Placenta Encapsulation
Dosage Guidelines
How many capsules do I take?
The typical placenta yields 90-170 capsules using size “0” vegan, GF, Kosher capsules.
These are just dosage guidelines, we really encourage you to use your intuition & listen to your body! You can take the capsules with or without food & hyrdration is always a good thing!
With that said, we recommend taking a strong dose to begin with:
The first week: 2-3 capsules, 3 times a day (especially at 72 hrs post partum, I recommend a stronger dose or, if you had a particularly traumatic birthing or postpartum experience or lost a lot of blood take the larger dose).
The second week: 2 capsules, 3 times a day.
The third week: 1-2 capsules, 3 times a day.
The fourth week: 1-2 capsules, twice a day.
The fifth week & beyond: 1 capsule, 2 times a day or as needed until they are gone.
If you have any remaining capsules, they can be kept in the freezer for future use.
How do I store my capsules (or placenta powder)?
Please store your capsules/or placenta powder in the provided airtight jar & keep it in a cool, dry place. Treat as you would any other vitamin or supplement.
Do *not* refrigerate them, they may get wet from condensation.
What is the shelf-life of my capsules?
They will easily last 3 or so months, depending on the yield. It has been said the capsules can be kept & used during menopause, however, we recommend storing your capsules in the freezer (either in a glass mason jar or freezer bag) if you plan on saving them for a long time. The potency will be expected to decrease as time passes.
What is in the herbal sitz bath & how do I prepare it?
This healing herbal sitz bath is hand-crafted by Courtney Smith, LM/CPM.
The blend includes the dried herbs of:
lavender, comfrey, calendula, oat straw & chamomile.
The instructions are as follows:
Boil 32 ounces of water, and steep the entire bag for at least 20 minutes or overnight. Fill 1/2 peri bottle with tea & the other 1/2 with water or add tea directly to bath water. Compost the entire bag & its contents when done.
What are flower essences & how do they work?
Flower essences are super diluted potions made from the energetic essence of flower blossoms soaked in natural spring water that is infused with sun/moonlight, in an apple cider vinegar base. They have been used to restore spiritual, emotional, mental, behavioral & physical balance for ages. They don’t contain any plant material, have no fragrance (other than apple cider vinegar) & work on an energetic level (similar to homeopathy) which makes them safe for anyone to use! I enjoy them because they are subtle, you are in control of how much you take & when, depending on your desired outcome.
*Please store the flower essence in the fridge so that it will keep longer!
Recommended dosage instructions: 4 drops, 4 times a day or as needed, place drops directly onto the tongue or mix into your water/favorite beverage.
The postpartum blend that Erin intuitively created is all wild-crafted from the natural environment around her. She has included the flower essences of:
yarrow -for protection, safety, containment & healthy boundaries
camellia -for groundedness, patience, & serenity as well as for feeling strong & supported
quince -for integrating initiating/nurturing qualities & feminine/masculine energy balance
chamomile -to support emotional balance & healthy release
buttercup -to help transform self-deprecating thoughts/behavior into confidence & inner sunshine