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Placenta Safety

What Makes My Service Safe?
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What Makes My Service Safe?
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  • I follow Universal Precautions with each and every placenta, which means that I treat each placenta as though it may be infected with a blood borne pathogen or STI
  • I clean all of my equipment and work surfaces thoroughly before and after each placenta.
  • I do not process more than one placenta at a time.
  • I know how to handle placentas with meconium  and from moms who are GBS positive safely.
  • I do not have pets in my work space.
  • I check the temperature of the placenta in the cooler as well as fresh out of the fridge to be sure it was kept at a proper temperature the entire time before handling.
  • I continuously monitor the temperature of my dehydrator while the placenta is dehydrating. All placentas are dehydrated at 160 degrees F to kill any potential bacteria and ensure  complete dryness.
  • I follow strict food safety guidelines and regularly renew my certification regularly.
  • I follow strict OSHA standards and regularly renew my blood borne pathogens certification.
  • Every piece of reusable equipment is scrubbed, soaked and sanitized and I use disposable items when possible.
  • I change my gloves constantly. I never wash or rinse my gloves and touch something and go back to the placenta.
  • ​Per food safety guidelines, I never wear fake fingernails, as even under gloves-they can harbor bacteria and are not food safe.
  • ​Nothing touches the placenta, except for water and my gloved hands. I do not put herbs, chemicals or food dye on your placenta. Some people prefer to have herbs in their steaming water, but they never touch the placenta.
  • ​I strive to make sure that others offering the service are also following strict safety standards, as I feel that every new parent needs to heal in the best way possible and that risks need to be non-existent.
I am happy to answer any safety questions that come up for you!
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