It's true, I ingested my placenta.
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lieselLalor
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I'm wondering if anyone else has done this. For those with weak stomaches, I did not just sit down at the kitchen table with a fork and knife and eat my first born's placenta. I had a women cook, dehydrate, and then encapsulate my placenta to be taken like any other vitamin. I read an article about it when I was pregnant with my son and like many of you, I was repulsed at first. After thinking about it for a few days though, I thought, why not? Even if it doesn't do all the things it claims to do (help with post-partum, give you energy, replenish nutrients, and more) it's not going to harm me. We are one of the only animals who don't eat the placenta after childbirth. There are also lots of cultures who eat their own placenta without a blink of the eye. The research is fascinating. Before you turn away I urge you to just read a little about it. I'm 15 weeks along and will be encapsulating this placenta as well without a doubt.
Just some "food" for thought. Ha
Just some "food" for thought. Ha
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Err I can get energy and nutrients from food. Whatever floats your boat though.0
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I didn't do it with my first, but I'm not opposed to it.
I just think the absolute last thing that I care about after pushing out a baby is where my placenta is and if it's properly taken care of. I'm like "gimme my baby!!!!!"0 -
Can I ask how much it cost to encapsulate it? So curious
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i don't plan on eating mine .. i don't think i could get the pill in my mouth lol BUT I plan to donate it to the police cadaver dogs here
They train them with the placentas at different stages of decomposition.. makes me feel better than leaving it at the hospital for them to sell 
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I would if it was affordable. We are Native American and we save the cord, dry it, and put it in a medicine bag that hungs froma dreamcatcher over the crib.0
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umm not really....0
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I find the whole thing rather interesting. I didn't do it, and doubt I would (not because it skeeves me out but because I'm not much of a planner and recognize I'd have to make arrangements to have it done!). I've heard a lot of good things about it, especially in regards to Post Partum Depression.
Did you have a doula or somebody that ensured it happened? At the moment--and hours--after birth the last thing on my mind would be "where did my placenta go?" and the majority of doctors around here aren't very....uhm...holistic... I can't see mine getting it done on my behalf!0 -
It cost about $200 for me. It does depend on how close the person that does it lives to you. It was actually very easy planning. I brought a little cooler to the hospital with me and just made sure ahead of time that my doctor knew I was taking it. My mom took it home with her and called the midwife (mine just happened to be a midwife) and she came to our house with all the cookware and everything else she needed and cleaned up after. All you really need is someone to be home while she does it for a few hours. It was very easy and my mom said it was really fun to watch actually. She also saved the umbilical cord for me and shaped it into a heart. It was a really great experience and it was no different than taking a prenatal vitamin.0
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We are one of the only animals who don't eat the placenta after childbirth.
You realize that animals eat their placentas to 'hide' the fact that they had young from a predator. And the second reason that they eat it is that it naturally produces oxytocin which helps them in the after labor (shrinking up their uterus) and producing milk for their young.
Not something I am interested in as I am not trying to hide my young and I'll let the doctor give me oxytocin via IV. Sounds simplier, but best of luck to you.0 -
I think it's an interesting idea but I always forget to take pills, so I don't want to spend $150-$300 on encapsulation only to forget to take them. I have heard of freezing it in pieces and using it in smoothies.0
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I did it with my first pregnancy and I plan on doing it again.0
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My sister is a doula and encapsulates placentas as well. She did mine for my last pregnancy. The difference from my first 2 (no placenta) and my last (placenta) was amazing! It was my 3rd baby in just over 4 years and I felt phenominal.0
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We are one of the only animals who don't eat the placenta after childbirth.
You realize that animals eat their placentas to 'hide' the fact that they had young from a predator. And the second reason that they eat it is that it naturally produces oxytocin which helps them in the after labor (shrinking up their uterus) and producing milk for their young.
Not something I am interested in as I am not trying to hide my young and I'll let the doctor give me oxytocin via IV. Sounds simplier, but best of luck to you.
Id rather take something natural than be pumped full of synthetic drugs, but hey its your body.0 -
We are one of the only animals who don't eat the placenta after childbirth.
You realize that animals eat their placentas to 'hide' the fact that they had young from a predator. And the second reason that they eat it is that it naturally produces oxytocin which helps them in the after labor (shrinking up their uterus) and producing milk for their young.
Not something I am interested in as I am not trying to hide my young and I'll let the doctor give me oxytocin via IV. Sounds simplier, but best of luck to you.
Id rather take something natural than be pumped full of synthetic drugs, but hey its your body.
^I agree mkakids!0 -
We are one of the only animals who don't eat the placenta after childbirth.
You realize that animals eat their placentas to 'hide' the fact that they had young from a predator. And the second reason that they eat it is that it naturally produces oxytocin which helps them in the after labor (shrinking up their uterus) and producing milk for their young.
Not something I am interested in as I am not trying to hide my young and I'll let the doctor give me oxytocin via IV. Sounds simplier, but best of luck to you.
Id rather take something natural than be pumped full of synthetic drugs, but hey its your body.
^I agree mkakids!
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We are one of the only animals who don't eat the placenta after childbirth.
You realize that animals eat their placentas to 'hide' the fact that they had young from a predator. And the second reason that they eat it is that it naturally produces oxytocin which helps them in the after labor (shrinking up their uterus) and producing milk for their young.
Not something I am interested in as I am not trying to hide my young and I'll let the doctor give me oxytocin via IV. Sounds simplier, but best of luck to you.
Id rather take something natural than be pumped full of synthetic drugs, but hey its your body.
Breast feeding releases natural oxytocin in your body to help your uterus shrink. It's quite a dramatic effect, actually, I remember it well. In the first month pp I had slight cramps with each nursing session and my spotting would pick up. No need for cannibalism.0 -
We are one of the only animals who don't eat the placenta after childbirth.
You realize that animals eat their placentas to 'hide' the fact that they had young from a predator. And the second reason that they eat it is that it naturally produces oxytocin which helps them in the after labor (shrinking up their uterus) and producing milk for their young.
Not something I am interested in as I am not trying to hide my young and I'll let the doctor give me oxytocin via IV. Sounds simplier, but best of luck to you.
We raised sheep for 8 years and we used to take the placenta away before they tried to eat it because they would often choke on it!0 -
Err I can get energy and nutrients from food. Whatever floats your boat though.
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lieselLalor: How did you convince your partner to be OK with this? My husband is totally opposed and repulsed by the idea but I think it has its merits. I would love to hear from anyone else, too, who had to convince their spouse/partner regarding placenta encapsulation!0
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My good friend just had a baby several weeks ago and she did this. This baby is her 3rd, and she says she feels a million times better than she did with her first two and attributes it to the pills. It has helped her milk supply, her post-partum depression (she has a history of super awful PPD), and her overall energy level.
ChooChoo87 - it is your placenta, and you will be the one taking the pills. I don't really see why your partner should be able to veto your decision for you - you should go for it!0
