Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) method for Placenta Encapsulation?A practice of Placenta Encapsulation - done so by cleansing the Placenta then steaming it with warming herbs such as ginger & lemon.
Slicing into small pieces & dehydrating no higher than 160 degrees F for several hours (size dependent).
Then grinding to a fine powder & packing into capsules for consumption.
Placenta Burial Practices:
Several cultures across time have honored the Placenta. To name a few:
Why ingest your Placenta?The Placenta is a hormonally & nutritionally active organ during pregnancy. After birth, those hormones & bioavailable nutrients can be utilized to replenish Iron, Estrogen a Progesterone (to name a few) depletion that is common after birth.
Self reports of those who choose to ingest their Placenta comment on increased postpartum energy, assistance in mood / emotional balance & lactation support.
What to expect after purchase of Placenta services?
After purchase of chosen services, you will receive an email from me (Tender Heart) including a link for contract signing & confirmation of Placenta Pick up / Package Drop off locations.
As well as confirm any special requests such as Umbilical Cord Keepsake shape. If Umbilical Cord Keepsake is to be left natural or painted. Oil substitution for Chocolate or Salve. Color preferences for Placenta print.
What is the Folk / Cold method?The Folk / Cold method of infusing oils is the practice of steeping dried herbs in an air tight jar of oil for several days to weeks, to slowly extract the chosen herb’s natural benefits.
This no-heart process prevents the destruction of sensitive vitamins, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids found in botanicals.
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