The History & Benefits Of Encapsulation

189 women over age 18 responded to a 21 question survey conducted in 2010 by the University of Las Vegas Anthropology Department.

Of those surveyed, the most commonly reported benefits of placentophagy were–

· improved mood (40%),

· increased energy (26%),

· improved lactation (15%),

· alleviated bleeding (7%).

Of the most commonly reported negative effects–

· 69% reported no negative effects,

· unpleasant taste (7%),

· and headache (4%).

A link between decreased maternal exhaustion and high-quality sleep was found connected to mothers who ingested their placenta.(Selander).

The Research Validates Some of The Most Common Benefits Reported

· Overall decreased recovery time

· Reduced postpartum bleeding and faster uterine involution (involution refers to the uterus returning to its pre-pregnancy size)

· A decrease in the incidence and severity of postpartum depression and “baby blues”

· Increased energy

· Restoration of blood iron levels

· Increase in milk production

· Better sleep