ESTROGEN, PROGESTRONE, TESTOSTERONE

Contributes to mammary gland development in preparation for lactation, stabilizes postpartum mood, regulates post-birth uterine cramping.

PROLACTIN

Promotes lactation; increases milk supply; enhances the mothering instinct.

OXYTOCIN

Decreases pain and increases bonding in mother and infant; counteracts the production of stress hormones such as Cortisol; greatly reduces postpartum bleeding; enhances the breastfeeding let-down reflex.

PLACENTAL OPIOD-ENHANCING FACTOR

Stimulates the production of your body’s natural opioids, including endorphins; reduces pain; increases well-being.

THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE

Regulates the the thyroid gland; boosts energy; regulates metabolism.

CORTICOTROPIN RELEASING HORMONE (CRH)

Regulation of CRH helps to prevent depression.

CORTISONE

Reduces inflammation and swelling promotes healing.

INTERFERON

Triggers the protective defenses of the immune system to fight infection; inhibits virus reproduction.

PROSTAGLANDINS

Regulates contractions in the uterus after birth; helps uterus return to its pre-pregnancy size.

IRON

Replenishes maternal iron stores to combat anemia; increases energy; decreases fatigue and depression.

HEMOGLOBIN

Oxygen-carrying molecule which provides a boost in energy.

UROKINASE INHIBITING FACTOR AND FACTOR XIII

Stops bleeding and enhances wound healing.

IMMUNOGLOBULIN G (IgG)

Antibody molecules which support the immune system.

HUMAN PLACENTAL LACTOGEN (HPL)

This hormone has lactogenic and growth-promoting properties; promotes mammary gland growth in preparation for lactation in the motherIt also regulates maternal glucose, protein, and fat levels.

PHOSPHORUS

Aids in digestion, hormone balance, cell repair, and nutrient utilization

PLACENTAL GROWTH HORMONE

Promotes breakdown of stored fats, sending them to baby

VITAMIN B6

Helps support adrenal function (adrenal glands are what produces hormones); helps to calm and maintain a healthy nervous system; helps to speed up metabolism by acting as a coenzyme in the breakdown of carbohydrates, fats and proteins; helps your body to produce antibodies

VITAMIN B12

Helps your body to use fats and carbohydrates for energy and to make new protein.

VITAMIN B6

Helps support adrenal function (adrenal glands are what produce hormones). Helps to calm and maintain a healthy nervous system. Helps to speed up metabolism by acting as a coenzyme in the breakdown of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Helps your body to produce antibodies – antibodies help your immune system.

VITAMIN B12

Helps to treat some types of anemia. Helps your body to use fat and carbohydrates for energy and to make new protein.

VITAMIN E

Protects against toxins such as air pollution. Helps damaged skin cells to heal.

IRON

Iron is the substance in red blood cells that carries oxygen from your lungs to transport it throughout your entire body. Without healthy red blood cells, your body can’t get enough oxygen-which can lead to fatigue.

CYTOKNES

Small secreted proteins released by cells in the body. They have a specific effect on the interactions and communications between cells. They help in the making of new cells to heal and replace damaged cells and tissue.

STEM CELLS

Help to repair damage done to the body caused by childbirth. Helps you to heal and recover quicker.

Yes, in fact this is another reason you might really want to encapsulate your placenta. You will heal so much faster!

Although the placenta is known as the “filter organ,” the title that would actually be more fitting is “facilitator organ.” The placenta acts a facilitator, making sure all of the good stuff gets to the baby, and all of the toxins and waste gets disposed of by putting it back into the mother’s bloodstream. The toxins and waste don’t just accumulate in the placenta.

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