Q&A: Exploring the Risks and Benefits of Placenta Encapsulation

Pregnancy Podcast

Vanessa Merten

Newborn, Parent, Homebirth, Vbac, Kids & Family, Doula, Firsttimemom, Midwife, Pregnancy, Doctor, Parenting, Pregnant, Vanessamerten, Physician, Csection, Prenatalcare, Breastfeeding, Naturalbirth, Nursing, Birthcenter, Family, Baby, Hospitalbirth, Health, Obgyn, Research, Trimester, Expecting, Labor, Mom, Diet, Dad, Birth

4.5 • 948 Ratings

🗓️ 18 December 2024

⏱️ 24 minutes

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Summary

This episode dives into the research on placenta encapsulation and whether it lives up to the claims of preventing postpartum depression. Explore the evidence on its potential benefits and risks and understand why medical opinions remain divided on this practice. If you’re considering placenta encapsulation but encountering skepticism from your doctor, midwife, or partner, you’ll get practical advice to navigate these conversations, address concerns, and make an informed decision that feels right for you.

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0:00.0	You are listening to the pregnancy podcast with Vanessa Merton.
0:10.2	Hello, thank you for tuning into the pregnancy podcast.
0:15.3	Today's episode, we're talking about placenta encapsulation.
0:19.6	We'll dive into the research on this practice
0:22.1	and examine whether it lives up to the claims of preventing postpartum depression.
0:28.1	We will look at the benefits, the risks, and help you understand why medical opinions remain
0:33.7	divided. This episode is in response to a listener question who wants to know specifically
0:39.9	about placenta encapsulation for postpartum depression, and she's running into some skepticism
0:46.6	from her doctor and her husband. So we will also go through some practical advice to navigate
0:53.5	these conversations.
0:55.6	You can find the complete article and all of the resources for this episode at
1:01.5	Pregnancy Podcast.com slash placenta encapsulation.
1:07.9	You currently have access to the last year of the podcast. Become a pregnancy podcast premium member,
1:15.4	get access to hundreds of additional episodes exclusively available to premium members, plus all of
1:23.7	the premium content, the entire back catalog, and the new episodes every week are all ad-free.
1:31.3	Join Pregnancy Podcast Premium at Pregnancypodcast.com slash premium.
1:39.8	Drinking AG1 is my favorite way to start the day because I get my daily dose of vitamins,
1:45.7	minerals, pre and probiotics, adaptogens, and more. Health is way more than just essential vitamins.
1:53.0	And I love that AG1 has everything I need. Quality is my top priority and AG1 sources bioavailable
2:00.5	ingredients that actually work with your body.
2:03.8	Plus, their formula has all non-GMO ingredients and contains no added sugar.
2:09.9	With AG1, I know I'm filling any nutrient gaps and supporting my gut for healthy digestion.
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