Taking placenta capsules postpartum, can have many benefits. The placenta contains a powerful mix of your own hormones, vitamins, and minerals including iron. Placenta capsules have been shown to:

encourage healthy breast milk production

replenish iron and other essential nutrients

decrease fatigue

decrease postpartum bleeding time

decrease after pains and speed uterine involution

ease postpartum hormonal fluctuations

*the benefits of consuming placenta come from anecdotal evidence

What do I, the client need to do?

If you are a client of Selah Midwifery Center, all you need to do is let your midwife know that you are interested in placenta encapsulation.

If you plan to give birth at an area hospital, you will need to contact Selah Midwifery Center to confirm availability and schedule the postpartum details.

You will also need to notify your care provider as well as your labor and delivery nurse, that you intend to have your placenta encapsulated. Within one hour of the birth, the placenta should be placed in a cooler, lunch box, or refrigerator until it can be picked up.