Benefits of Placental Consumption

+ - Replenish Iron levels & prevent postnatal anemia Click to collapse

  • The placenta is rich in Iron and contains the hormone Hemoglobin which replenishes iron and stimulates iron production in blood
  • Why is this important?  Low iron levels can cause low hormone levels, fatigue, lack of concentration, and depressive symptoms **studies have shown that women with postpartum depression who are given iron supplements improve greatly**
  • Why not just take pharmaceutical Iron supplements instead?  Manufactured iron found in supplements is processed differently in the body than natural iron content found in the placenta **the placenta contains natural iron that is unique only to you, therefore you never run the risk of having a build-up of too much pharmaceutical-derived iron in the body…the body simply absorbs any un-needed excess**

+ - Stabilize hormones & lessen the risk of developing "baby blues" or Postpartum Depression Click to collapse

  • The placenta produces high-levels of stress-fighting hormones (CRH or Corticotropin Releasing Hormone) during pregnancy that signal the brain to decrease it’s natural production of those hormones
  • After birth, the placenta and all those stress-fighting hormones are suddenly gone – it can take the body at least 6-8 weeks to regulates it’s natural production back up to normal and this sudden drop in hormones can lead to depressive and/or anxious feelings.
  • The placenta contains the hormone Oxytocin, also known as the “feel good” or “love” hormone, which promotes feelings of happiness
  • The placenta also contains Progesterone which can help stabilize postpartum mood

+ - Natural pain relief Click to collapse

  • The placenta contains POEF (placental opioid-enhancing factor) that increases the effectiveness of opioids (pharmaceutical pain medication).
  • The placenta also contains the hormone Oxytocin which can aid in pain relief
  • Why is this important?  When recovering from a C-section, episiotomy, severe tear, or postpartum prolapsed uterus or cervix, placenta ingestion can increase the potency of your pain meds **resulting in the mother needing less pain medicine in order reach her desired pain management level**

+ - Stimulate an early & healthy milk supply Click to collapse

  • The placenta produces the hormones Estrogen, Prolactin, Oxytocin, and HPL or “human placenta lactogen”, all of which stimulates healthy mammary gland function and milk supply

+ - Lessen postpartum bleeding Click to collapse

  • The hormones Oxytocin and Urokinase Inhibiting Factor & Factor XIII greatly reduce postpartum bleeding

+ - Promote healing Click to collapse

  • Cortisone, found in the placenta, reduces inflammation and swelling and promotes healing
  • Interferon stimulates the immune system to fight off infection
  • Prostaglandins act as an anti-inflammatory
  • Urokinase Inhibiting Factor & Factor XIII promotes healing

+ - Energy boost Click to collapse

  • Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, found in the placenta, regulates the thyroid gland and boosts energy
  • The placenta contains hormones called Cortisone which unlocks and stimulates the body’s energy reserves; as well as Iron and Hemoglobin which also provides a boost in energy

+ - Help the uterus return to pre-pregnancy size Click to collapse

  • The hormones Testosterone and Prostaglandins regulate contractions in the uterus helping it to shrink back down to its pre-pregnancy size faster

+ - Stimulate the immune system Click to collapse

  • The hormone Interferon triggers the immune system to fight infections -Immunoglobulin G (IgG) also supports immune function

+ - Improve sleep quality Click to collapse

  • The Serotonin-rich placenta helps regulate sleep patterns and can help you return to deep sleep after waking up for feedings

Lauren Taylor is dedicated to promoting awareness & understanding of the placenta's profound healing benefits to the  communities of Bastrop and central Texas!