What about my placenta?
What you choose to do with your placenta is more about what benefits you the most. Whether you plan to have it transformed into something or discarding it, you have the right to make that decision. It’s your organ!
Encapsulation
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Placenta ecapsulation is a process intended to turn your placenta into a vitamin that is ingested. Your placenta is sterilized, dehydrated, then ground into a fine powder, and encapsulated.
Benefits include
Decreased postpartum bleeding
Supports lactation
Supports mental well-being
Increased production of oxytocin
Increased energy levels
Improves recovery time
Replenishes iron
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$120
Burial
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Placenta burial dates back many generations. This ceremony honors the sacred connection between the womb, baby, birthing person, ancestors, and nature. It is believed that burying the placenta connects all living things and the natural elements.
During this ceremony loved ones gather to honor life, light candles, dress the offering, and bury the placenta. The placenta is traditionally buried in a meaningful place with a plant planted over it.
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$60
Hair Oil
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Placenta has been added to many hair and skin products for its hydrating and moisturizing effects. Turning your placenta into a hair/scalp oil is similar to the encapsulation process but instead of a pill, the powder is steeped in a mixture of natural herbs and oils.
Benefits include:
Prevents postpartum hairloss
Stimulates hair growth
Prevents breakage & frizz
Moisturizes hair/scalp
Prevents thinning
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$150