Welcome to Canberra Placenta Services
Do you have plans for when your body and your baby no longer need your placenta?
Haven't thought that far?
Know exactly what you want to do?
Somewhere in between?
In many cultures, the placenta is not simply discarded as medical waste. The placenta is recognised as an organ of great significance.
It is the only organ that develops and grows within another organ. It is responsible for growing a healthy baby. It is the bridge between a mother and her baby in the womb. In medieval times it was said to nurture an unborn baby’s body and soul, in Indonesia it is called the brother or sister, in Nepal it is known as bucha-co-satthi, meaning baby's friend, it is honoured as truly unique and amazing.
For thousands of years there have been rituals surrounding the burial of the placenta.
In Chinese culture the placenta is considered a powerful medicine.
Some women will eat a small piece of the placenta raw at the birth to avoid haemorrhage.
Although currently there have been no wide ranging scientific studies to evaluate anecdotal evidence, women today have reported that ingesting placenta can contribute to :
Decrease in baby blues
Decrease in postnatal depression
Increase and enrich breast milk.
Increase in energy
Decrease postnatal bleeding.
Decrease iron deficiency
Decrease sleep disorders
Placenta capsules are taken to support a healthy postpartum recovery
and contain nothing but your own placenta.
New mothers who are well supported and well nourished usually recover quickly after birth but this cannot always be guaranteed. Having placenta capsules on hand is a safe natural way to promote postpartum wellness. More and more women today are no longer discarding their placentas but choosing to honour their strength and health.
Read why here at Bellybelly - Australia's most respected online parenting network.
Haven't thought that far?
Know exactly what you want to do?
Somewhere in between?
In many cultures, the placenta is not simply discarded as medical waste. The placenta is recognised as an organ of great significance.
It is the only organ that develops and grows within another organ. It is responsible for growing a healthy baby. It is the bridge between a mother and her baby in the womb. In medieval times it was said to nurture an unborn baby’s body and soul, in Indonesia it is called the brother or sister, in Nepal it is known as bucha-co-satthi, meaning baby's friend, it is honoured as truly unique and amazing.
For thousands of years there have been rituals surrounding the burial of the placenta.
In Chinese culture the placenta is considered a powerful medicine.
Some women will eat a small piece of the placenta raw at the birth to avoid haemorrhage.
Although currently there have been no wide ranging scientific studies to evaluate anecdotal evidence, women today have reported that ingesting placenta can contribute to :
Decrease in baby blues
Decrease in postnatal depression
Increase and enrich breast milk.
Increase in energy
Decrease postnatal bleeding.
Decrease iron deficiency
Decrease sleep disorders
Placenta capsules are taken to support a healthy postpartum recovery
and contain nothing but your own placenta.
New mothers who are well supported and well nourished usually recover quickly after birth but this cannot always be guaranteed. Having placenta capsules on hand is a safe natural way to promote postpartum wellness. More and more women today are no longer discarding their placentas but choosing to honour their strength and health.
Read why here at Bellybelly - Australia's most respected online parenting network.
How can the placenta be used?
Ingesting placenta can be done in a number of ways but encapsulation is the most popular.
The placenta is steamed, dried, ground to a powder, and placed in capsules for the woman to take for the first few weeks after birth and later in life to boost energy levels.
A unique homeopathic tincture can be also be made and used throughout your child’s life, and yours. It is said be to be useful during times of low energy, and hormonal imbalance, including menopause.
A small amount of your powdered placenta can also be added to an aromatic balm to promote healing. It is handed blended with certified organic coconut oil, shea butter, beeswax and pure essential oils.
Can I have a permanent reminder?
Tree of Life, watercolour & ink on paper, by Vickie Hingston-Jones c2012
Yes, a unique commissioned art work can be made from your placenta.
Each original work shows the distinctive size, shape and appearance of every placenta, and also reminds us why they are referred to as "The Tree of Life”.
Paintings are hand painted using only highest quality artists’ paint and ink on acid free paper.
These beautiful works of art are delivered in archive quality enclosures that will protect them for life.
Artworks can be viewed on the Placenta Art page. Vickie will discuss background colours and style when your work is commissioned.
It is possible to produce artwork from photographs or frozen placentas prior to ceremonial burial if requested.
Who will be handling my placenta?
Owner and founder of Confident Birth and WellBeing in 2004, Vickie Hingston-Jones is an experienced placenta specialist, she is also a Placenta Services Australia founding committee member, ACT, NSW and Tas state representative and mentor. Vickie is a recently retired doula and childbirth educator and, after welcoming over 300 babies into the world, now focuses exclusively on professional placenta processing and the creation of fine art works. She will be the only person handling your placenta, with utmost respect, in a dedicated preparation room.
Exclusive equipment is used and all methods of sanitization of equipment are practiced to Australian Government Safe Food Handling and Health guidelines and regulations. Vickie has completed all necessary training, assessed by the TGA, registered as a placenta professional with IICT and is insured with AJG.
The full processing procedure can be viewed on The Encapsulation Process page.
If you think honoring your placenta is something you want to do, use the links on the left to learn more or, after you have read the Terms and Conditions, go straight to the booking form. Call Vickie on 0422 008 759 or use the contact form if you have any questions.
100 YEARS : 100 GREAT WOMEN As part of the celebrations for the centenary of Canberra, UN Women honoured 100 women who have made a difference to Canberra at the 2013 International Women's Day lunch. To be nominated, women must have made a significant contribution to Canberra. The women who were nominated were not all high profile. Most were quiet achievers and influencers who helped shape Canberra. Vickie was proud and honoured to be selected as one of the 100 Great Women and extends her congratulations to the other 99.
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