Postpartum Wellness
Thursday, February 9th, 2012
PLACENTA MEDICINE
Christina Gabbard a.k.a Carolina Placenta Lady has been transforming placentas in the Carolinas (North & South Carolina) since 2009. Trained and certified to safely serve you.
- Universal Precautions Certified (infection control)
- Certified Food Handler
- OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogen Certified
- Certified Placenta Encapsulation Specialist & Mentor
During pregnancy the placenta does the amazing work of bring oxygen and nutrients to the baby. It also produces hormones that help keep the entire pregnancy on course. As amazing as it is work during pregnancy, the benefits of the placenta do not end when the pregnancy is over.
The high hormone levels of pregnancy drop significantly by day 4-5 postpartum, and it is thought that this fluctuation is a key factor in the development of the “baby blues”. By reintroducing the hormones back into your system, many women find that they do not experience symptoms of depression because placenta is extremely nutrient rich, high in iron, protein, vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B6 and of course, your own natural hormones, making it perfectly made for you, by you.
Women who take placenta capsules report fewer emotional issues, have more energy and tend to enjoy a faster, more pleasant postpartum recovery.
Why Placenta Encapsulation?
- Prevent and treat the “baby blues”
- Lessen postnatal bleeding
- Balance your hormones
- Enhance your milk supply
- Combat fatigue
- Increase your energy
- Recover more quickly from birth
How is placenta prepared?
I prepare placentas according to Traditional Chinese Medicine methods. The process involves heat, dehydration, grinding, and encapsulation. This service currently takes place over a two-day time period, in the client’s home. The first day is when I come prepare the placenta, the second day is when I encapsulate it. Each visit requires about one hour of work for me.
Your placenta is full of your own bio-specific hormones and healing properties:
- Gonadotropin: the precursor to estrogen, progesterone and testosterone.
- Prolactin: promotes lactation.
- Oxytocin: The Love hormone. Promotes feelings of love and connectedness /bonding; produced during breastfeeding to facilitate bonding of mother and infant.
- Thyroid stimulating hormone: boosts energy and helps recovery from stressful events.
- Cortisone: combats stress and unlocks energy stores.
- Interferon: stimulates the immune system to protect against infections.
- Prostaglandins: anti-inflammatory.
- Hemoglobin: replenishes iron deficiency and anemia, a common postpartum condition.
- Urokinase inhibiting factor and factor XIII: stops bleeding and enhances wound healing.
- Gammaglobulin: immune booster that helps protect against postpartum infections.
Where is The Placenta Prepared?
Your placenta is prepared in your home. I have obtained the appropriate Bloodborne Pathogen course Completion Certification and adhere to the strictest standards of safety as set forth by OSHA and the EPA and conform to local health department guidelines for food preparation and safety protocols.
All the equipment needed for the process is supplied by me. The first visit to your home takes 1 hour, the placenta is prepared for dehydrating, it is then left there, in the dehydrator for several hours. I return the following day to begin the encapsulation process which takes 1 hour.
Ideally, the placenta preparation takes place as soon as possible after delivery, within the first 1-2 days. The first two weeks are the most important and effective time to be taking the placenta to help ward off the “baby blues”, so, the sooner the better. You can begin taking the capsules right away for maximum postpartum benefits.
Even if mom and baby are recovering postpartum in the hospital, Christina can encapsulate your placenta at home with your partner or other support person present and get the placenta capsules to you right away.
How Do We Get Started?
Contact Christina to discuss placenta encapsulation. If you decide you would like to move forward with plans to have your placenta encapsulated a $50 deposit will be collected to get you on the calendar.
- Base price $225 – $300 (You pay what You can afford within that range)
- $50 discount if you attend Blissborn Childbirth Hypnosis series.
- Reduced price for CCMC and other area birth center clients. Call (704) 575-3424
Meet Christina and learn about Placenta Encapsulation. Check calendar for dates.
Read more about placenta for natural postpartum wellness. Carolina Placenta Lady
