CP: Placenta

wedbliss5 · December 2013

What are you planning on doing with yours?

ccip82 · December 2013

I can't resist...What is this plancenta that you speak of???

brideandbreve · December 2013

I thought "Plancenta" was a major typo, and then I realized you're just clever and I'm really slow today.

For the record, I'm letting the hospital do with it what they will. (Actually, my OB's office plans to send it to pathology just to look it over because of my history of a partial molar pregnancy, just because there is a slight recurrence rate of choriocarcinoma, and it's just better to be safe than sorry.)

ccip82 · December 2013

brideandbreve said:

I thought "Plancenta" was a major typo, and then I realized you're just clever and I'm really slow today.

For the record, I'm letting the hospital do with it what they will. (Actually, my OB's office plans to send it to pathology just to look it over because of my history of a partial molar pregnancy, just because there is a slight recurrence rate of choriocarcinoma, and it's just better to be safe than sorry.)

The joke went completely over my head...I can be a bit slow at times

wedbliss5 · December 2013

brideandbreve said:

I thought "Plancenta" was a major typo, and then I realized you're just clever and I'm really slow today.

For the record, I'm letting the hospital do with it what they will. (Actually, my OB's office plans to send it to pathology just to look it over because of my history of a partial molar pregnancy, just because there is a slight recurrence rate of choriocarcinoma, and it's just better to be safe than sorry.)

yeah, we'll totally go with that! LOL!!! And this is why I went for a job in NUMBERS and not spelling. And why I love spell check. *hangs head*

ETA: I did fix the title, but it won't fix it in the poll. So we'll continue to pretend I wanted it to say plan-centa. Thats my story and I'm sticking to it!

Roses87 · December 2013

ccip82 said:

brideandbreve said:

I thought "Plancenta" was a major typo, and then I realized you're just clever and I'm really slow today.

For the record, I'm letting the hospital do with it what they will. (Actually, my OB's office plans to send it to pathology just to look it over because of my history of a partial molar pregnancy, just because there is a slight recurrence rate of choriocarcinoma, and it's just better to be safe than sorry.)

The joke went completely over my head...I can be a bit slow at times

I still don't get the joke. It continues to fly over head

wedbliss5 · December 2013

PS - With my history of PPD and already being on meds for it, I *wish* I could mentally handle the idea of having it made into pills to help, but I just can't.

brideandbreve · December 2013

Roses87 said:

ccip82 said:

brideandbreve said:

I thought "Plancenta" was a major typo, and then I realized you're just clever and I'm really slow today.

For the record, I'm letting the hospital do with it what they will. (Actually, my OB's office plans to send it to pathology just to look it over because of my history of a partial molar pregnancy, just because there is a slight recurrence rate of choriocarcinoma, and it's just better to be safe than sorry.)

The joke went completely over my head...I can be a bit slow at times

I still don't get the joke. It continues to fly over head

She's asking us what our plan is for our placenta.

Plancenta!

*Crickets*

It's stupid, I'm sorry.

wedbliss5 · December 2013

Thank you ladies for giving me so much more credit than I deserve today!

ChuggingWater · December 2013

ccip82 said:
I can't resist...What is this plancenta that you speak of???

@ccip82 I giggled too hard and wet myself.

AshleyDoll · December 2013

I clicked letting the hospital do with it what the wish or whatever but DH and I have been talking about getting it encapsulated this time around... Last baby I had horrid PPD and I heard it's supposed to help with that so why not try it out! It's something that is still in discussion though because of how much it's going to cost and if we will be able to even have the money to spare at the time due to it being Christmas and having b-days and stuff coming up.

Jackapatamus · December 2013

We are donating our placenta and umbilical cord to a study being done by my pediatrician and hospital.

CopperT0p · December 2013

SS, I am hoping to have this baby at home, but I don't want to bury it in my yard (we have two dogs that love to dig)... YUCK!

