I have a confession to make.

February 17, 2012 By 5 Comments *This article may include a provided product or affiliate link. See footer for full FTC disclosure.

I have been eating my placenta. Oh stop. It’s not like steak or anything like that. I’m not that crazy.

After baby girl was born, I decided I would pay someone to have encapsulate my plancenta. It only cost me $60, and I did not have to do any of the dirty work.

Now you’re probably thinking that is gross. Isn’t it? Honestly, no. Not at all. It’s not any different then taking a prenatal or even a Tylenol.

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Benefits of Placenta Capsules (Source)

The known ingredients that give the placenta its healing properties are:

  • Gonadotrophin: the precursor to estrogen, progesterone and testosterone
  • Prolactin: promotes lactation
  • Oxytocin: for pain and bonding; produced during breastfeeding to facilitate bonding of mother and infant. In pharmaceutical form this is a very addictive drug because it promotes a feeling of connectedness with others 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

Basically, it’s like an amazing little pill that can help you heal faster, and feel better!

If your curious to learn more about the benefits of the Placenta, or how to encapsulate yourself check out placentabenefits.info.

Trust me. It’s worth it.

Filed Under: Motherhood, Pregnancy
About Hanan Webster

In 2010, Hanan went from talking about her parenting up’s and down’s on private forums to discussing them with literally everyone on the internet with her blog lilac city momma. Since then, she’s had the opportunity to talk about parenting, cooking, photography, marriage, crafts, faith, and so much more. She also shares her opinions on everyday products from food to baby gear, and everything in between. With three little girls all under six, there is never a dull moment in their home. When she’s not blogging she’s chatting about parenting and life in general on Facebook and Twitter, or wasting way too much time on Pinterest.



Comments

  1. saph @ frugal wife blog says:
    February 17, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    It does sound gross. I never even knew you could encapsulate it. Very interesting, though. Don’t know if I would do it if I had another baby. How did you even find out about it?
    saph @ frugal wife blog recent post: I Love Lucy The Entire Series 70% Off

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    • Hanan says:
      February 17, 2012 at 11:49 AM

      I first learned about it with my second pregnancy, but thought it was too weird and gross. The nice thing like I mentioned, is that you can pay for someone else to do it. It’s like vitamins…everyone should take them, but most don’t.

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  2. Krysann says:
    February 18, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    Hahahaha I did this as well and I always feel weird about talking about it! But my mom and sister think its cool so they tell everybody! lol Really though, it makes sense and it’s not strange taking them at all. In fact (get ready to judge me), my mom even took them and they kept her hot flashes away!
    Krysann recent post: Folk Tales | Cloth Diapers

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