TERMS OF SERVICE AND LIABILTY WAIVER
I. Placenta Encapsulation Description
Placenta encapsulation is the process of preparing the mother’s placenta after the birth of her baby (or babies) by +/- steaming and dehydrating the placenta and grinding the placenta into powder which is then placed into capsules for ingestion by the mother. The ingestion of the placenta is known as “placentophagy”.
The purpose of placentophagy by the mother is to reintroduce the beneficial vitamins, minerals, hormones, proteins, and other nutrients to her body following labour and birth to help restore a more balanced body function, prevent “baby blues” and the more serious postpartum depression, increase breast-milk production, shorten healing time, increase maternal energy levels, and provide an over-all feeling of wellness to aid in the transition between pregnancy and the early postpartum period in the woman who has just given birth.
I have certification and training in Blood Borne Pathogens as well as food handling safety. I adhere to proper cleanliness, sanitisation and preparation precautions to ensure the highest quality of placenta encapsulation possible.
Services and fees are for the service of encapsulating your placenta, not for the sale of the capsules.
Placenta capsules are intended solely for ingestion by the mother who has birthed the placenta(s) and not for her family members, friends, or other individuals. Placenta capsules are a natural nutritional supplement and as such cannot be guaranteed to produce specific results. The placenta capsules are not designed to reverse medical conditions or ailments from pregnancy, to treat postpartum depression, to ensure normal milk supply or to replace medical attention. I am not a licensed medical professional such as a care provider or physician and I am not able to diagnose, treat or prescribe for any health condition.
Each person will react to placenta capsules in different ways. Some of the ascribed benefits of placenta consumption are supported by ongoing research; however, these have not been evaluated or approved by the FDA/TGA. It is your responsibility to determine whether using placenta capsules can be beneficial to your well-being postpartum.
2. Services
The encapsulation service includes:
Consultation to explain the process and answer any questions you may have, Pick-up of placenta(s) to be encapsulated within a 30 km radius of Bundaberg CBD (travel fee applies to collection exceeding 30 km and travel is at the discretion of the encapsulator)
The full placenta preparation and encapsulation process best suited to your needs (to be determined at booking appointment)
Proper storage in sanitised glass jar with desiccant packet & sealed pouch - both labelled with clients name & DOB for safety
Written instructions for proper storage and intake of placenta capsules
Delivery of the finished placenta capsules to the client within a 30 km radius of Bundaberg CBD (travel fee applies to delivery exceeding 30 km and travel is at the discretion of the encapsulator)
My placenta pick-up times are between 5am and 10pm. I will pick up your placenta during this time, at your place of birth or other agreed upon location.
The finished encapsulated placenta capsules will be available for delivery or collection between 5am and 10pm.
In the event that I am unable to be available for your placenta encapsulation for circumstances that fall outside of my control, I am able to encapsulate frozen placentas up to 6 months post birth (as long as placenta has been transported and stored correctly). Please see Client Responsibilities for more information. A discount would apply in this circumstance or a full refund and service cancelled by client.
All Gelatin capsules are:
All Vegetable capsules are:
3. Client Responsibilities
It is the client’s responsibility to inform me of any known blood-borne illness(es) or other health issues that I may become infected with through contact with bodily fluids (specifically maternal and fetal blood and amniotic fluid), such as HIV, hepatitis, STD’s, etc.
It is the client’s responsibility to notify me as soon after the birth as possible to request pick-up of the placenta. You may notify me by text message if it is not during my pick-up hours (5am - 10pm), or by phone call during pick-up hours.
Your placenta may remain out at room temperature for a MAXIMUM of 4 hours, preferably as short a time as possible. After 4 hours, it MUST be refrigerated or put on ice in a cooler. The ice must remain cold for the duration of time that the placenta sits in the cooler.
The placenta can remain in refrigeration for up to 5 days. After that time, it must be frozen. The placenta can remain frozen for up to 6 months before being processed; after that time, encapsulation is not recommended.
Raw encapsulation (no steaming before dehydration) is an option as long as the placenta is processed before 48 hours after birth. If it has been longer than 48 hours, the placenta will be steamed prior to dehydration and encapsulation.
It is the client’s responsibility to discuss release of her placenta both before and after her birth from the establishment where she delivers. The placenta absolutely must not come into contact with any chemicals, sanitisers, or surfaces treated with chemicals that could render it unsuitable for consumption.
Failure to follow the above instructions may result in delayed placenta preparation and encapsulation and may cause decreased potency of nutrients, hormones, and other beneficial attributes of the placenta, and even spoilage of the placenta which would render it unusable for encapsulation.
It is important to understand that there may be circumstances in which your placenta cannot be used. Significant abnormalities of the placenta may necessitate your doctor or midwife sending your placenta to Pathology for further examination. Once the placenta has been released to Pathology, I will not be able to encapsulate without an additional waiver. One suggestion i do make to my clients is to request the establishment only take one small piece from the placenta to pathology keeping the remainder of the placenta stored on ice or at the correct temperature in the event that the placenta is free from infection or abnormality, I am still able to encapsulate. Other conditions, such as signs of infection in the mother during labour, may mean that consuming your placenta could be harmful to your health. I will always consult with you prior to making a choice on whether or not your placenta is viable for ingestion.
4. Fees
The fee for placenta encapsulation is $350 for Raw Encapsulation Method or $350 for TCM Encapsulation Method. I do offer packages that include extras such as Placenta Tincture, Salve, Placenta Print and Cord Keepsake, please see website for prices.
A $50 non refundable deposit is due at the signing of our contract.
The remainder of the fee, and any additional fees for add-on services, is due by week 36 of your pregnancy.
If there is a pathology of the placenta and the hospital does not release for that reason, or if your placenta has been contaminated with a bacterial infection prior to the birth deeming it not suitable for encapsulation, you will receive a full refund minus the $50 non refundable deposit. Please see Refund policy for further information and conditions surrounding Pathology.
If you choose to terminate this contract due to change of mind before three weeks prior to your estimated due date, you will receive a refund minus $50 non refundable deposit.
If you choose to terminate this contract due to change of mind within three weeks of your estimated due date, the full fee will be retained. and no refund given.
Should you fail to notify me of the baby’s birth, the full fee will be retained.
If I have already taken possession of your placenta and you choose to not go forward with services, I will return your placenta to you for disposal. There will be no refund once preparation has begun, even if you choose not to take delivery of the finished capsules.
Cash or Bank Transfer Payment methods accepted
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