Placenta Benefits

Why is the Placenta so important for post-birth healing?

During a normal vaginal delivery a new mother will lose at least one eighth to one tenth of her body's blood supply, with cesarean section births blood loss can be significantly more.  Losing a large amount iron so quickly can cause anemia, leaving a new mum feeling tired, faint and exhausted.  The blood needs high supplies of iron to carry oxygen to the cells - low supplies of oxygen leave your cells starving and less able to heal after trauma.  The placenta benefits the new mother by supplying incredibly rich meaty iron, amino acids and essential fats which we believe is the be the perfect replenishment following the ordeal of birth.

The most important nutrients found in rich supply in the placenta include:

• Iron - essential for oxygen absorbtion in the cells
• vitamins B6 - aids in the making of antibodies
• Vitamin E - for healing damaged skin cells
• Oxytocin hormone - essential for facilitating birth and breastfeeding
• Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) - responsible for reducing stress levels
• Cytokins - Fibroblasts that trigger cell metabolism healing and replacing damaged cells and tissue

The placenta benefits a healing mother after birth in many forms.  Placenta soups, smoothies, pasta dishes, pattes, capsules, creams, tincuters and homeopathic remedies can all be made using the placenta; each having their own benefit to the body and encouraging a quicker more natural recovery after birth.  Visit our Remedies Pages to find out more how your placenta can benefit you.