Are you hoping for a more peaceful postpartum period? Worried about how you will feel after you give birth?
My philosophy is that no matter who you are and what your birth experience is (or will be)-you DESERVE to have your placenta encapsulated the way you want it. I put a lot of love and time to each clients placenta and am passionate about your outcome. I follow strict OSHA and food safety guidelines as my top priority is your health and safety.
My philosophy is that no matter who you are and what your birth experience is (or will be)-you DESERVE to have your placenta encapsulated the way you want it. I put a lot of love and time to each clients placenta and am passionate about your outcome. I follow strict OSHA and food safety guidelines as my top priority is your health and safety.
BenefitsThe placenta you give birth to, kept your baby nourished and healthy throughout pregnancy and development. Why throw it away? Other mammals don't discard their placenta and instinctively know the benefits. Some people notice: *Increased Energy *Enhanced breast milk supply *More stable mood (hormone balancing) *Faster healing as well as lessened bleeding *Helping with symptoms of menses when it returns |
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The hope is, you will have an easier recovery from your birth, than you would without your placenta. None of these benefits are a guarantee, but many people have felt more balanced. Your placenta feeds the baby and transfers waste out of baby so that you can dispose of it. The placenta acts as a facilitator, and does not hold on to toxins or waste. Some of the hormones found in the placenta that can benefit you after are:
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- Oxytocin-
- Progesterone
- Testosterone
- Prolactin
- Iron
- Hemoglobin
- Immunoglobulin G (IgG)
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How it WorksPlacenta Encapsulation is a two-part process and most of the time is spent dehydrating. Once the placenta has been either steamed or sliced up in it's raw state, it is dehydrated for 24 hours at 160 degrees. Next, it is made into powder and put into capsules, for an easier way to eat the placenta. Special care is also taken to ensure that my equipment is cleaned well between clients. Nothing ever touches the placenta, except for water and gloves. I never process two placentas in the same location at the same time. I renew my Bloodborne Pathogens Certification yearly. As well as my Food Safety Certificate every 3 years. I treat all placentas with Universal Precautions. I offer two different ways to prepare the placenta before dehydrating. Both methods end up in pill form. The choice is either steamed with water and herbs (optional) or raw-sliced up in it's natural form. This decision is made by the client based on their preference. I am also happy to discuss these options to give you more information. |
Kit to Transport PlacentaTo make sure that your placenta is packaged and stored properly, I will mail you a cooler bag, ziploc bags and instructions, for no extra charge as long as you book me within 2 weeks of your due date. I only ship via USPS Priority Mail. This makes things much easier for the hospital staff and gives you and I the assurance that the placenta is safe. This is also included in the price.
I will pick up between 8 am-10 pm 7 days per week. If you deliver during my non-pick up hours, I will provide you with information about how store the placenta until I can arrive.
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Steamed MethodWhen you choose this method the placenta is rinsed, and steamed gently with/without herbs in the steaming water. Some people who are following a TCM diet while healing, choose this option. We steam the placenta to 131 degrees F for 30 minutes and then dehydrate at 160 F for 24 hours. This method will kill any potential bacteria from the birth or hospital. |
Non Steamed or UnsteamedThe placenta is rinsed, sliced thin and dehydrated at a temperature of 160* Fahrenheit, for 24 hours. This method is believed to be more potent, and hormone rich. Steaming or cooking the placenta causes the most hormone loss. The heat from the dehydrator is high enough to kill GBS, and any meconium. |
Add On Items
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Broth *this is only available when the STEAMED method is used. Many clients find that it gives them an extra boost of energy and is best if used in soups or chili. It can be frozen in ice cube trays and added to meals whenever you think of it. I will give you a jar of it. |
Tincture This is a piece of either raw placenta or some powder infused in high quality Organic Vodka for 45 days (6 weeks) after birth. This can be used indefinitely for hormone balancing 8 oz. I can finish it for you and return it later, or leave it with you, with instructions on how to do it yourself. |
Smoothies and Placenta Cubes Smoothies are delicious and packed with nutrition and energy best used within the first few days post birth. I can make a few smoothies for you or I can cut up pieces for you to make your own. |
Placenta Keepsakes
many parents like to keep the cord keepsake as it is a symbol of the connection between them and their child, if you do not want it, it can be dried and added in with the pills.
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prints are a nice way to keep the memory of the placenta in an artful way. I use the blood as the "ink". Some people like to have color added in the form of paint or food coloring. This is your choice, I don't default to that, as I worry about hurting the integrity of the placenta. I use canvas instead of paper as it tends to hold the color much longer.
