If so, why did you make that decision?
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Nope. It just wasn't something I was interested in. I didn't even look at it even though they offered- though I sort of wish I had seen it after all.
If I had ppd after this one I would have looked into it further for number two though.
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Nope. I just saw a feature on the news about research that they're doing on placentas to determine if there's some indicators for autism located on the placenta, and I almost lost my breakfast. That just does not look appetizing.
I know that January Jones took it in capsules... But just.. No.
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No. That was the last thing on my mind after 3 days of labor.
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nope. just something i was not interested in.
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I was planning on it this time (didn't have anyone available to encapsulate it last time).
I feel really confident it would've helped with the emotional/hotmail adjustment of pp.... It took months before I felt like me again & if I could help that along then I definitely was gonna.
I didn't have supply issues but have heard from moms that did with previous children that it helped with that as well!
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I don't think I could ever get past the idea of eating part of myself. And I think it's purely psychological, since I assume that encapsulating it would be just like taking any other pill.
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No its just something I could ever do!
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I thought about encapsulating it, and looked into getting a person to do it, but it's pretty pricey in my area so I didn't do it.
In the end, I'm glad I didn't because I didn't need it. I'm 6 weeks post partum now and have had 0 emotional issues. I mean, I was a little more sappy and emotional than usual, but it was about the same as during pregnancy and I had no depression issues.
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I plan on it! I'm going to have it encapsulated. Just so many benefits!
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I'm considering encapsulation this time... I'm still researching my options and benefits.
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Even if its just mental, it grosses.me.out.
With that said, hell no.
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I thought long and hard about it but I read some stories about women who felt really out of sorts after eating it so I decided not to. I had a good look at it though!!
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Yes. Processed it myself, as well. I did it for mood benefits and to help with milk production and noticed differences with both. I would do it again if we ever have another child.
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@Foodnerd81: Lol ditto to all of this!
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No. I would much rather eat a Big Mac then my placenta. It's cool that people do it, I'm just too grossed out by it. I'd like to see some research on the benefits. I know animals do it but that's to ward off predators.
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Nope, Wasn't interested!
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Nope. I think it's interesting if it really does have benefits but I didn't do any research because it's just not something I think I could ever do.
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No. I didn't even consider it this time. Im considering looking into encapsulation next time though. Anything that might help with PPD is worth a try.
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No. The only thing I'm bringing home that comes out of me is the baby.
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I've encapsulated twice and would do it again. It helped so much with PPD and milk supply. I was a mess after my first baby (no encapsulation) so I researched it for my next, and I'm so glad I did - PP after DS was so much easier and having it in capsules made it less like I was eating my placenta, and more like just taking a random pill.
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Yep. I had it encapsulated and also had a placenta smoothie to help with some clots. I did it because I have a history of depression and hormonal issues. I always felt energetic after taking my pills...like I had just had a cup of coffee.
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I would consider it if I saw some really excellent evidence of benefits but I don't feel like I've found that yet. I know a lot of people point to other mammals doing it but like @mrsjazz said, that's to make sure you're not leaving it to notify predators that babies are around.
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No, I never considered it!
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Nope.
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Not for me!
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Nope
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No..didn't even cross my mind
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Nope, this was not for me.
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I would consider encapsulating it. I, also, have a history of depression so if it helps prevent or reduce PPD, it might be a good idea for me.
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Negative. The thought of eating something that came out of me grosses me out.
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@babyjmama: ditto!
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@mrsjazz: Bahaha I think I'd choose barf (thousand island dressing) on a cheeseburger over placenta too!
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Nope.
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No, I have no interest and the idea sounds gross to me although I admit I've done no research on why someone would.
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Not for me either!
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No. I didn't ask and they didn't offer. Just not my thing.
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Never crossed my mind, but I don't think it is for me.
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Not my kind of thing, but I would look into it if I had depression.
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I didn't, but I very well might the next time around... even though I was totally weirded out by the idea originally. I had really horrific PPD after my daughter was born, and I'd do anything to make that not happen the next time around. I know placenta encapsulation isn't a 100% cure for PPD, but people say it works wonders on your postpartum mood, so I figure it can't hurt!
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