Pennsylvania Placenta Encapsulation

“What a difference Heather’s expertise and service made for my third baby!”

-Krista K.

Placenta Encapsulation….What is it?

I first learned about Placenta Encapsulation in 2005. I was in the middle of a postpartum crisis, fighting my way out. I knew I wanted another baby but knew I couldn’t possibly go through another postpartum period like the one I was currently experiencing. After much research, I came across Placenta Encapsulation. It made sense. It felt right. At the end of 2006, we had our next baby and I had my first positive experience with placenta encapsulation. Do you want your own amazing placenta encapsulation experience? You can have one. To get started click here.

Placenta encapsulation is the process of preparing the placenta for ingesting via capsules. Why would someone want to partake in placenta encapsulation? It’s a wonderful, natural way to support a new mom during their postpartum recovery. When the placenta is birthed so are the many hormones it was providing to Mom over the last 9ish months. That hormone dump can cause discomfort, hair loss, headaches, night sweats, mood swings and more. Placenta encapsulation may help reduce these symptoms. It may also help with energy, milk production and better sleep. My theory is because it comes from your body all the nutrients within the placenta are more bioavailable to you than taking a synthetic or even natural supplement that didn’t come from you.

Why Placenta Encapsulation Services by Heather Meyer Dipl. HHP APPAC?

Encapsulated first placenta in 2006
Established Placenta Encapsulation Services in 2012
Certified with Association of Placenta Preparation Arts
On staff at Association of Placenta Preparation Arts
Diploma in Holistic Health Practice
Certified Brain Health Professional
Certified Emotional Freedom Technique Practitioner

How is it prepared?

There are a few ways placenta encapsulation has been prepared through the years: Raw, Traditional Chinese, Steamed and Raw Start.

Raw Start- Preliminary research has shown this method contains more progesterone and reduces bacteria levels to food safe levels. Raw Start is dehydrated at a higher temperature for a longer period of time. You can read the research here.

Steamed- Similar to TCM but with no herbs or aromatics. This method contains less progesterone than Raw Start but kills the most bacteria. This method is the preferred method if you tested positive for GBS.

Raw- the placenta is dehydrated at a low temperature, typically at 126 degrees or lower. I do not offer this method, I feel it is unsafe to encapsulate a placenta at temperatures this low. Preliminary research validates that.

TCM- The placenta is steamed with additions such as ginger, lemon, Cheyenne pepper and then dehydrated. I do not offer this method. It is my belief that the placenta is perfect the way it is and needs no additions.

WHAT METHOD I RECOMMEND

I always recommend Raw Start. The only time I recommend Steam is if you tested positive for Group B Strep. If you haven’t been tested yet you can choose Raw Start and switch to GBS if you find out you are GBS positive. Newest research suggests Raw Start and Steamed are both safe methods to use if GBS positive. You can read the research here.

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About Heather Meyer Dipl.HHP APPAC

Since 2012, I have been fortunate to be able to work in a field I am passionate about. On top of completing over 100 hours in education through the Association of Placenta Preparation Arts, I’m consistently researching and learning all I can to better serve my clients. Placenta Encapsulation standards are very important to me which is why I currently sit on the advisory board for the Association of Placenta Preparation Arts.

In addition to my placenta encapsulation work, I support postpartum people, women and children’s mental wellness and brain health through my holistic practice. I am a Holistic Health Practitioner that is also and EFT practitioner and Certified Brain Health Professional.

Personally, I am a mother to 6 wonderful children. My youngest has Trisomy 21. If you are carrying a baby with an extra chromosome please let me know. I would love to give you any support you may need. When I’m not working I’m watching movies with my kids, enjoying live music, gardening, reading and getting my fitness on. I also love researching. I research all things placenta, holistic health, mental health, gene mutations and ways to help my son live to his optimal potential.

I’m looking forward to hearing from you and talking more about encapsulation and what it may do for your fourth trimester.

Peace and Love,