Placenta encapsulation

Nerdmama0812 · April 2015

what are your thoughts on it? It seems really odd and gross. But if you think about it we are the only animals that don't eat the placenta. And animals have been around longer then we have they must be doing something right. But I'm still a little grossed out. Let me know your thoughts

inLOVEalready715 · April 2015

I'm also grossed out. I wouldn't eat anything that came out of my body. Take a postnatal vitamin and put the placenta in the biohazard bin where it belongs. Thanks to all the placentas out there who did there jobs and now will be laid to rest

jennykayt89 · April 2015

It's gross, the look of the things freak me out. I want that thing as far away from me and my mouth as possible

AmommyB · April 2015

I think you may want to research the "why" about animals consuming their placenta. Lots of animals eat their own poop too, but you don't see me making poop tacos for my family for dinner. It's hard to justify something like this with your reasoning so I would find out why humans do it before making an official decision. Good luck with that.

fghmama6701 · April 2015

I am looking into placenta recipes! I found one that looks pretty good for lasagna, although I read that it may be better for u to eat it raw! Animals eat their placentas, they don't encapsulate them. It's only natural u know.

Jennym2b · April 2015

I may go ahead and make a raw smoothie with mine. Get those vitamins while they're fresh and rich

or really go animalistic and just take a bite out of it raw. Seriously though. I'm a top predator nothing is going to eat my baby if I don't hide the placenta. No way I'm eating it. Animals also lick their young clean after birth. Unless your planning.on some vernix as a topping with your placenta I say really do some real research.

chantellbroussard · April 2015

No. Just no. That is so damn nasty. Had this discussion not long ago. I don't want to look at it, much less eat the shit, encapsulate it, or make art with it. There are plenty of vitamin rich foods. Eat some spinach for crying out loud.

Knottie99627423 · April 2015

I can see why people do it. It is full of nutrients and loaded with iron. It gets dehydrated and taken like a vitamin. So not like lather in BBQ sauce and thrown on the grill. That being said, I had a chat about this with my midwife because I wasn't feeling totally on board. With having a home birth and choosing a holistic path both during pregnancy and planning to do so post partum I was feeling some pressure to take part. What my midwife had to say was that the reasoning behind the consumption historically was probably more for protection than nutrition. Having a giant pile of afterbirth could easily clue predators in to your very vulnerable state. If you ate it, there was less evidence. That made me feel better about opting out. No lions, tigers or bears at my door.

MEXARAB · April 2015

I'm looking into this as well. I had PPD really bad with my first and capsules can really help. I found a lady that will come to our home and do it so that we make sure it's mine. I personally think it's nasty but if it helps with recovery i might be down. Going to call this weekend to get more info.

silverflowers · April 2015

This is my third baby and I'm totally doing placenta encapsulation this time. I was offered the service by my midwife on baby #2 and was too grossed out at the thought. After the emotional roller coaster I went through postpartum (not PPD but still rough), I'm seeking a better way to get more nutrients back and help balance out the crazy hormones. My midwife collects the placenta after the birth, dehydrates it and breaks it up into pill form. It will just be like taking a daily vitamin. Looking forward to sharing my results!

sschwege · April 2015

I'm not, but would be open to it if I had struggled with PPD or low milk supply with my other two. You should XP this on the 'Natural Birth Board" there are a lot of women who have experience with it.

uashelley · April 2015

I am doing the placenta encapsulation because it has been used for centuries in other countries and belief systems. The main reason I am trying it is because I'm so far from family and the capsules can help in 2 different ways, regulate hormones quickly/effectively and then to prevent baby blues. Since I'm so far from family I want to prevent baby blues if I can. I also had a friend who did the encapsulation and she resumed normal monthly cycles faster and the capsules helped with her emotion regulation after the births of her kiddos. I does sound gross I agree but that is why it is in capsules and taken with things so it isn't tasted etc....

Handree · May 2015

I am going to ask my midwife about this. I'm with Kaiser and I'm not sure if they allow it. Anything that might help avoid PPD is worth a shot for me. I've struggled with depression my entire life and would like to avoid a major crash if possible.

MEXARAB · May 2015

@Handree Kaiser asks you when you check in if you want your placenta. Not sure what area your in but I found someone that will go to your house to make the pills. I will call her this weekend to get more info. I'm in SF so I found tons of people that will pick it up from the hospital. I think I'm going to give it a shot cause my recovery was rough the first time. And now I will have a new born and a 2 year old. And it's about $300 bucks.

jespernoir · May 2015

haha um, no, it can go in the biohazard trash where it belongs.

Handree · May 2015

@mexarab can you PM me her contact info?

Henderson2015 · May 2015

In doing it. I've had a lot of people question why, well to me, even if it's a placebo effect in doing better than without it. I'm not a holistic/naturalistic person so this is sorta out of character for me but I have a feeling I'll need the extra boost to avoid PPD and/or heavy resentment for my husband.

gotdiesel2007 · May 2015

Not an option for me and I am a-ok with that.

JennyJensing · May 2015

I have mommy friends that have their placenta encapsulated, saying that it helps with lactation and prevention of PPD. I can't imagine just eating it in lasagna or Popsicles, but could imagine taking it in a capsule form.

Knottie73253386 · May 2015

Does any body know if medicaid would cover it? I didn't do it with my first but are thinking about now... and the truth is it sounds soo gross that I don't know if I could handle it. Even if it is in capsules
I read it's good for PPD and milk supply and for speedy recovery. But didn't really see any scientific evidence it helps. Good luck to all the ladies that have done it or are doing it for sure! I still can't decide.

MEXARAB · May 2015

The only side effect I could find was to much energy. So if that's the worse I'm going to try it. I think it's disgusting but I had a really hard time with my first so I'm down to take a pill if it means it will help with PPD and milk supply. Good luck to us!

hpoff33 · May 2015

I am doing it and receiving a tincture made from my placenta as well that can be used long after the pills are gone. I know quite a few friends who have not done encapsulation with their first and did so with subsequent children. They have all stated that they experienced more energy, faster healing, and a more positive mood with little to no anxiety/depression. As someone who suffered from PPD, I am hopeful it will have similar results for me.

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