You Just Gave Birth, But What About the Placenta?
After the birth of your baby, the process of birthing the placenta takes place. This is also known as the third stage of labor, it is often less talked about but equally significant. This stage involves the delivery of the placenta, the organ that you grew to provide nutrients and oxygen to your baby during pregnancy. While the placenta is typically expelled naturally within minutes to an hour after birth, some medical interventions may be necessary if it doesn't happen spontaneously. It's important to discuss your preferences with your healthcare provider beforehand, including whether you wish to take your placenta home for encapsulation.
Many parents choose to take their placenta home for encapsulation, a process where the placenta is steamed, dehydrated, ground into powder, and placed into capsules. This practice is believed to aid postpartum recovery by balancing hormones, increasing energy levels, increasing milk production and potentially reducing postpartum depression symptoms. If you are planning on keeping your placenta for encapsulation and your healthcare provider requires testing of the placenta, they can usually take a small sample rather than the entire thing allowing you to still proceed with encapsulation if desired.
At Flourish Family Doulas, we understand the importance of personalized postpartum care. That's why we offer placenta encapsulation services managed by Kezziah, our certified encapsulator with two years of experience. Kezziah ensures that the process is carried out with utmost care and hygiene, adhering to strict safety standards to provide you with a product that supports your postpartum wellness journey. Whether you're exploring the benefits of placenta encapsulation for the first time or looking to enhance your postpartum recovery experience, Kezziah and our team at Flourish Family Doulas are here to support you every step of the way.
