Yep. If there's a chance it will save me from the hell of PPD, I'm going to eat my placenta. Has anyone ever done encapsulation? I've found a few doulas who do it but I'm wondering about the logistics. And how to explain it to my super mainstream OB. And in case anyone is wondering, that shit needs to go in the freezer after 48 hours. So don't go forgetting it in the cupboard.
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BFP#2 6-8-11 Eleanor Beatrice born 2-15-12 BFP#3 9-4-13 Benjamin Lee born 4-28-14
I'm interested in this too! Ask your ob about taking your placenta home. I've read that it can be difficult to get them out of the hospital. Thanks for posting this. I hope others have experience. I too am really concerned with ppd!
Did it last time and loved it. Will be doing it again. My MWs did it for me and I had a home birth so it really was nbd. If you're birthing in the hospital talk to your ob and make sure it is in your birth plan. You am need to fill out a form to leave with it. Once you find someone to do it they should know how your local hospitals operate and give you the full specs. (also, I just kept my pills in the fridge as instructed. )
Just found a place that services the coastal carolinas area which was surprising. I'm a FTM but having Lupus and hypothyroidism I need all the support I can get post baby!
I had PPD depression last time, and got it treated within a week of birth. Seriously considering it too. A friend of mine who lives out of state is learning the trade. People that I know have done it and rave about the results.
Our Dr. asked us if we wanted to keep the placenta last time because we seemed like that type of people (what?!), so I don't think it's uncommon to keep it.
Hopefully you don't get it again, but so much better going into baby #2 prepared!
Soo... I may just be tired.. But is this a forreal post right now? Seriously, I'm curious. Hmm..
I hope this doesn't mean I'm incapable of sounding serious, lol. But yeah, I'm really going to do it. It is far from the craziest thing I will do to try to avoid PPD this time.
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BFP#2 6-8-11 Eleanor Beatrice born 2-15-12 BFP#3 9-4-13 Benjamin Lee born 4-28-14
Soo... I may just be tired.. But is this a forreal post right now? Seriously, I'm curious. Hmm..
I hope this doesn't mean I'm incapable of sounding serious, lol. But yeah, I'm really going to do it. It is far from the craziest thing I will do to try to avoid PPD this time.
You are quite the expert at clever sarcasm and I wouldn't blame you! I've heard PPD is hell. But now I have some googling to do because I didn't realize how widespread this was. Damn you I have to be up early!!
Beautiful Baby Jackson born 8/25/2010 Met the LOML 11/05/2011 Expecting the LO 5/15/2014 Getting Married 10/19/2014
I'm not trying encapsulation, but I'd really love to handle my placenta after it has been delivered. I'm waiting for the right time to tell my midwife.
I'm seriously considering it. One of the other homebirth MWs does it, her card was in my info packet. DH doesn't seem too thrilled with the idea, but if it helps me out post birth them why not?!
Did it last time and loved it. Will be doing it again. My MWs did it for me and I had a home birth so it really was nbd. If you're birthing in the hospital talk to your ob and make sure it is in your birth plan. You am need to fill out a form to leave with it. Once you find someone to do it they should know how your local hospitals operate and give you the full specs. (also, I just kept my pills in the fridge as instructed. )
Are they big pills? And who puts it in pill form for you? I'd be interested because I heard its good for you, but I have a problem swallowing big pills.
Now this thread has me googling as well. I never really gave it much thought, but if it decreases the chance/severity of PPD, it'd definitely be worth looking into. I know my partner will think it's fucking nuts, though.
I'm considering it. I didn't have PPD, but I'm pretty sure I had undiagnosed PPA. I was ok at handling it on my own, but I'd like so spend the first 6 months of this kid's life NOT terrified that s/he died in his/er crib in the night/during naps/etc.
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I didn't do encapsulation, but because I tried to go without drugs they bagged my placenta in clear plastic and left it in the room with us after I popped out the kid in case we wanted to snag it. So there I was, nursing my newborn after 23.5 hours of labor, chilling with my placenta.
Now this thread has me googling as well. I never really gave it much thought, but if it decreases the chance/severity of PPD, it'd definitely be worth looking into. I know my partner will think it's fucking nuts, though.
This exactly. I had no idea this was a thing, but now I'm really interested.
Totally worth it!!! I still have some from my son frozen in the freezer but I'll probably do it again. I don't care how gross people think it is - the pills don't phase me at all. Just another pill in the concoction of pain killers/stool softeners/prenatals you take after birth anyway.
Also, I know a gal who lost her placenta in a power outage, so have a back up plan in case your freezer goes.
Do this anyway if you're going to have any frozen milk. Know the nearest place you can go to get dry ice! I had to frantically call all around town one time trying to find out who sold dry ice because I had 500 ounces of milk in the freezer that I didn't want to lose.
LOL Lets name all of the above! If you ladies wish to go gnawing on your own self, feel free.
I am planning on donating the placenta if I can.
Edit: Again the above is my attempt at humor. I would never seriously disparage someone's choices even if I can not understand it. If you are serious about it, then I hope it goes well.
