rest went in the freezer. DH made the smoothies and found that they were easier to make wtih frozen placenta anyway. 

threemarie24

Not sure I could do it raw, but good for you! 

nonoemily

I kind of want to do it, but I'm terrible about taking vitamins or pills of any kind, and the idea of eating raw (or frozen) freaks me out only because I'm vegetarian and can't stand meat. I wonder if I would even be able to get it down...

I'm totally concerned about PPD, though.

kerryholmes

I am doing it this time around, most people have actually thought the idea was really neat and are supportive of it. I suffered from pretty bad PPD with my first and if there is a chance this could work, it's totally worth a try!

elviebird

I'm considering it!  Don't worry, I'm rocking the boat too (natural, CD, etc) so I understand people giving you the side eye.  If I do decide to eat the placenta I probably won't be telling people about it, even though it's quite normal in my culture to do so (I've learned that my family has lost a lot of traditional Chinese rituals).   If I don't eat it, I would like to bury it or honor it in some way.

pinksweetpea2

Why do they need to know ALL your plans.  Very few people know that I encapsulated my placenta.   It really is none of their business.

It was a good experience for me.  I have a history of depression and did not develop PPD.  I don't know if this was related, but I am planning on doing it again just in case...I am also considering keeping part of my placenta in the freezer to encapsulate after this baby weans from BF.  That was a huge hormonal shift for me. 

My MW said that some of her clients are freezing their placentas long term (deep freeze) to help with menopause.  I thought it was really interesting.

Harper'smom

I'm doing it. I figure it can't hurt and anything that will help take the edge off the post partum crazies I experienced with DD is worth trying.

LindseyJW

nonoemily:

I kind of want to do it, but I'm terrible about taking vitamins or pills of any kind, and the idea of eating raw (or frozen) freaks me out only because I'm vegetarian and can't stand meat. I wonder if I would even be able to get it down...

I'm totally concerned about PPD, though.

i am also a vegetarian. my parents are vegetarians and raised us that way.

here is how it was made:

frozen strawberries (for color, though i don't htink they were necessary)

yogurt

placenta

ice

a little juice

Mila (a brand of chia seed)

any other fruit we had that day (peach, banana, blueberries, etc)

you could not taste, smell or see the placenta. because of my squeemish factor, i couldn't actually make it myself, so DH made it for me every day. when he went back to work, he'd put it all in the blender, put the blender in the freezer and i'd let it sit out for 20 minutes when i got up, then blend it up and drink.

i swear it tasted no different than any other smoothie i've had that did not have placenta in it.

and after having had PPD, seeing the effects on my person, my marriage and my ability to live in the world, i think i would have done anything that i knew might help me avoid it.

mindie1388

We are researching it too, but I will certainly be keeping my mouth shut about it unless specifically asked. We get enough side eyes for the very same reasons you do.With my first baby, I struggled with low milk supply; my Doula suggested this to help with milk production. With all the money I spent last time on supplements this would be a drop in the bucket!

MidwestIrishBridea

We must be kindred spirit mamas! I'm doing an all natural, water birth with a midwife and I plan on doing AP and CD etc etc.  And I TOTALLY plan on placenta encapsulation.  My problem right now is finding someone in my area to do it for me.  I told DH about the idea and he was absolutely revolted.  He tried to talk me out of it.  When I told him why I wanted to do it, he still thought I was crazy and gross but now I think he's going to "let" me do it.  I don't know if I could do raw.  I have a friend who cooked hers and she said it did wonders for her.  I think I'm going to pay for the encapsulation if I can find someone to do it though.

threemarie24

pinksweetpea2:

Why do they need to know ALL your plans.  Very few people know that I encapsulated my placenta.   It really is none of their business.

It was a good experience for me.  I have a history of depression and did not develop PPD.  I don't know if this was related, but I am planning on doing it again just in case...I am also considering keeping part of my placenta in the freezer to encapsulate after this baby weans from BF.  That was a huge hormonal shift for me. 

My MW said that some of her clients are freezing their placentas long term (deep freeze) to help with menopause.  I thought it was really interesting.

 

After reading some posts on here (I've taken a bit of a bump break) I have come to realize that it is in my approach to "all of my plans" They don't need to know, why start conversations with what I am planning. I wont give the information up unless I am asked about it. I think that is a wonderful way to get around the "negative" comments.  I guess Im just not looking forward to the conversations if someone does find out...but by then I will have (hopefully) birthing baby naturally, so I'll have some ground to stand on.  

My Doula and her Doula (my HB teacher) actually swear by encapsulation, and all of it's benefits.  I am really glad you had a good experiences with it...they did say that it HIGHLY helps with PPD, so I am sure it had a ton to do with it!

What herbs did you mix in with it? I have a small list but wondering if you had any to add? Good point about taking some when you wean off your LO after BF... Wouldn't I be able to simply save some pills for that time? Or do I have to take the pills by a certain time? The menopause thing is also a good idea to think about. 

threemarie24

mindie1388:

We are researching it too, but I will certainly be keeping my mouth shut about it unless specifically asked. We get enough side eyes for the very same reasons you do.With my first baby, I struggled with low milk supply; my Doula suggested this to help with milk production. With all the money I spent last time on supplements this would be a drop in the bucket!

 

Yes! There are herbs that my Doula will include that help with milk supply!!

 

OH here is the list I have so far: 

Nettle leaf: high in calcium, iron, potassium - strengthens and tones entire system

Red raspberry leaf: nourishing tonic for the reproductive system, high in calcium

Alfalfa leaf: a superlative restorative tonic, rebuilding vitality and boosting milk supply

Dandelion leaf: wonderful source of minerals, vitamins, fiber, and micronutrients

Blessed thistle: stimulates the milk flow and helps restore vitality to weary mothers 

MidwestIrishBridea

threemarie24:

mindie1388:

We are researching it too, but I will certainly be keeping my mouth shut about it unless specifically asked. We get enough side eyes for the very same reasons you do.With my first baby, I struggled with low milk supply; my Doula suggested this to help with milk production. With all the money I spent last time on supplements this would be a drop in the bucket!

 

Yes! There are herbs that my Doula will include that help with milk supply!!

 

OH here is the list I have so far: 

Nettle leaf: high in calcium, iron, potassium - strengthens and tones entire system

Red raspberry leaf: nourishing tonic for the reproductive system, high in calcium

Alfalfa leaf: a superlative restorative tonic, rebuilding vitality and boosting milk supply

Dandelion leaf: wonderful source of minerals, vitamins, fiber, and micronutrients

Blessed thistle: stimulates the milk flow and helps restore vitality to weary mothers 

 

I'm drinking the nettle, red raspberry, and dandelion right now as teas throughout my pregnancy!

soapymk

people serio0usly eat it? did not know that, never heard that one at all!