How many pills will my placenta make?

An average placenta will make between 85-120 pills.  The amount yielded will vary depending on the size of the placenta.

Is there any time I should NOT take my placenta capsules?

You should discontinue use of your placenta capsules if you become ill with a fever (flu or cold) or get an infection such as mastitis. You may resume use of the capsules once symptoms have subsided.

How do I care for my placenta once it has been born?

Place the placenta in double zip-lock baggies (one inside the other) or a container with a secure lid. It can be kept on ice in a cooler, but should be refrigerated as soon as possible.

How soon should I have my placenta encapsulated?

The placenta encapsulation process should begin within 72 hours. If, for some unlikely reason, a specialist cannot get to you within that time, the placenta will need to be frozen. It will need to be thawed for 24 hours prior to the encapsulation.

Why is it done in my home? Can’t you just take it to your house and encapsulate?

It is against Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services regulations to prepare meat products in a home kitchen for profit. It is against the law, unless you are a licensed food service facility. Please read the regulation literature for more specific information on food preparation laws in the state of Virginia, the definition of a food service facility, and what constitutes potentially hazardous food. All of The Nurturing Root's placenta encapsulators have undergone food safety certification training for this very purpose.

Because the encapsulation is done in your home, there is complete transparency. You can rest assured that the placenta being encapsulated is YOURS because it has never left your site.  You also know that the placenta is being handled safely and the encapsulation is taking place in a clean environment.

While your specialist is in your home, you will also see that she practices within OSHA and EPA Federal guidelines and use procedures that meet the EPA guidelines for laboratories that deal with blood-borne pathogens and medical waste.

Is it difficult to get my placenta released from the hospital?

Most hospitals release the placenta without issue. It’s important to find out what their policy is ahead of time. Our specialists are familiar with placenta release protocols at locals hospitals and is happy to answer any questions regarding your birth location.

It is extremely important that the placenta does not go to pathology. If, for some reason, your placenta needs testing, ask that they only send of piece and not the whole placenta. Due to their use of formaldehyde, if the placenta goes to pathology, it would not be suitable for consumption.

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