Salves with or without Placenta-
I make healing Placenta Salves and you can mail me powder from your placenta if you do not live in the San Francisco Bay Area, or you can add this on as an extra to your service. A salve is made with cocoa butter, healing herbs, beeswax and dried placenta powder. It can be used to help heal cesarean scars, skin problems and diaper rash. |
Bottom Care-Sitz Bath Kit-
made with organic healing herbs, you can order enough bags of herbs to use for the first 5 days after birth. This can be a soothing way to heal after birth used in a sitz bath, peribottle, or warm compresses. |
Shawna was great to work with. She quickly arrived within a few hours to pick up and everything was prepared and ready within 2 days. I also got the salve which feels amazing on the skin. It's so smooth and natural, I recommend it if you are considering it. With the pills, I chose the Steamed with herbs method. I found that I noticed a difference 3 days into taking them and I took 2 in the am and that is all I needed for the day... but had to take 2 together, one seemed not quite enough. |
"I was looking into getting my placenta encapsulated, when Shawna was recommended to me. Shawna is smart, friendly and very knowledgeable about placenta encapsulation. She answered all of my questions in a timely manner and was very kind. The encapsulation took two days at my house, and she was professional and made the whole process safe and clean. I have already recommended Shawna to other mothers and will continue to do so. Shawna provided excellent service and is a wonderful person." |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How Do I choose between the Steamed and Unsteamed methods of Prep?
A: I don't tell people which to choose. The reasons people choose one or the other is based on personal preference. Some people who are following a TCM diet after birth, prefer the steamed method, as it is believed to introduce heat to the body to aid in healing. If you are currently seeing a Chinese Medicine practitioner, I recommend that you ask them about which would be best for your constitution. If you are looking for containing as many of the nutrients as possible, you may want to go with the Raw method, although both provide energy and we don't know how much is lost in the steaming process.
Q: Can I still have my placenta turned into pills if I have a Cesarean (C-Section)?
A: Yes! Having a c-section is not a reason to not encapsulate. As long as the placenta is sealed up in a bag or container and on ice within 2 hours after the birth and is kept cold until I pick up, you can definitely still have your placenta encapsulated!
Q: Can I still take my placenta if I have tested positive for (Group B Strep)?
A: Yes! Many women (about 25%) test positive for GBS around the 37th week of pregnancy. If this is the case, she is put on antibiotics to prevent the spread of infection to the baby. Once the baby and placenta have been born, if there is concern of infection, a small piece can be sliced off and sent to pathology while the placenta is stored safely to await results. All placentas are dehydrated at 160 degrees F, per food safety guidelines. I have never had a client report any illness due to the placenta pills, and have gotten nothing but positive feedback from new moms and families.
A: I don't tell people which to choose. The reasons people choose one or the other is based on personal preference. Some people who are following a TCM diet after birth, prefer the steamed method, as it is believed to introduce heat to the body to aid in healing. If you are currently seeing a Chinese Medicine practitioner, I recommend that you ask them about which would be best for your constitution. If you are looking for containing as many of the nutrients as possible, you may want to go with the Raw method, although both provide energy and we don't know how much is lost in the steaming process.
Q: Can I still have my placenta turned into pills if I have a Cesarean (C-Section)?
A: Yes! Having a c-section is not a reason to not encapsulate. As long as the placenta is sealed up in a bag or container and on ice within 2 hours after the birth and is kept cold until I pick up, you can definitely still have your placenta encapsulated!
Q: Can I still take my placenta if I have tested positive for (Group B Strep)?
A: Yes! Many women (about 25%) test positive for GBS around the 37th week of pregnancy. If this is the case, she is put on antibiotics to prevent the spread of infection to the baby. Once the baby and placenta have been born, if there is concern of infection, a small piece can be sliced off and sent to pathology while the placenta is stored safely to await results. All placentas are dehydrated at 160 degrees F, per food safety guidelines. I have never had a client report any illness due to the placenta pills, and have gotten nothing but positive feedback from new moms and families.
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Still Not sure about service? Contact me to schedule a free phone consultation. We can chat about all your options and see if placenta encapsulation will be right for you to heal after birth.
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Shawna is great! It was super easy to communicate with her and sign up via her website. She also had a fast turnaround and brought the pills to us while we were still in the hospital. I highly recommend her. Thank you again Shawna!
-Adrienne, San Francisco