I haven't thought to ask my midwife about what can be done with it. I'm hoping they can dispose of it for me.

mrskratt · December 2013

My DH actually talked me into getting it made into pills. Yep, we are those weirdos.

MamaP19 · December 2013

JmeMichelle said:

This whole thread made me LOL, and I desperately needed that! Bury it in the backyard is option? If be terrified my dog would dig it up and ain't nobody got time to look at that nastiness. Makes me shudder to think about it!

I completely understand people that don't want to make their placenta into a smoothie or take the capsules. I'd actually really like to if I had the extra money. I had major hormonal issues and mild PPD last time that I've heard the pills can really help with. However, nastiness? I guess it's the nerd in me but I think it's really cool that women grow a whole extra organ while pregnant. I would at least like to see mine this time.

rowanthefrog · December 2013

Last time I had it donated to someone who uses it to train cadaver dogs. I'll do the same this time.

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jblank03 · December 2013

I'm sure nobody else on here is as clueless as I am and thought the pill option was a joke, but here's an interesting article about it:
https://www.bellybelly.com.au/post-natal/placenta-encapsulation-benefits-of-eating-your-placenta#.UqpjNCRtUTI

megngregk · December 2013

I don't care what happens to it as long as I don't have to see it.

Ljessen13 · December 2013

I am going to disguise it as a tenderloin and feed it to the Kardashians

Armyratt · December 2013

I'm going to take it home and fry it up just like a nice beef brisket....but really it's staying at the hospital! I thought about doing the pills but there's no good research to show it benefits mother so I'm not going to spend the money to have someone come and dehydrate it.

Arrgcr · December 2013

I'm letting my hospital dispose of it.

My last hospital (in Arkansas) used it... Well... The dr took it with him to dry and out to put in the feed for his cows.

My disclaimer on this is that the hospital was very nice, large, in a popular city, and by no means 'backwood', redneck, or filthy. It's a Mercy hospital. The dr is actually a top OB in south central AR.

I actually loved that hospital and was totally given the princess treatment.

jonahsmama2014 · December 2013

Arrgcr said:

I'm letting my hospital dispose of it. My last hospital (in Arkansas) used it... Well... The dr took it with him to dry and out to put in the feed for his cows. My disclaimer on this is that the hospital was very nice, large, in a popular city, and by no means 'backwood', redneck, or filthy. It's a Mercy hospital. The dr is actually a top OB in south central AR. I actually loved that hospital and was totally given the princess treatment.

I find this really odd but I'm curious... what would be the benefits of feeding dried up placenta to cows?

I will be letting the hospital dispose of it however they see fit, but I might want to see it before they do.

WinsyWade · December 2013

sarrah_a_2008 said:

Arrgcr said:

I'm letting my hospital dispose of it.

My last hospital (in Arkansas) used it... Well... The dr took it with him to dry and out to put in the feed for his cows.

My disclaimer on this is that the hospital was very nice, large, in a popular city, and by no means 'backwood', redneck, or filthy. It's a Mercy hospital. The dr is actually a top OB in south central AR.

I actually loved that hospital and was totally given the princess treatment.

I find this really odd but I'm curious... what would be the benefits of feeding dried up placenta to cows?

I will be letting the hospital dispose of it however they see fit, but I might want to see it before they do.

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I know the hormones in the placenta can help with milk production. Just a guess, but if he had dairy cows, it might have served a purpose.

Kismc · December 2013

I really wanted to encapsulate it, however after talking to my doctor about it and doing some reading I can't find enough evidence that it will be therapeutic. And I don't want to spend that $ on something that may or may not actually help me PP.

I really would try it if we had the disposable income!

ETA - my doctor DID say that it would be very beneficial if eaten right after birth. But after being dehydrated the nutrients would be compromised. And I just can't eat it raw...NO way!

rothweil · December 2013

3 raw smoothies and then encapsulation.

