Placenta Encapsulation from Start to Finish [GRAPHIC]

Summary

In this video, a step-by-step guide to placenta encapsulation is provided, showcasing the process of preparing and consuming placenta for its potential health benefits. The video features Deb, a certified birth educator and Doula, as she demonstrates how to properly clean, steam, and dehydrate the placenta, followed by grinding it into powder and filling capsules. The final product is shared as 107 capsules and a tincture, which can support postpartum recovery. The narrator also teases an upcoming video detailing their personal experience with consuming placenta capsules.

Takeaways

• 😀 Placenta encapsulation is a popular practice in the natural health community.
• 😀 The speaker's first video explains the reasons why someone might want to consume their placenta and the health benefits.
• 😀 In this video, Deb, a certified placenta encapsulation expert and Doula, demonstrates the process of encapsulating placenta.
• 😀 The workspace is sanitized, with cling wrap and a chuck pad laid out for cleanliness before starting the process.
• 😀 The placenta is drained of blood using the traditional Chinese medicine method, which focuses on cleaning the placenta before proceeding.
• 😀 After draining, the placenta is steamed using a steamer to prepare it for dehydration.
• 😀 The placenta is placed in a dehydrator for approximately 18 hours until it is fully dried and ready for the next step.
• 😀 The dried placenta is ground into powder using a grinder to make it ready for encapsulation.
• 😀 The powdered placenta is then placed into capsules using a capsule filler machine, which is designed to fill the capsules evenly.
• 😀 The final product yields 107 capsules and some leftover powder to make a tincture, which can provide benefits for years to come.

Q & A

What is placenta encapsulation?

Placenta encapsulation is the process of preparing the placenta for consumption, usually by drying and grinding it into a powder, which is then placed into capsules. This practice is believed to offer health benefits, such as improved energy and postpartum recovery.

Why would someone want to consume their placenta?

Some people choose to consume their placenta for its potential health benefits, such as increased energy, reduced postpartum depression, and enhanced milk production. The belief is that the nutrients and hormones in the placenta can support the body during the recovery period after childbirth.

What is the first step in the placenta encapsulation process?

The first step involves preparing the workspace by sanitizing the area, laying out plastic wrap, and using a cutting board. The placenta is then drained of blood, following traditional Chinese medicine methods.

Why is the placenta steamed in the encapsulation process?

Steaming the placenta is a part of the traditional Chinese medicine method. It is believed to help preserve the nutrients and enhance the benefits of the placenta before it is dried and ground into powder.

How long does the placenta stay in the dehydrator?

The placenta pieces are dehydrated for about 18 hours before being processed into powder for capsule filling.

What happens after the placenta is dehydrated?

Once the placenta is dehydrated, it is ground into a powder using a grinder. This powder is then placed into capsules using a capsule filler machine.

How many capsules can be made from one placenta?

From one placenta, around 107 capsules can be made, with some extra powder left over for making a tincture. The total number of capsules would typically be around 115, depending on the size of the placenta.

What is a tincture, and how is it related to placenta encapsulation?

A tincture is a liquid extract made from the placenta. After the placenta is encapsulated, the leftover material can be used to make a tincture, which can offer continued benefits even years after the birth.

Who is Deb, and what is her role in the placenta encapsulation process?

Deb is a doula, birth educator, and certified placenta encapsulation specialist. In the video, she demonstrates the entire placenta encapsulation process, from sanitizing the workspace to filling the capsules.

What are the potential long-term benefits of consuming placenta, according to the video?

The video suggests that consuming placenta can offer both short-term and long-term benefits, such as increased postpartum energy and support for recovery. Additionally, the tincture made from the placenta can be used for years to come to continue supporting the mother.