When is Placenta Encapsulation Contraindicated?

“My care provider told me that I can’t consume my placenta.” A phrase I hear all too often. The reality is, placenta encapsulation and consumption isn’t standard practice and it never will be – so care providers are confused by it, and often want to discourage you from consuming your placenta.

I’d be a terrible placenta encapsulation specialist if I told you placenta consumption was for everyone and that there are absolutely no contraindications. I’d also be a liar, and that’s one thing I’m not! I’d like to note one thing: it is illegal in all 50 states to prevent a parent from bringing home their placenta. Now onto contraindications…

Childbirth, Placenta Encapsulation, PostpartumBriana SmithJanuary 6, 2020postpartum doula, postpartum recovery, postpartum doula in raleigh, placenta services, placenta services in raleigh, placenta burial, placenta broth, placenta print, placenta art, placenta art in raleigh, placenta tincture, placenta encapsulation, placenta encapsulation in raleigh

Real Reasons You DON’T Need a Postpartum Doula

What is a postpartum doula? A calming and easy to get comfortable with companion, your postpartum doula helps with infant and childcare, meal preparation, makes sure you’re getting enough rest, keeps up on light housekeeping, and even offers breastfeeding or bottle feeding advice if you want it. The list of tasks within her scope are very broad, kind of like a fantasy-best-friend-slash-dream-mother-in-law who comes to look after you and your family—minus all that friends and family opinions and judgment.

But there’s more…

Postpartum, ChildbirthBriana SmithDecember 23, 2019postpartum doula, postpartum doula in raleigh, postpartum, post, PMAD

Raleigh Parents Consuming Placenta for Postpartum Benefits

Placenta Encapsulation has become all the rage among families all over North America and with good reason! The anecdotal benefits of consuming your placenta are pretty impressive. Reports of celebrities like the Kardashians and January Jones having their placentas made into capsules has increased the popularity of this once underground practice.

Placenta Encapsulation, Postpartum, ChildbirthBriana SmithDecember 16, 2019placenta services, placenta encapsulation in raleigh, placenta smoothies, placenta tincture, placenta services in raleigh, placenta encapsulation, placenta art in raleigh, placenta print

5 Ways To Make Your First Postpartum Poop Easier

Here’s a topic that stinks. Poop. More specifically, the first poop after you give birth. You have questions and you don’t know who or how to ask. What’s that first bowel movement after birth really like? Will it feel like giving birth again? Will I need to be sedated? Can I be sedated? We have yet to meet a doctor or midwife who will sedate you for your first poop after birth, BTW, but we’ll keep looking. Many Raleigh moms dread the idea of going number two after vaginal birth and for good reason! Your entire bottom may feel raw and the thought of popping a stitch while sitting on the toilet isn’t exactly our idea of a good time either.

Postpartum, ChildbirthBriana SmithDecember 9, 2019postpartum doula, postpartum doula in raleigh, postpartum, postpartum recovery, doula support in raleigh, overnight doula support in raleigh

How to Choose a Postpartum Doula

Choosing a Raleigh postpartum professional to support your family through the early weeks of transitioning into parenthood can be a daunting task. Google searches, friendly recommendations, phone calls, and interviews. But how will you know which postpartum doula is the right postpartum doula?

Postpartum, Placenta Encapsulation, Belly Binding, ChildbirthBriana SmithNovember 9, 2019postpartum, postpartum doula, postpartum recovery, postpartum doula in raleigh, parenting, parenting philosophy, newborn care in raleigh, liability insurance, pelvic floor physical therapist, PMAD, placenta encapsulation in raleigh, overnight doula support in raleigh, doula support in raleigh

Best C-Section Recovery Tips

Whether planned or emergent, recovering from abdominal surgery, like a cesarean section, is no joke (as you’ll find out the first time someone makes you laugh). It will be about 6 weeks before your incision heals but you’ll start feeling like your old self before that. Getting the rest and care you need will ensure your recovery is smooth. You will need extra support during this time.

Postpartum, ChildbirthBriana SmithOctober 26, 2019childbirth, postpartum recovery, postpartum doula, postpartum doula in raleigh, birth doula, birth doula in raleigh, overnight doula support in raleigh, newborn care specialist, cesarean recovery, c-section, c-section recovery, childbirth tips