Placenta Encapsulation
Benefits of Placenta Encapsulation
Balances your system after childbirth
Less dramatic hormone fluctuation which reduces the severity of Postpartum Depression or 'Baby Blues"
Facilitates an easier postpartum recovery by speeding healing
Reduces postpartum bleeding
Less postpartum pain or discomfort as it helps uterus return to its pre-pregnancy state
Replenishes depleted iron levels
Increases milk production
Increases energy after birth
Supports a happier postpartum period
Method:
I practice the Traditional Chinese Method (TCM) of placenta encapsulation, which involves rinsing, gently steaming the placenta with lemon and ginger, then dehydrating and grinding it into a powder to place into capsules. I prefer this method because of the longer sustained energy it provides mothers with, as well the warming healing effects it has on a postpartum mother's Qi, life energy, which is found to be cold after birth.
The Raw Method is different from the TCM method in that the placenta is not steamed before dehydrating. It is still dried, powdered and encapsulated. I am trained in the Raw Method as well and have no objection to processing a placenta in this way if requested.
I am happy to discuss the benefits of both traditions with you to help you decide what would best suit your body.
Training-Standards-Experience
I am professionally trained and have processed over 200 placentas in the last 5 years of practice. I am OSHA Certified (Bloodborne Pathogen Training) and practice a strict sanitizing method. All of the supplies I use are either single-use disposable or stainless steel (which is sanitized after every use) . While I do encapsulate at my home, I do it with the utmost care and caution to provide a high quality product.
What To Expect:
After filling out an agreement form you will receive a confirmation email as well as instructions for safe handling of the placenta until pick up. As soon as I am notified that your placenta is ready for me we will make arrangements for me to collect it from you. The process takes between 24-48hrs. I will inform you when your pills are ready and make arrangements for delivery to best suite your needs at the time. Every placenta is different in size so the amount of capsules varies from 90-140. The capsules are size 00, (similar size as prenatal vitamins) vegetable based and gluten free.
Payment
I collect payment upon delivery via cash, check (made payable to Jessica Stackowicz) or Venmo (@Jessica-Stackowicz)
Payment plans available
Fee
$300
$250 for Doula Clients
$25 Travel fee for areas 30 miles outside of South Bend
Service Area
Mishawaka, South Bend, Granger, Osceola, Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee, Lakeville, Plymouth, Shipshewana, Michigan
I am willing to travel, please contact me for more information
Testimonials
"Early on in my pregnancy, I knew that I would want to ingest my placenta. My body has nutrient malabsorption issues, and I was in it primarily for reclaiming the nutrients that my body had made, which would be highly absorbable and tailored to my system. There is also a strong history of postpartum depression in my family, so I figured it might help with that. We were referred to Jessica’s encapsulation services by our doula. We felt very comfortable and at-ease with her personality and professionalism. She was great through the whole process, and we were very comfortable having her in our home doing the work while we were at the hospital. She did a top-notch job. The best surprise by far, however, is how helpful the placenta pills have been, even in ways I didn’t expect. In the hospital and on the first day home, I was getting increasingly irritable at everyone except my baby. I began taking the pills, and my husband noticed a difference in my mood after a few doses. The pills are very balancing and make me feel a lot more peaceful toward people and situations beyond my control. In the first two weeks, we have dealt with a significant baby weight-loss scare, milk supply issues stemming from my intestinal malabsorption, and parents/in-laws not respecting our postpartum bonding plan. Every time I have felt overwhelmed and hormonal, the pills have helped me back into balance, and suddenly the issue on my plate is not so insurmountable. I haven’t been depressed, I enjoy my baby and family time, and I know I’m reabsorbing the nutrients my body made. For me, placenta encapsulation has been beyond worthwhile, and it will be essential for any subsequent pregnancies. I’m so grateful that Jessica’s services exist in our area."
"Jessica is truly tremendous! After my first birth experience (induction) being less than ideal she not only helped me bring my daughter into the world but she took the time to address the fears, concerns and questions I had about having an intervention-free birth. It made such an impact, emotionally, to know that she was there to support my husband and I. The biggest impact, however, was having my placenta encapsulated. Jessica took my placenta directly from the birth center to our home and prepared it for encapsulation. With my son, I experienced heavy bleeding for an extended period of time and postpartum anxiety for several months both of these symptoms ended up requiring prescription medications. It took months to feel back to normal energy levels. With a toddler, a newborn and my business to run I really wanted to do everything in my power to recover fully and quickly. I believe wholeheartedly that the placenta pills helped me do just that. I am so thankful to say that I have not experienced any of these things this time around. At my six week check up my iron levels were higher than they were when I gave birth. I felt like my energy was back to normal immediately. My midwife said that she thought the placenta pills were doing their job! If I had to summarize my feelings to one word...'Impressed'. Thank you for all you have done, Jessica!"