Amanda Englund
 
Placenta Encapsulation Specialist
Portland, Oregon

Exploring the Benefits of Placenta for Postpartum Recovery

 

The placenta contains a woman's own natural hormones, as well as iron, protein and other nutrients, providing the means to replenish and nourish her body. Women who take placenta capsules report fewer emotional issues, have more energy and tend to enjoy a faster, more pleasant postpartum recovery. Placenta has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries to treat fatigue and promote lactation. Research has found that placenta does significantly increase a woman's milk production, and affects a variety of chemicals in the brain. 

 

How will placenta help a postpartum woman?

 

Hormones: estrogen, prolacin, oxytocin, cortisol.

The placenta contains hormones that help the body recover from childbirth, increase milk-supply, manage stress and prevent depression and fatigue. 

Iron: The iron present in placenta has greater bioavailability--the mother’s body can easily reabsorb it.  Many women are low in iron following childbirth.

 

Nutrients and minerals: Placenta contains other beneficial nutrients and minerals as would be found in liver, which is considered to be a superfood. 

 

Anecdotal evidence from women who consumed placenta:

Increase in energy

Mood enhancement

Milk supply increase

Feelings of elation             

Resolved anemia symptoms

Lessened post-natal bleeding

Uterus returning to normal size more quickly

Increase in libido

Feeling “normal”

 

Women who take placenta report fewer emotional issues and enjoy a faster, more pleasant postpartum recovery.  Women and their families notice a marked improvement in overall feelings of happiness and well-being when taking placenta capsules.

 

 

 

Sources:
http://placentabenefits.info

Service Areas
Portland
Portland Metro Area
Salem/Corvallis