Co-authored by Nicole Link-Troen, Richmond VA. In the last few months, a few highly sensationalized articles have been published from some in the medical community, critical of placenta consumption. Since I’ve been publishing articles on placenta consumption for 12 years, it’s nice to see it gaining some more mainstream attention. These articles are interesting […]
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Can I get Group B Strep from Placenta Capsules?
Group B Strep Transmitted via Placenta Capsules There is an alarming article on a case study which has just been released by the CDC, cautioning the ingestion of placenta. The situation arose out of Oregon state whereby a baby was diagnosed with Group B Streptococcus agalactiae (GBS), after successfully completing treatment for it and being […]
Placenta Preparation in the Client’s Home: PBi’s Official Response
This interview was conducted on 5/11/15 for an upcoming broadcast. The questions were written by the interviewer, the responses are mine. ~ Jodi Selander Director, Placenta Benefits LTD What happens on the provider’s end – how do you prepare the placenta for ingestion? In the process that I have adapted from Traditional Chinese Medicine, the […]
Placenta in Demand, Creating a Black Market in China
Placentophagy, the act of eating one’s placenta, is an age-old practice in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The practice, dating back 2,000 years, is still common in China and is thought to have anti-aging qualities. Qin Shihuang, the first emperor of a unified China, is said to have designated placenta as having health properties some 2200 […]
Certification for placenta encapsulation. Why bother?
Practitioners Why bother paying money to get certified in placenta encapsulation services? “After all, the process is not rocket science.” and “It’s all over the internet! Why should I pay you for it?” While placenta encapsulation, and utilizing the placenta for postpartum recovery is a beautiful thing to be shared, the process itself […]
Using a Certified Placenta Encapsulation Specialist® – Why does it matter?
Why pay more to have a PBi Placenta Encapsulation Specialist® prepare your baby’s placenta for you when someone who is NOT certified can do it for $100 less? When deciding who to trust with your postpartum wellness, you have two choices: a) A PBi-Trained Placenta Encapsulation Specialist®(TM) ~or~ b) A self-taught placenta […]