Placenta Encapsulation; Why in the World?

Placenta Encapsulation; Why? Placenta encapsulation is something more and more women are choosing to do. Why? They are hearing stories from friends and family members who have encapsulated and had wonderful results. They have access to the World Wide Web, several social media platforms, and groups to discuss this topic and they sure are glad they do! …

What Kind of Person Eats Their Placenta?

What Kind of Person Eats Their Placenta? What kind of person eats their placenta? That is sometimes what people say or think when they hear the term placenta encapsulation. They want to know why in the world someone would ever consume, ingest, or “eat” their placenta. I think it’s important first to state that those …

Your First Dump After Birth

Your First Dump After Birth Hold onto your mesh postpartum panties, “Your First Dump After Birth” isn’t going where you think it is!  The majority of women who’ve given birth have some reservations about the possibility of tearing open their vagina or cesarean incision with that first post-birth bowel movement. That’s another blog for another day! …

Defend Against Postpartum Depression! We Share How!

The Jacksonville Baby Company shares how to defend against postpartum depression in this blog post. Tell us what you think, leave us a comment. Have you experienced baby blues or postpartum depression before? Are you at an increased risk to develop postpartum depression? Are you just concerned about the risk since you’ve heard so many …

Safest Placenta Encapsulation on the First Coast, Part 4

This is part 4 of a 4 part blog series discussing Placenta Encapsulation and your safety. The inside scoop. You decide; mountain or mole hill? Part 1 found here Part 2 found here Part 3 found here   “I have a quick turnaround time. I want to have it finished and deliver capsules back to mom …

Drop That Placenta, Mountain or Mole Hill? Part 3

This is part 3 of a 4 part blog series discussing Placenta Encapsulation and your safety. The inside scoop. You decide; mountain or mole hill? Part 1 found here Part 2 found here There’s been some talk lately about, “allowing a stranger into your home” for the purpose of placenta encapsulation. We’re certain this is making …

Placenta Safe For Consumption, Mountain or Mole Hill? Part 2

This is part 2 of a 4 part blog series discussing Placenta Encapsulation and your safety. The inside scoop. You decide; mountain or mole hill? Part 1 found here   With each pick up of a placenta, in the process of encapsulation, and delivery of a client’s capsules, tincture and artwork I realized something. I realized …

Placenta Encapsulation, Mountain or Mole Hill? Part 1

This is part 1 of a 4 part blog series discussing Placenta Encapsulation and your safety. The inside scoop. You decide; mountain or mole hill? First Coast Doulas provides professional birth and postpartum Doula services, family yoga through Grow Yoga, and childbirth education to families living and birthing all over Jacksonville Florida and surrounding areas. We feel …

Why Women Want Their Placenta Encapsulated!

Modern women have high expectations and they get exactly what they want when they set out to get it. While the act of consuming one’s own placenta after childbirth for personal benefits is a centuries old practice, it’s a relatively newer phenomenon to have your placenta encapsulated by someone else before consuming it. Placenta encapsulation …

Top Must Haves for Expecting Parents

Must Haves for Expecting Parents You’ve bought the crib, car seat, and most of the cloths, but what are the other must haves for expecting parents? You’re as ready as you know how to be, but what else? We’re sharing the top must haves for expecting parents! We’ll give details on the top three and then …