Requirements:

I require parents to complete and sign the Booking Form before booking the services, this will include any allergies and infections, for example Group B Strep (GBS). It is vital i have knowledge of any known allergies and infections. I also require parents to complete a Placenta Collection Statement upon collection of your placenta after birth. This statement allows me to ensure your placenta is safe and suitable for consumption and confirms you have stored your placenta as per my guidelines. Because all births are different, I must ensure your placenta meets my food safety policy requirements to ensure I provide you with a safe and quality product. It is vital i know if there has been any sign of meconium (baby's first poo) during labour or at birth.

 

Circumstances where I am unable to offer my services: 

If you have tested positive for any blood borne disease (HIV, AIDS, HBV, HCV, CJD) or uterine/placental infection I am unable to offer my services. Blossoming Placentas part of Claire Saye Birth Services reserve the right to refuse services based on my own assessment of your placenta upon collection. In order to ensure I deliver a quality and food safe product I must ensure my placenta storage guidelines have been met. To prevent disappointment and refusal of services I advise you follow my placenta storage guidelines, most importantly, ensuring your placenta is chilled within 30 minutes after birth. 

Group B Strep:

If Group B Strep has been detected in the birthing person during pregnancy, labour or at birth there are limited services i can offer. I can offer Steamed Capsules (TCM), Tincture - made from capsules, Homeopathy. If Simple Capsules have been selected i can make Steamed Capsules instead. I cannot make smoothies.

Meconium:

If meconium is detected during labour or birth there are limited services I can offer. I can offer Steamed Capsules (TCM(, Tinctures, Essences and Homeopathy. If Simple Capsules have been chosen, I can make Steamed Capsules instead. I cannot make Smoothies.

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Reported Side Effects:  

I cannot guarantee results with placenta capsules or any other placenta remedy.  Because you are the producer of the ingredient, the quality and potency of your placenta smoothie and capsules is unique to your own placenta. I highly recommend you follow the care instructions given by me upon receipt of your capsules. Storing your fresh placenta and your placenta remedies as instructed, avoiding TCM capsules when ill and not taking over the recommended dose will reduce your chances of experiencing any side effect. Of data taken from 769 IPEN clients who have completed the IPEN feedback form online between 2012-2014, less than 4% of our clients have reported side effects when taking their placenta capsules. We have listed these below for your consideration in order of number of times reported (highest to lowest (6-1)).

 

• Over supply of milk, mastitis and engorgement of breasts 

• Headaches (a lower dose is recommended or avoid taking iron supplements with capsules)

• Belching, repeating after taking capsules

• Emotional symptoms similar to PMS 

• Gas, bloating, smelly wind

• Loose stools or constipation (this may be caused by the high levels of iron in the capsules and we recommend you do not take iron supplements at the same time as your capsules, or lower your dose)

• Period ‘like’ abdominal pain

• Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) sufferers feel less relief (we believe this is due to the high level of relaxin hormone in the placenta, which is the cause of PGP

• PUPPPs pregnancy rash returning after 3 days of consuming capsules. Clients had experienced this rare pregnancy rash prior to placenta consumption.

• Unexplained lack of milk production 

• Hot flushes, anxious, jittery feeling combined with headache

• Insomnia when taking capsules too late in the day

• Red spots on face, heat rash, hot flushes

• Hyperactivity

 

If you experience any type of side effect or adverse reaction when taking your placenta remedies, please contact your GP or midwife and your placenta specialist or IPEN without delay. 07966 268896 claire@saye.eu

 

Disclaimer: Any advice or information provided by Blossoming Placentas - part of Claire Saye Birth Services regarding Placenta Encapsulation is based on experience, research, documentation and client testimonials from mothers who've used placenta capsules and other placenta remedies for their post-partum recovery. Blossoming Placentas - part of Claire Saye Birth Services is not a medical body and does not claim to treat, cure or relieve any symptoms in pregnancy, birth or post-birth. Blossoming Placentas - part of Claire Saye Birth Services always advises you to seek advice from your GP or midwife if you have any problems with your pregnancy, birth or post-birth recovery. Families who choose to utilise the services provided by Blossoming Placentas - part of Claire Saye Birth Services take full responsibility of their own health and for researching and using the remedies provided in this service.