RedSaffron · December 2013

Burying it in the backyard reminds me of burying my past pet fish. Instead the marker will be.. "RIP. Here lies Saffron's Placenta"

ccip82 · December 2013

rothweil said:

3 raw smoothies and then encapsulation.

Interesting....

Whatever floats your boat.

LittleMommaBlueHen · December 2013

I have had milk supply and ppd/ppa issues with past babies so I am doing encapsulation this time around. I have a friend who is pretty much the local placenta encapsulation person in my area so she is doing mine for me.

litzo27 · December 2013

megngregk said:

I don't care what happens to it as long as I don't have to see it.

@megngregk - see I never looked to see what it looked like the first two times and I'm honestly kinda curious. I think I'll ask to see it this time.

Honestly I have thought about doing the encapsulation because the baby-blues were rough on me. If I can have a better time this time I'd like to. But that depends if someone reliable is doing it locally.

CarolinaGirl2014 · December 2013

I decided to have it encapsulated. I know that there isn't significant scientific evidence of the benefit, yet, but story after story of women comparing their PPD and milk supply success with the pills vs struggles without it after other births was enough for me to decide to give it a shot. I'm already pretty "crunchy" and considering the fact that I'm placing my baby for adoption and attempting to pump breast milk for her after, I'll take ALL the help I can get with PPD and milk production. Plus, the logic behind the benefit makes sense to me on a biological level. Def not for everyone, though!

@AshleyDoll and @MamaP19 if the only reason is finances, I'd contact local doulas. I found a fantastic one to do mine for 1/2 the price as ones who go through the hastle to advertise, and she does it quite frequently. She even has a sliding scale fee. Just a thought.

MamaP19 · December 2013

@armyratt -

“All patients were given desiccated placenta prepared as previously described (C.A. II, 2492) in doses of 10 grains in a capsule 3 times a day. Only those mothers were chosen for the study whose parturition was normal and only the weights of those infants were recorded whose soul source of nourishment was mothers milk. The growth of 177 infants was studied. The rate of growth is increased by the ingestion of placenta by the mother… the maternal ingestion of dried placenta tissue so stimulates the tissues of the infants feeding on the milk produced during this time, that unit weight is able to add on greater increments of matter, from day to day, than can unit weight of infants feeding on milk from mothers not ingesting this substance.” Hammett, Frederick. S. 1918. The Journal of Biological Chemistry, 36. American Society of Biological Chemists, Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research, original press: Harvard University."

Also:

"The placenta is composed of beneficial hormones, chemicals, iron, and proteins. These healing substances include:

Estrogen, Progesterone, Testosterone: Contributes to mammary gland development in preparation for lactation; stabilizes postpartum mood; regulates post-birth uterine cramping; decreases depression; normalizes and stimulates libido.

Prolactin: Promotes lactation; increases milk supply; enhances the mothering instinct.

Oxytocin: Decreases pain and increases bonding in mother and infant; counteracts the production of stress hormones such as Cortisol; greatly reduces postpartum bleeding; enhances the breastfeeding let-down reflex.

Placental Opioid-Enhancing Factor (POEF): Stimulates the production of your body’s natural opioids, including endorphins; reduces pain; increases well-being.

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone: Regulates the thyroid gland; boosts energy and supports recovery from stressful events.

Corticotropin Releasing Hormone (CRH): Low levels of CRH are implicated in postpartum depression. Regulation of CRH helps prevent depression.

Cortisone: Reduces inflammation and swelling; promotes healing.

Interferon: Triggers the protective defenses of the immune system to fight infection.

Prostaglandins: Regulates contractions in the uterus after birth; helps uterus return to its pre-pregnancy size. Anti-inflammatory effects.

Iron: Replenishes maternal iron stores to combat anemia, a common postpartum condition. Increases energy; decreases fatigue and depression.

Hemoglobin: Oxygen-carrying molecule which provides a boost in energy.

