Across many cultures, the placenta has been regarded as a sacred organ that connects the mother to the baby. It has been consumed traditionally throughout Chinese Medicine for its medicinal benefits and planted in other traditions. Placenta encapsulation is the process of preparing the birthing person's placenta after the birth of the baby by steaming, dehydrating, powdering and placing it into capsules for the birthing person's consumption. 

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Possible Advantages Include

• Restoration of iron levels in the blood

• Increased milk production

• Increased Energy

• Decrease of postpartum depression levels
  Decreased likelihood of postpartum hemorrhage

• Increased release of oxytocin, which is the hormone responsible for encouraging uterine shrinkage and baby bonding

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