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What do I need to do to keep my placenta safe until the encapsulation?

Your placenta will need to be chilled to ensure it remains safe to consume after birth. Your placenta should be stored in a refrigerator at 8°C or below within 30 minutes of its birth. Hospitals may not allow you to store your placenta in their fridges, therefore you may need to store your placenta in a cooler bag surrounded by frozen ice packs – Placenta Chiller Pack.  Some midwives may allow you to keep your frozen ice packs in the hospital freezer during labour. Talk to you midwife about your options at your local hospital.

 

 

 

 AFTER BIRTH – SAFE PLACENTA STORAGE

 

Home Births: Place your placenta in a new food storage bag and then in a suitable lidded container. Place the container in a plastic carrier bag and store on the bottom shelf of your fridge ensuring other foods are not near your placenta container.

Hospital Births: Please use the label provided to label your placenta container.  Write your name and telephone number in the spaces allocated on the label. Your midwife should place your placenta into your clean storage container immediately after birth. Placentas must be chilled on ice and stored in the cooler box immediately after cord cutting or within 30 minutes of its birth. Keep your cooler bag with you in your hospital room. Placentas chilled in cooler bags must be collected by me or transported to a home refrigerator by a family member or friend within 12 hours of its birth. 

Caesarean Births: Ensure your doctors and midwives are aware you would like to keep your placenta and ask if your partner can bring your storage container into theatre. The hormone injection syntometrine/syntocinon given to speed up the third stage will not prevent you from benefiting from placenta remedies.

 

 

 

What if I want to bank my baby’s cord blood or donate pieces of my placenta for research?

If you plan to either donate or bank cord blood, I advise you prepare two containers, one for the cord (or pieces of placenta) and another for the whole placenta for encapsulation, both labelled appropriately to avoid confusion after birth.

 

When should I contact my Specialist after birth?

I advise you book your encapsulation with me at least 2 weeks or sooner before your due date.

Contact me within 3 hours after the birth of your baby, by text or phone. I aim to encapsulate your placenta within 24-48 hours after the birth giving you the benefits of your placenta as soon as I can.

If for any reason I am not available within 3 days after the birth, you must place your placenta in the freezer. I will then book a suitable time within the next 7 days to make your placenta capsules. You will need to thaw the placenta naturally in the refrigerator for between 24 - 36 hours before I arrive.

 

Why should I choose an IPEN Specialist for my placenta encapsulation?

• Professional – I am a mother, doula, and birth support worker who has experience with pregnancy, birth and post-natal wellness.

• Trained, Certified and Licensed – I am highly skilled having received practical and theory training. I hold a Certificate and License from IPEN Placenta Network, Infection Control and Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificates and receive ongoing CPD training and support.

• Best Equipment – I use high quality equipment to ensure you receive as many nutrients from your placenta as possible

• Health and Safety – IPEN’s Code of Practice ensures that I deliver a safe and quality product to every client. I adhere to government health and safety and food hygiene regulations and my equipment is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected after each client.

• Sympathetic and Understanding – I focus on the Mother; my Client Care package ensures your placenta encapsulation is simple and stress free giving you time to focus on your newborn and your recovery.

 

How much does it cost?

• My prices vary depending on the services you require ranging from £225-280 for placenta capsules, other remedies range from £25-£90 each. All prices include the use of one of my Placenta Chiller Packs, which I will deliver.

• I offer payment plans – just ask me for details.

 

 

What happens if I’m at the hospital for a long time?

Birth partners are often told to go home if their partner isn’t in established labour or labour isn’t progressing so they and the birthing person can get some rest. If this happens asking your birth partner to take the chiller pack home with them and popping the ice packs back in the freezer is advisable. Obviously, they must remember to bring it back to the hospital/Midwife Led Unit.