My Placenta Journey and experience:
After having my second baby in Australia in 2011 I was keen to help with my post-natal mental health as I had struggled with mild post-natal depression/anxiety after my first baby was born.
I had read a lot about how consuming your Placenta could help with PND symptoms, energy levels and milk supply.
At that time, hardly anyone was offering the service and so, after lots more research, I bought the equipment to process my own Placenta at home after my baby was born. I used the TCM method (Traditional Chinese Medicine method) where you steam the Placenta gently over lemon, ginger and chilli, which is said to put heat back into the body after baby is no longer there after birth. Personally I found that, despite my daughter being very ill in Hospital when my son was only 3 weeks old, I had plenty of milk! plus increased energy levels, and no signs of low mood despite the stress I was under at that time.
*NOTE: I have offered this service to my Doula Clients over the years and learned how to safely store and prepare Placentas from another Doula who was fully trained by IPEN - However I do not hold the certificate myself. I am happy to prepare your Placenta in your home, or my home (whichever is logistically best) using my own equipment for the processing. Please note that I do not currently hold a food hygiene certificate, however I follow full safety practices with disinfecting of preparation areas and wear gloves throughout the process - My prices reflects this.
COST:
Simple method : £190 – also known as "dried" or "raw" capsules – are said to be packed full of nutrients, vitamins and hormones and may be considered slightly more potent than the TCM method of processing where the Placenta is gently steamed before drying (read more below). Instead it is dehydrated from a raw state.
TCM method : £200 - the Traditional Chinese Medicine method. The Placenta is steamed gently for 30 to 40 mins over fresh ginger, chilli and lemon which is said to bring heat back into the body post-birth
BOTH Simple & TCM : £220 - I can combine the two methods above and provide 2 separate bottles/jars meaning you have the option of both methods as you choose offering more flexibility: you can opt for taking the Simple Capsules when the TCM Capsules can't be used due to sickness, flu or mastitis.
Simple Capsules are ideal for the early days/weeks to give you an initial boost. Then the TCM Capsules could be taken, which are believed to be a bit more gentle. Alternatively the dose of Simple capsules could be gradually decreased so that a sudden 'drop' is not experienced.
If you would like to go ahead in employing me to process your Placenta, it would be an honour! Please contact me via text or phone call on my mobile (please leave a message if I do not answer. Look forward to hearing from you!
Nikki x
07512 691925
Disclaimer
Any information provided by DoulaVIBEs (Nikki Barrow Barile), regarding Placenta Encapsulation is based on experience, anecdotal evidence where available, and client testimonials. The benefits of consuming Placentas cannot be guaranteed, and DoulaVIBEs is not a medical body/establishment and does not claim to treat, cure or relieve any symptoms in pregnancy, birth or post-birth. None of the products DoulaVIBEs produces should be seen as medicines. It is recommended you seek advice from your GP or midwife if you have any problems with your pregnancy, birth or post-birth recovery. If you agree to your Placenta being processed by DoulaVIBEs, you must agree by signing a short agreement before services are undertaken, which will confirm that you agree to take full responsibility for your own health and for researching and using the remedies on offer. It is also at your own 'risk' in agreeing to the hygiene practices whether your Placenta is processed in your home or my own.
