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For years, women were told that if they ate too many nuts during pregnancy their children could end up with a nut allergy.  New data dispels that notion and actually states that moms who eat nuts several times per week during pregnancy actually have babies who are less likely to develop a nut allergy.   […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]