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, home grown with love. placentas!
There are many ways to consume your placenta to give you a chance to enhance your postpartum experience and maybe even replenish or replace damaged maternal cells.
Dry powder in capsule methods of encapsulation are the most popular world wide.
Sam offers various methods for you to use your placenta according to the help you are looking for, including access to your own stem cells and very unique healing opportunities for many diseases and ailments!

Methods of Consumption (some 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! Enquire with Sam about how she can help you get the most from your placenta to help, not only you and baby but perhaps, a family member.

RAW Dry 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.

STEAMED Dry 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.

REMEDIES made from your Placenta are potent and hold your life force, excellent for times of healing and transitioning, internal and external uses.

(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 are the magic ingredients?

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 & 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

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. Promotes melatonin production for optimal sleep
Vitamins A - reduced risk of infection
Vitamin D - bone strength
Vitamin E - boosts red blood cell production and immunity support
Vitamin K - promotes wound recovery
Vitamins C - supports wound healing, boosts white blood cell production
B complex includes B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxine), B7 (biotin), B9 (folate), and B12 (cobalamin),- important roles energy production supporting energy metabolism, cell health, and nerve function for general well-being

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

Easy, Discreet, No Stress Service

Under the Birch Tree service's have been set up to allow you to enjoy the magical 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 uninterrupted time getting to know your beautiful new 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

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