Urokinase Inhibiting Factor and Factor XIII: stops bleeding and enhances wound healing.

Immunoglobulin G (IgG): Antibody molecules which support the immune system.

Human Placental Lactogen (hPL): This hormone has lactogenic and growth-promoting properties; promotes mammary gland growth in preparation for lactation in the mother. It also regulates maternal glucose, protein, and fat levels."

more info at https://www.placentawise.com

mrskratt · December 2013

tarajeannette said:
Elsutto2 I voted pills because I'm leaning towards it. What convinced your hubby?

My DH has a couple friends who did it and have nothing but good things to say about it. They said that the pills gave then energy and they believed it helped with healing quickly after birth. They also talked about how they didn't really experience baby blues. We found a doula that does it for a really good price, so it's worth a shot!

Munchie2.0 · December 2013

Ljessen13 said:

I am going to disguise it as a tenderloin and feed it to the Kardashians

This needs to be a poll "option"

hahaha

pennstated912 · December 2013

RedSaffron said:
Burying it in the backyard reminds me of burying my past pet fish. Instead the marker will be.. "RIP. Here lies Saffron's Placenta"

Amazeballs. Thank you for making me laugh so hard that my boss came to check on me because he thought I was choking lol

megs12914 · December 2013

I want to eat it like raw steak so I picked SSS.

Not really. They are probably going to test it because of the whole premature membrane rupture to see of there was/is an underlying infection.

Summer889 · December 2013

Kismc said:

I really wanted to encapsulate it, however after talking to my doctor about it and doing some reading I can't find enough evidence that it will be therapeutic. And I don't want to spend that $ on something that may or may not actually help me PP. I really would try it if we had the disposable income!

This is exactly how I feel. I'm intrigued by the idea, but don't feel it's worth the money given the evidence. Perhaps if I end up with PPD, I'd give it a try with #2.

MamaP19 · December 2013

tarajeannette said:

Elsutto2 I voted pills because I'm leaning towards it. What convinced your hubby?
My DH has a couple friends who did it and have nothing but good things to say about it. They said that the pills gave then energy and they believed it helped with healing quickly after birth. They also talked about how they didn't really experience baby blues. We found a doula that does it for a really good price, so it's worth a shot!
I have no doubt that there are beneficial hormones in it, but my biggest concern is the preparation and how that affects what's in it. If you cook it down, does that take away the effectinvness? Obviously, I'm not asking you to answer.

@tarajeannette - from what I have read about the process the placenta is completed dehydrated, ground up, and put into capsules. I would think that because all you're doing is removing the moisture that nothing would be "taken out." Does that makes sense?

Arrgcr · December 2013

WinsyWade said:

sarrah_a_2008 said:

Arrgcr said:

I'm letting my hospital dispose of it.

My last hospital (in Arkansas) used it... Well... The dr took it with him to dry and out to put in the feed for his cows.

My disclaimer on this is that the hospital was very nice, large, in a popular city, and by no means 'backwood', redneck, or filthy. It's a Mercy hospital. The dr is actually a top OB in south central AR.

I actually loved that hospital and was totally given the princess treatment.

I find this really odd but I'm curious... what would be the benefits of feeding dried up placenta to cows?

I will be letting the hospital dispose of it however they see fit, but I might want to see it before they do.

*****************************

I know the hormones in the placenta can help with milk production. Just a guess, but if he had dairy cows, it might have served a purpose.

Sorry just seeing this ladies! From what I understood as him ad my husband were talking about it, it helps with milk production and something else. DH is asleep or I'd ask. I do remember them talking about all the vitamins in it. And how it replenishes the protein they lose in birth.

One reason they eat their own placenta I guess is the benefits.

rothweil · December 2013

Only for the benefits.

My husband feels the same way you do @ccip82

twobluelines · December 2013

I am in a placental health research study so that puppy is donated to science

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