The human placenta is an organ which connects the developing baby to its mother. It supports the baby with all of its nutrition and oxygen, and additionally eliminates the baby's waste and carbon dioxide.

 

Approximately 80% of women experience some sort of postpartum mood imbalance, including the "baby blues," as well as Postpartum Depression, a serious condition. It is believed that placentophagy, or the consumption of the placenta, is a way to balance out a mother's hormone and nutrient levels after childbirth, helping to prevent steep drops that can cause such conditions. Placentophagy has been shown to replenish vitamin and mineral levels lost from the body after birth, increase breastmilk production, and lessen postnatal bleeding. If consumed later in life, the placenta can help balance mood swings during menopause and other big life changes.

 

Mamatoto Village currently offers Placenta Preparation Services to mothers in the DC Metro Area.

 

These services include:

 

• Placenta Encapsulation Services (Traditional Chinese or Raw)

• Placenta Tinctures

• Placenta Salve

• Raw Placenta Smoothies

 

These preparations are discreet, clean, and effective. We adhere to

OSHA Guidelines for Bloodborne Pathogen Transmission & Infection

Prevention, as well as EPA guidelines for sanitation and safe food

handling.

 

For more information or for a consultation, please contact us. We do our best to accommodate all requests, however as with our other services, the sooner you contact us in your pregnancy, the better

 

Has your placenta been frozen? Contact us for a consultation--we may still be able to prepare it for you!

 

Fee for Services:

Traditional Chinese or Raw Method Encapsulation is $250. Clients receive a significantly reduced rate.  If you have any questions about our services, feel free to send us an email! If you are ready to get started with encapsulation, you can complete the contract here.