We are pleased to announce that Jen Meek, a professional geologist by day, reiki and placenta encapsulation specialist by night, has joined the PBi network. Jen is excited to be offering encapsulation services and is a strong advocate for holistic healing. Jen learned about placenta encapsulation after her own experience with the baby blues, and […]
This Wednesday Oregon Placenta Law Goes Into Effect!
Oregon House Bill 2612 passed 56-0 last April, changing the law regarding placenta release from medical facilities. The bill, which goes into effect Wednesday, gives all Oregon mothers access to their placentas after birth so they may take them home. “Rep. Alissia Keny-Guyer, D-Portland, was the primary sponsor of the bill, approved overwhelmingly by […]
Mistletoe: Kissing Cancer Goodbye
In 2011 Baltimore native, Ivelisse Page, launched an organization called Believe Big, a non-profit foundation committed to helping patients and their families through a cancer diagnosis. Page, a stage 4 colon cancer survivor, has a mission to educate the cancer community about using a combination of modern medicine and complementary, less mainstream therapies. Page praises […]
Royal Placentas: A Korean Art Exhibit
San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum is featuring a fascinating exhibit on royal artifacts from the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). The exhibit in Lee Gallery is titled From Birth to the Throne where some of the oldest surviving pottery is on display, royal placenta jars. After the birth of a royal, their placenta and umbilical cord were […]
Need a frame for your favorite photo? How about one made of placenta!
Imagine a marbled picture frame, inscribed with your baby’s birth date and name, holding your most cherished photograph from your pregnancy, birth, or of your cute offspring. Now imagine that frame being made from the very placenta that grew your baby and sustained your pregnancy. Amanda Cotton is an artist making picture frames made […]
ACOG Released New Guidelines Regarding Preeclampsia Diagnosis
Preeclampsia is the leading cause of maternal death and newborn illness worldwide. Diagnosed by hypertension and the presence of protein in the urine (also known as proteinuria), preeclampsia is only cured by the delivery of the baby. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecoloigsts (ACOG) released a statement last week changing the guidelines to diagnose […]
