​What is Placentophagia?

Placentophagia or Placentophagy
Mammals consuming their placenta after the birth of their young.  
Modern women are following in the footsteps of our ancestors and reaping possible postpartum health from their placentas.
There are many ways to consume your placenta to give you the chance to enhance your postpartum experience.
Dry capsule methods of encapsulation being the most popular.
Under the Birch Tree offers various methods for you to use your placenta including stem cell access! 


Methods of consumption
​Fresh placenta gives you the most you can possibly get from consuming your placenta, the only methods for you to access your stem cells! 
Dry Raw is thought to have the highest nutrient value out of the dry capsules, being only heated to food safety temperatures in the drying stage, giving you a higher percentage of nutrients. 
Dry Steamed ​methods require the placenta to be steamed to food safety temperatures prior to drying reducing the percentage of nutrients.(traditional method is based on Traditional Chinese Style Medicine only and is not in any way Traditional Chinese Medicine).
The steamed methods offers a softer release of energy to the mother during her postpartum, ideal for those who suffer from things like anxiety.
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What's in it that's so good?​

The known list of nutrients giving the placenta it's healing properties:
Gonadotrophin - precursor to oestrogen, progesterone and testosteone
Prolactin - promotes lactation
Oxytocin - for pain relief and baby bonding. Is produced during breastfeeding to promote healthy bonding between mother and baby.
Interferon - stimulates the immune system to protect against infection.
Thyroid stimulating Hormone - boosts energy and aids in recovery of stressful events.
Cortisone - releases energy stores and helps with stress.
Prostaglandins - anti-inflammatory.
Haemoglobin - replenishes iron deficiencies and anaemia
Gamma-globulin - boosts immune system and protects against postpartum infection.
Urokinase Inhibiting Factor & Factor X111 - stops bleeding and enhances healing of wounds.

Growth factors - in the form of cytokines & hormones, stimulate cellular growth. They have anti-inflammatory properties, aid blood circulation, wound tissue healing and has an analgesic effect.   
Placenta Stem Cells - provides new cells for regeneration of tissue, using growth factors they enhance their ability to multiply much faster.

Vitamins and minerals
Iron - essential for absorption of oxygen in the cells needed for repair.
Vitamin B6 - promotes the production of red blood cells, aids in normal functioning of the brain. Helps in the making of antibodies, keeping the immune system strong.
Vitamins A, D, E, K 
Vitamins C, B complex

Grown by you, perfectly formulated for you, your all natural organic suppliment!

Easy Discreet  No Stress Service

Under the Birch Tree service's are set up to allow you to enjoy the first hours after birth with your new baby stress free and relaxed. Simply send a text when your labour begins if possible, and again when your placenta has been birthed and you've had some time with baby. You will then be advised of an approximate time of collection. Under the Birch Tree uses safe transport protocols for travel as per Australian government biological substances and food saftey guidelines. 
Please note: We are unable to take your  placenta into our care without your signed booking forms, signed release form and full payment.
Under the Birch Tree is a very discreet business. Sam does not wear a uniform only a lanyard ID and the collection/delivery vehicle is unmarked so not to spark any unwanted attention from visiting family/friends or your neighbourhood. ​

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Respecting the life giving placenta

"When working with placentas, I believe it is essential to hold positive calming thoughts in mind, to ensure nourishing healthy energy is surrounding it during the processing. Your sacred placenta is handled with gentleness and respect."    Sam x