Placenta Encapsulation Description

Placenta encapsulation is the process of preparing the mother’s placenta after the birth of her baby(ies) (by separating the membranes and umbilical cord from the placenta and rinsing and draining maternal and fetal blood) and dehydrating it to then be ground and placed into capsules for the mother to ingest as she sees fit.

The ingestion of the placenta is known as “placentophagy.” The purpose of placentophagy by the mother is to reintroduce the beneficial vitamins, minerals, hormones, proteins, and other nutrients to her body following labor and birth to help restore a more balanced body function, prevent “baby blues” and the more serious postpartum depression, increase breast-milk production, shorten healing time, increase maternal energy levels, and provide an over-all feeling of wellness to aid in the transition between pregnancy and the early postpartum period in the woman who has just given birth.

This package includes:

Basic Capsules

Umbilical Cord Keepsake (if possible)

Placenta Tincture

Placenta Salve

Placenta Service E-Book (contains contact information and dosage recommendations)

SERVICE DESCRIPTION

WRM Placenta Services include:

-Pick-up of placenta(s) to be encapsulated

-Proper cleanliness and preparation precautions

-The full placenta preparation and encapsulation process at specialist's home [Additional $50 surcharge fee required for

processing the placenta at client's home]

-Proper storage container of the completed placenta pills

-Written instructions for proper storage and handling of the finished placenta pills

-Suggestions for ingestion amounts

-Delivery of the finished placenta pills to the client at the agreed upon location by both parties.

-Placenta pills are encapsulated in size 0 gelatin capsules.

Encapsulation is a two to three day process:

-Day 1: once the placenta is picked up, it is steamed, then dehydrated for at least 8 hours at 160F.

* Before the placenta can be prepared, it must be defrosted if frozen. This can take an additional 24-48hrs.

-Day 2: involves grinding the placenta and placing it in capsules, salves are made by heat infusing oil with dehydrated membranes and takes an additional 4 hrs to make.

Services, Packages & Pricing

Full payment is required before your service provider can perform her services; $50 of this fee is non-refundable. This ensures we have adequate supplies on hand and reserve your space on our calendar. You are responsible for ensuring your placenta is released to you and has been stored properly. We do not offer full refunds if your placenta was mishandled, lost or otherwise deemed unsuitable for consumption.

By purchasing this package you are agreeing to the above disclosures and guidelines set forth by the Placenta Service Provider and give consent to her to perform the services requested. I also understand I will be asked to sign a contract at pickup that says exactly the same thing listed here and I will be provided a copy upon request.

PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL FOR CONTACT INFORMATION AND DOSAGE INSTRUCTIONS AFTER CHECKOUT.

Well Rounded Placenta Package

$300.00

Well Rounded Momma (WRM) is not a pharmacy, pharmaceutical representative, holistic practitioner, herbalist, or medical doctor. Benefits of placentophagy are supported by ongoing research but have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration-FDA. Placentophagy, (as it pertains to this contract agreement, is for natural nutritional supplementation and is intended solely for ingestion by the mother who has birthed the placenta(s) and not for her family members, friends, or other individuals), is a natural nutritional supplement and as such cannot be guaranteed to produce specific results. Furthermore, the client releases WRM from any liability from ingesting her own placenta. If a raw form of preparation is selected by the client, such as the smoothie cubes, you understand that consuming raw or undercooked meats, may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
It is the client's responsibility to notify the Placenta Dept. Manager as soon as possible after the birth to make arrangements for pickup of the placenta. It is the client's responsibility to discuss the release of the placenta with client's primary health care provider as well as the facility the client will be birthing in. Improperly handled placentas are susceptible to spoilage. All placenta work is done at your own risk.

** Please make sure that the placenta is refrigerated until it can be picked up or delivered for preparation and encapsulation. Client must place the placenta in a refrigerator within 3 - 4 hours of the birth. If it is going to be 3 or more days before the placenta can be processed, it should be FROZEN.**

A frozen placenta might require 1-2 additional days for processing since it must be gently defrosted in fridge prior to being dehydrated.
It is also the client’s responsibility to inform their Placenta Service Provider of any known blood-borne illness(es) or other health issues where your service provider may become infected through contact of bodily fluids (specifically maternal and fetal blood and amniotic fluid) such as HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Ebola or STD's.

Every placenta is prepared according to Blood-Borne Pathogens & Infection Prevention Training, NV Food Handling and OSHA standards for sanitation and safety. For your safety and the safety of others, if you have ever had any of the aforementioned blood-borne diseases, you MUST inform your placenta service provider so extra precautions can be taken during the preparation process.
Our protocol for every placenta, regardless of GBS status, exceeds the CDC's guidelines for destroying the GBS bacteria. The placenta service provider will steam the placenta first (i.e. moist heat) according to Safe Minimum Cooking Temperatures for beef (an internal temp of 160ºF) and then dehydrate (i.e. dry heat) the placenta in strips at 160 ºF for at least 8hrs. When these standards are adhered to, there should not be any harmful bacteria (including GBS) present in the finished product.
If there is meconium present at birth, your placenta may still be able to be encapsulated. Your placenta service provider will still pick up your placenta so she can evaluate it. In most cases, she will remove the amnion layer (fetal side) of the amniotic sack, and rinse the placenta in a vinegar solution to ensure that no meconium is present in the finished product. After evaluating the placenta, if the service provider decides it is unsuitable for consumption, she will give you a call and issue a partial refund.
In Home Service: The placenta service provider usually waits until client is home from the hospital and the placenta is released OR the she can begin the process right after birth, if a home birth. The process takes approx., 2-days, both days the process takes 2-4 hours. Each day the client's kitchen will be thoroughly sanitized according to OSHA protocols. The service provider uses a bleach or eco-friendly germicide solution as required by blood-borne pathogens training. All supplies are provided by the service provider and brought to the client's home. **Access to an empty sink, stove, cleared counter top space and an outlet are needed and required.** [Additional $50 surcharge fee required for processing the placenta at client's home.]

At Service Provider's Home: The service provider will schedule a pick up time with the Client within the first 24-48 hours of birth. 24 hours is more accurate following a home birth, where hospital policies may effect pickup time depending on release policy. The placenta must be kept in the fridge if more than 3-4 hours after birth. Hospital Birth: Please check the hospital policy regarding releasing the placenta. The provider will pick up the placenta at the hospital or the client's home once client is discharged. If you plan to bring it home with you, you will need a small cooler. Most hospitals freeze the placenta right after birth. In this case the placenta should be placed in the refrigerator until pick up. Each day the service provider's kitchen is thoroughly sanitized according to OSHA protocols. The service provider uses a bleach or eco-friendly germicide solution as required by blood-borne pathogens training. All supplies are provided by the service provider. The prepared capsules will be delivered to the client's home within 48-96 hours [2-4 days] after pickup and a brief postpartum visit will be completed.

Maternity Center

Well Rounded Placenta Package

Limitations & Disclaimer

Client's Responsibility

Disclosure of Blood-Borne Diseases

GBS+ Protocol

Meconium Protocol

Place of Service & Pickup