placenta encapsulatuon

kwrecks · April 2014

Anyone do this? There's a bunch of talk about it on my local Facebook breastfeeding group, but I also wanted to see if any of you did it, or are thinking of doing it next time around.

Revez · April 2014

I thought about doing it. When I spoke to my OBGYN about it she said it isn't recommended. The consumption of the placenta isn't really the issue, it's the fact that there aren't any regulations for the encapsulation process. She said that once they have your placenta there isn't really any way to know if they used sanitary methods of encapsulation or if there is quality control to ensure no mix ups etc.

I hadn't really thought of it from that point of view, so H and I decided against it. I was disappointed, I thought it could've helped with ppd... Ah well.

kwrecks · April 2014

Revez said:
I thought about doing it. When I spoke to my OBGYN about it she said it isn't recommended. The consumption of the placenta isn't really the issue, it's the fact that there aren't any regulations for the encapsulation process. She said that once they have your placenta there isn't really any way to know if they used sanitary methods of encapsulation or if there is quality control to ensure no mix ups etc.

I hadn't really thought of it from that point of view, so H and I decided against it. I was disappointed, I thought it could've helped with ppd... Ah well.

I guess I never really thought of it that way. She makes a good point.

The whole thing got started on fb because a mom who just had a baby decided to do raw placenta smoothies and she raved about how amazing it made her feel, helped with energy, milk, etc. I don't know if I could do it raw, but I could take a pill. But I guess I never really thought of a sanitation issue.

MagPie 1986 · April 2014

I think on a 1-10 crunchiness spectrum I'm about a 7 and placenta encapsulation is just too much for me.

BellaOso · April 2014

I'm with @Revez. I really considered it. I thought it would help with milk and potential PPD, but I found out someone who I don't hold in particularly high regard was certified to do it, and realized it must not be very regulated. Even my very crunch LC was like, "Ummm... No."

I'm done with babies, but I bet I would have contemplated doing it again if we were considering a third - which we aren't.

cinderin · April 2014

I am also probably a crunchy 7 (being in Seattle gets you to 5 automatcally) and didn't even consider it.

carrotcake06 · April 2014

Ditto @MagPie 1986‌ @cinderin‌
Crunchy 7 and not on my radar

WashingtonQueen · April 2014

Yep, I did it. I liked it. I trust the person who made them.

MrsBlindLove · April 2014

I did it and I would absolutely do it again. I still have some in my freezer to help with pms. Only my husband knows I did it. I didn't even tell my mom or closest friends.

LEMSA · April 2014

It's not my cup of tea. But to each their own. Just find a reputable person.

MitsB707 · April 2014

kwrecks said:

Revez said:
I thought about doing it. When I spoke to my OBGYN about it she said it isn't recommended. The consumption of the placenta isn't really the issue, it's the fact that there aren't any regulations for the encapsulation process. She said that once they have your placenta there isn't really any way to know if they used sanitary methods of encapsulation or if there is quality control to ensure no mix ups etc.

I hadn't really thought of it from that point of view, so H and I decided against it. I was disappointed, I thought it could've helped with ppd... Ah well.
I guess I never really thought of it that way. She makes a good point.

The whole thing got started on fb because a mom who just had a baby decided to do raw placenta smoothies and she raved about how amazing it made her feel, helped with energy, milk, etc. I don't know if I could do it raw, but I could take a pill. But I guess I never really thought of a sanitation issue.

I just threw up in my mouth at the smoothie. Gag!

MommyKristin88 · April 2014

I did it. I have no problem with it. Although, I don't know if it affected anything. My mood was better post-birth this time, but my circumstances were better, too (finances, living arrangements, my relationship, etc), so I don't know which had the greater influence on my mood.

I wouldn't have a problem doing it again though.

BlondieBia21 · April 2014

The only way I even knew what this was is because Kailyn on Teen Mom 2 asked her doctor about it because she wanted to do it. Is that pathetic of me lol?!

LokiLahve · April 2014

I thought about it and decided against it. I'm pretty crunchy, but consuming myself had me on the fence. DH was not for it either.
Next time if money isn't an issue I think I will do it. Anything to help with mood/ppd is a plus IMO.

thoughtfulmommy · April 2014

I did it. I trusted the person who did it for me. You can also do it yourself if you are worried.

I honestly think it made a huge difference. On the days I forgot to take it, my energy level was way down.

laabeja · April 2014

I did it. I felt amazing pp. So much better than with my first, but can't say for sure it was the pills. My energy was amazing and I didn't have the sweats at all. I'd do it again.

rooftop · April 2014

I was totally against it the first time but am considering it next time if there's even a hope I won't have such bad PPD.

LokiLahve · April 2014

laabeja said:
I did it. I felt amazing pp. So much better than with my first, but can't say for sure it was the pills. My energy was amazing and I didn't have the sweats at all. I'd do it again.

No sweats, you say? That settles it, I'm sold for placenta pills with #2.

BelhurstBride · April 2014

I can't wrap my head around but I have a friend who has done it twice and swears by it.

ludali · April 2014

Wanted to - but just never went through with the idea... Its interesting to see the experiences and reactions!

BlueJewelM · April 2014

There are a few people in my MOMS club that did it and swear it helped them. I dont think its for me...but maybe find some people in your area that have done it to get some recommendations for practioners of that service?

TurtleMomma · April 2014

Wanted to but couldn't

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