Placenta Encapsulation Expert Under the Birch Tree Samantha Birch

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 & healing from their own placentas.
There are many ways to consume your placenta to give you a chance to enhance your postpartum experience.
Dry powder capsule methods of encapsulation being the most popular.
Sam offers various methods for you to use your placenta, including access to your own stem cells and very unique healing opportunities for many diseases and ailments!

Methods of Consumption (conditions apply)
Fresh Placenta will give the most you can possibly get from consuming your placenta; the only methods for you to access your unique stem cells!
Dry Raw Placenta Capsules are thought to have the highest nutrient value out of the dry powder capsules. A one step process of drying your placenta to food safety temperatures, giving a slightly higher percentage of nutrients.
Dry Steamed Placenta Capsules are a two step process of steaming the placenta to food safety temperatures prior to drying, water loss slightly reducing the percentage of nutrients. Steamed with pure water or with Lemon, Ginger and Chilli in the Traditional Method adds elements that are in line with Tradition Chinese Medicine philosophy..
The steamed methods offer a soft warm release of energy to the mother during her postpartum, ideal for those who suffer from issues like anxiety.
(The Traditional Method is based on TCM only, and is not in any way Traditional Chinese Medicine, nor is Samantha Birch a TCM practitioner)

What's in placenta that's so good?

The known list of nutrients giving the placenta it's healing properties:

Gonadotrophin - a precursor to estrogen, progesterone and testosterone
Prolactin - promotes lactation
Oxytocin - offers pain relief and baby bonding. It 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 - are anti-inflammatory.
Haemoglobin - replenishes iron deficiencies and anaemia.
Gamma-globulin - boosts immune system and helps protect 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 - provide 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

"Perfectly formulated by you, for you; your own personal postpartum supplement!"
Samantha Birch copyright 2011

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, (if possible), when your labour begins, and again when your baby and placenta have been birthed. There is no rush so enjoy plenty of undistracted time getting to know your baby.
You will be advised of an approximate time for collection. Under the Birch Tree uses safe transport protocols for travel, as per Australian Government Biological Substances and Food Safety Guidelines.
Please note: Under the Birch Tree is a very discreet business. Sam does not wear a uniform, only a lanyard ID, the collection/delivery vehicle is unmarked so not to spark any unwanted attention from visiting family/friends or your neighbourhood.

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." Samantha Birch

The Research

Germany – Human Placentophagy Research Studies with Jena University and Dr. Sophia Johnson and Jana Pastuschek. (Under the Birch Tree financially backed this research.)