It’s getting more popular to delay the baby’s first bath, for a few reasons. One, parents want the chance to bond with their newborn immediately after the birth, and taking the baby away to be bathed delays that bonding period. Two, the baby is born covered with vernix (the thick, white cheese-like substance coating the […]
Ask the Placenta Lady About VBAC
Ask The Placenta Lady is a show about the birth year. Pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery – no question is too strange for The Placenta Lady! Our question for this episode is: “How can I have a successful VBAC?” Joining us today is Aundrea Moore, PBi Placenta Encapsulation Specialist®. Aundrea had a VBAC […]
Ask the Placenta Lady About Lotus Birth
Our question for this episode is: “What is a lotus birth? And can I still use the placenta and do placenta encapsulation even if I do a lotus birth?”
Ask the Placenta Lady about a Postpartum Plan
Ask The Placenta Lady is a show about the birth year. Pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery – no question is too strange for The Placenta Lady! Our question for this episode is: “Is there such a thing as a Postpartum Plan?” Joining us today is Heather Rawlett, Maryland Placenta Nurse. Many expectant parents spend […]
Ask the Placenta Lady About Placenta Encapsulation After Hospital Birth
Ask The Placenta Lady is a show about the birth year. Pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery – no question is too strange for The Placenta Lady! Our question for this episode is: “If I have my baby at the hospital, how does it work to have somebody come to my home to prepare the […]
A DIY Guide To Making Placenta Prints
The placenta is such a beautiful organ. I realize that many would disagree and most would even cringe at just the mention of the word. But really, why should something that gave and sustained life be viewed as anything but miraculous and beautiful? Typically placentas are discarding immediately after birth. They’re considered medical waste […]
