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Placenta Encapsulation/costs

Knottie64278661Knottie64278661 member
in May 2016 Moms
I've been researching and talking to other moms about the benefits of getting your placenta encapsulated. Is anyone else doing this? What is the average cost you've heard?
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Re: Placenta Encapsulation/costs

  • blaisdewblaisdew member
    I am doing it. It's costing me $180 and for my area that seems average. My obstetrician even said that he has seen women really benefit from it so even though it's expensive, I thought I would give it a try. 
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  • JoMunsonJoMunson member
    edited April 2016
    I'm doing mine myself. One of my midwifes will do it but she says you save a TON if you DIY. We have a dehydrator but you could also cook it in your oven at about 110 for 12 hours/until it's dry, powder it, and encapsulate it yourself. They sell empty capsules at most whole food stores.
    doing it yourself also gives you the opportunity to add the powder to things like smoothies, oatmeal etc. 
    i also have a paranoia that if I send my placenta out to a company I might get someone else's back. Yuck!
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  • Knottie64278661Knottie64278661 member
    Knottie1455689815, that's a good price. The doula at my birth center does it so I'm waiting to see what she charges.

    JoMunson I have heard about DIY methods. I don't know if I have the stomach or energy to do this after birth but I'm going to discuss this with my husband because I'm almost positive he would love to do the whole process for me. When I first heard about eating the placenta I thought it was odd but he thinks it's so great! After reading and hearing all the benefits I can't refuse to try it. Thanks for the info!
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  • dandyleahdandyleah member
    I am doing it DIY (well my husband is). There is one doula in my area who will do it for $250. My husband on the other hand is free, and he is an avid hunter and has dealt with the icky stuff in many animals so, ya know, he can totally handle my placenta. 
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  • JoMunsonJoMunson member
    Also remember you can freeze your placenta so if you aren't feeling up to the project for a week or so that's okay! You don't lose out on potential benefits. In fact, some women save part of their placenta to consume while going through menopause!
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  • KurrantKurrant member
    I didn't realize this was a thing people do . . .  What exactly are all these benefits?  I can say that being a complete wuss about this sort of thing I won't be doing it but I'm just curious.  I'm afraid to google because I think I might get some pics that won't make me feel too great.  :#
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  • JoMunsonJoMunson member
    Kurrant said:
    I didn't realize this was a thing people do . . .  What exactly are all these benefits?  I can say that being a complete wuss about this sort of thing I won't be doing it but I'm just curious.  I'm afraid to google because I think I might get some pics that won't make me feel too great.  :#
    All of the evidence is anecdotal and there are no scientific studies about eating your own placenta. However, women who do say it helped them bounce back from birth, helped keep their mood regulated, helped them heal, and kept their milk production up. There aren't any documented negative side effects of eating your own placenta, and animals sometimes do it in the wild. 
    The spiritual idea behind it that I like is that it's the only organ you grew just for your baby and you want to use it up as much as you can. It's not done once you deliver it :)
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  • dandyleahdandyleah member
    Kurrant said:
    I didn't realize this was a thing people do . . .  What exactly are all these benefits?  I can say that being a complete wuss about this sort of thing I won't be doing it but I'm just curious.  I'm afraid to google because I think I might get some pics that won't make me feel too great.  :#
    When I read that it -could- lessen/prevent symptoms of PPD that was all I needed to hear. I struggled with it my first 2 pregnancies. It seems pretty extreme to everyone I've talked with, even my OB, but I'm willing to try just about anything to avoid going through that again. 
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  • Knottie64278661Knottie64278661 member
    leahbickham1 said:
    Kurrant said:
    I didn't realize this was a thing people do . . .  What exactly are all these benefits?  I can say that being a complete wuss about this sort of thing I won't be doing it but I'm just curious.  I'm afraid to google because I think I might get some pics that won't make me feel too great.  :#
    When I read that it -could- lessen/prevent symptoms of PPD that was all I needed to hear. I struggled with it my first 2 pregnancies. It seems pretty extreme to everyone I've talked with, even my OB, but I'm willing to try just about anything to avoid going through that again. 
    Yes! Lessening/prevention of PPD is what I'm doing it for. Plus it makes sense that our bodies would benefit from consuming it after birth. We give our babies breast milk from our bodies, makes sense that your placenta helps your body adjust/recover from birth.
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    leahbickham1 said:
    I am doing it DIY (well my husband is). There is one doula in my area who will do it for $250. My husband on the other hand is free, and he is an avid hunter and has dealt with the icky stuff in many animals so, ya know, he can totally handle my placenta. 

    Great idea to have your husband do it. Mine wanted to do mine as well. He's so fascinated by it! The doula at my birth center only charges $150 so I think we're going to do that since I'd like my husband to be as free as possible to help me with LO after birth. Good luck!
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  • dandyleahdandyleah member
    Good luck to you guys too! It would be interesting to check in after finishing the pills to compare experiences. 
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