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Why would someone want their placenta in capsules?

There are many reasons why one would want to partake in the numerous benefits of placentophagy. Pregnancy is taxing on the body, even if the mother follows the best of health regimes. The theory behind placentophagy is that you’re returning the nutrients lost during the birth process back to the body to aide in quick and smooth postpartum recovery.

The benefits of placenta encapsulation include:

Decrease in baby blues and postpartum depression.
Increase and enrich breast milk.
Increase in energy.
Decrease in lochia, postpartum bleeding.
Decrease iron deficiency.
Decrease insomnia or sleep disorders.
The placenta’s hormonal make-up is completely unique to the mother. No prescription, vitamin, or herbal supplement can do what one placenta pill can. How amazing is that?