I'm actually an placenta encapsulator! I highly recommend finding someone who is trained, preferably through PBi. And not someone who just watched a couple of videos on youtube. I trained with PBi and the training was very very detailed and the safety training we go through is crazy. We all try to encapsulate within the first 48 hours b/c freezing loses some nutrients. But also b/c we're trying to get ahead of the hormonal crash that happens on day 3. So, I have my clients call when in labor so can get childcare arranged & get to their home within the first 24 hours. I've actually only met 1 of my clients in person b/c I talk with them over the phone and then they deliver in the hospital and are still there when I encapsulate. Getting someone experienced in it will help ensure that you're prepared in retrieving it from the hospital (and they don't screw up your pills...). Usually it's not the OB specifically but the hospital in general that will give you crap about it. In my area there's a pretty big "crunchy" movement so our hospitals are pretty great about releasing it. The biggest thing is making sure you talk about it ahead of time with the OB so they're aware you want it. Bring 2 freezer bags, double bag it, and then ask for ice from the nurse and put it in a cooler.
Thanks for the advice, @sthomas1222! I found someone really close to my hospital who is PBi certified. The hospital is also pretty crunchy (awesome BFing support and childbirth classes are focused on natural pain management) so I'm hoping it isn't that big of a deal to them.
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BFP#2 6-8-11 Eleanor Beatrice born 2-15-12 BFP#3 9-4-13 Benjamin Lee born 4-28-14
I'm with you @Jackie_rs88. There are some really great benefits to it that people may not understand because they can't get over what they are "eating".
I don't want to be on medication for PPD. If this is something that I can do to prevent it I will. I think it totally makes sence to come down slowly from the hormones. Just my 2 cents though. I'm not even a "crunchy" person and I see value in it.
I did it with my son and it totally helped. My doula did it for free because I paid her to be at my birth. I noticed if I didn't take them I would just feel kind of down and sad, coming down from the hormones of being pregnant is crazy, I'm for sure doing it this time.
Re: I'm googling placenta encapsulation.
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BFP#3 9-4-13 Benjamin Lee born 4-28-14
BFP#3 9-4-13 Benjamin Lee born 4-28-14
I had PPD depression last time, and got it treated within a week of birth. Seriously considering it too. A friend of mine who lives out of state is learning the trade. People that I know have done it and rave about the results.
Our Dr. asked us if we wanted to keep the placenta last time because we seemed like that type of people (what?!), so I don't think it's uncommon to keep it.
Hopefully you don't get it again, but so much better going into baby #2 prepared!
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Don't they realize how hungry all that laboring makes a lady? Too bad I'm having a paybirth.
BFP#3 9-4-13 Benjamin Lee born 4-28-14
Whenever I hear the term "free birth" I think Freebird and have a quick internal rock out.
Me toooooo!
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Beautiful Baby Jackson born 8/25/2010
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Getting Married 10/19/2014
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Beautiful Baby Jackson born 8/25/2010
Met the LOML 11/05/2011
Expecting the LO 5/15/2014
Getting Married 10/19/2014
Good luck telling your OB and hope it works out.
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For your reading pleasure.....
https://www.mothers35plus.co.uk/placenta-recipes.htm
For your viewing pleasure....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ceBxQSRLrg
Can't do it....I'm proceeding with my morning sickness now! Just don't leave your placenta in the cupboard ladies
I'm considering it. I didn't have PPD, but I'm pretty sure I had undiagnosed PPA. I was ok at handling it on my own, but I'd like so spend the first 6 months of this kid's life NOT terrified that s/he died in his/er crib in the night/during naps/etc.
Married 11/24/07
Camille Rae 8/21/10
Thea Grace's EDD 5/22/14
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Bugs are a new thing, too. A cheap and plentiful source of protein!
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I trained with PBi and the training was very very detailed and the safety training we go through is crazy. We all try to encapsulate within the first 48 hours b/c freezing loses some nutrients. But also b/c we're trying to get ahead of the hormonal crash that happens on day 3. So, I have my clients call when in labor so can get childcare arranged & get to their home within the first 24 hours. I've actually only met 1 of my clients in person b/c I talk with them over the phone and then they deliver in the hospital and are still there when I encapsulate.
Getting someone experienced in it will help ensure that you're prepared in retrieving it from the hospital (and they don't screw up your pills...). Usually it's not the OB specifically but the hospital in general that will give you crap about it. In my area there's a pretty big "crunchy" movement so our hospitals are pretty great about releasing it. The biggest thing is making sure you talk about it ahead of time with the OB so they're aware you want it. Bring 2 freezer bags, double bag it, and then ask for ice from the nurse and put it in a cooler.
BFP#3 9-4-13 Benjamin Lee born 4-28-14
I'm with you @Jackie_rs88. There are some really great benefits to it that people may not understand because they can't get over what they are "eating".
I don't want to be on medication for PPD. If this is something that I can do to prevent it I will. I think it totally makes sence to come down slowly from the hormones. Just my 2 cents though. I'm not even a "crunchy" person and I see value in it.
BFP#3 9-4-13 Benjamin Lee born 4-28-14