Placental encapsulation is a practice where the placenta, the organ that nourishes the baby in the womb, is processed into pills that can be consumed by the mother after giving birth. Some people believe that placental encapsulation can provide health benefits, such as preventing postpartum depression, boosting milk supply, and balancing hormones. according to research done at the Mayo clinic there is no definitive evidence that there is a direct effect. It is important it be done by some one experienced in preparation of placentas for consumption. If you are looking for ways to improve your well-being postpartum, talk to your health care provider about safer and more effective alternatives.
It is important to recognize there are certain conditions that hake you placenta not safe to consume, and may cause health risk. For example certain types of infections. HIV, AIDS, Untreated Hepatitis, Maternal infection in labor or post partum.
There are options for encapsulation ask you Provider if ther know of a good resource.
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