why placenta encapsulation could be the right choice for you

Research undertaken in Australia and other countries usually finds that around 15-22% of women experience depression during pregnancy and/or following the birth of their baby. Some contributing factors are: sleep deprivation, anxiety about ability to care for baby, feeling overwhelmed, feeling less attractive, loss of identity, loss of control of life, demanding baby, more children, difficult breastfeeding journey, financial strain, stress & lack of support. 

The placenta is full of so many Minerals, hormones & Trace Elements that can offer assistance to a newborn mother. See list below and why they are so amazing! Placental support is a  valuable piece of the comprehensive  care a newborn mother needs from her family & wider community during her postpartum bubble. 

Copper: 

helps absorb iron, anti-inflammatory, strengthens immune system, thyroid support & increase energy level

Iron: 

restores haemoglobin levels (did you know a full term placenta has iron levels equivalent to nearly full blood transfusions? 

Selenium: 

Antioxidant which protects cells from free radical damage, aids thyroid in hormone production, aids in uterine recovery & balance, decreases postpartum depression

Zinc: 

in every tissue in the body, supports immune system, decreases inflammation, increases hormone balance, aids in tear repair and muscle growth, nipple healing, increased energy and immune support

Oxytocin: 

Positive feedback mechanism which facilitates Lactation, bonding & decreases anxiety

Progesterone: 

Increases mental clarity, energy, decreases anxiety, regulates immune system function

Prostaglandin: 

The Postpartum Healer

Regulates inflammation, hormones, cell growth, heals placental attachment site, vaginal tears, decreases nipple pain, promotes uterine contractions which assists with returning to pre-pregnancy tone, decreases vaginal & nipple inflammation

Estrogen: 

Anti-inflammatory which assists with healing, decreases postpartum depression and PMS, increase in mental clarity and emotional balance

Corticotropin Releasing Hormone: 

released in the last trimester of pregnancy and produced by the hypothalamus and placenta, a low level after birth has been linked to Postnatal Depression

Prolactin: 

regulates immune system, is the Milk Hormone! Helps to produce breastmilk 

Endorphins & Opioids: 

are released at onset of labour, natural pain relief, assist mother with positive outlook and perspective

Placenta Opioids: 

Enhancing factor only found in the placenta and amniotic fluid, offers decreased postpartum pain, allows maternal rest & enjoy baby more, increased mental clarity, offers pain relief without sacrificing mental clarity & maternal responsiveness, greater bonding with baby experience when not in pain, improved normal cognitive function due to decreased need for pharmacological pain relief

Seretonin & Vitamin B6: 

Creating balance, decreased Seretonin levels are linked to Postnatal Depression

Vitamin B6: 

Makes haemoglobin, prevents anaemia, regulates hormones, supports adrenal function, prevents depression, increased mental clarity, supports immune system, supports postpartum wound healing

Seretonin:

 regulates sleep pattern, balances weight, improves mood, increases cognition/function, aids in blood clotting