If you\u2019re a health conscious expectant parent, you\u2019ve probably heard about placenta encapsulation \u2013 an emerging process that purportedly harnesses the organ\u2019s power to boost a mother\u2019s health post-birth.<\/p>\n
But what\u2019s involved in the process? Is placenta encapsulation compatible with cord blood banking?<\/p>\n
\u201cEncapsulation\u201d refers to the process of dehydrating and grinding the placenta before packaging the resulting powder into pills.<\/p>\n
The process is a form of placentophagy, which is the act of consuming the placenta after birth.<\/p>\n
Different companies use different processes. Some opt to steam the organ before dehydration while others use it in its raw form.<\/p>\n
The placenta has always been a crucial part of pregnancy, passing nutrients and oxygen from mother to child while regulating hormones and removing waste products.<\/p>\n
Advocates say that encapsulation makes the most of these benefits by encouraging increased energy levels, healthier breast milk and even improving weight loss after a baby is born.<\/p>\n
Celebrities such as Kim Kardashian and Colleen Rooney even claim that consuming their placenta helped to prevent postnatal depression and re-balanced their hormones.<\/p>\n
There is some small-scale evidence to support this. In 2016, a University of Nevada study suggested placenta capsules were capable of modestly elevating hormones in mothers post-birth.1<\/sup><\/p>\n Overall, though, few scientific studies have conclusively proved these purported benefits.<\/p>\n In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published a case study last year where a baby may have been infected with Group B Streptococcus Infection due to placenta pills.2<\/sup><\/p>\n Absolutely. Cord blood collection is a non-invasive procedure which takes place before placenta encapsulation and in a completely different room from the birth.<\/p>\n Only the umbilical cord is required for a successful collection by a phlebotomist or other medical professional, so it won\u2019t get in the way of any form of placenta preservation.<\/p>\n Cells4Life\u2019s services are designed to give you complete freedom of choice when it comes to placenta encapsulation or any other birth choice, so you can make the most of your child\u2019s birth without having to worry about anything else.<\/p>\n References<\/p>\n Find out more about cord blood banking by downloading a Welcome Pack now.<\/p>\n\n <\/p> Is placenta encapsulation compatible with cord blood banking?<\/h3>\n
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