Situations when your placenta may be sent to pathology include:
It is important to note that there may be circumstances under which your placenta can not be used. Significant abnormalities of the placenta may necessitate your doctor or midwife sending your placenta to Pathology for further examination. Please call us as we can consult with you before proceeding with any decision they make regarding your placenta.
• Birth complications – If you had birth complications, hospitals may want to test your placenta. In this case, request that they take only a small sample for testing, not the entire placenta. Whole placentas sent to pathology are often exposed to chemicals and are not safe for consumption.
Other:
• Positive GBS test – Even if you test positive, our method of steaming at 160-180°F and dehydrating at 160°F for 12–24 hours kills all bacteria (including GBS). Encapsulation is still safe.
• Meconium staining – Meconium itself is sterile and does not make the placenta unsafe.
When it is not safe to consume:
• Hepatitis
• AIDS
• HIV
• Active infection
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER: We are not licensed medical professionals and We are not able to diagnose, treat or prescribe for any health condition. Services and fees are for the preparation and encapsulation of your placenta, not for the sale of the pills. No specific benefits or effects are promised. Benefits will vary from person to person. Many of the benefits are well supported by evidence based research; but none have been evaluated or approved by the FDA (all holistic medicine is not FDA approved, such as dietary supplements, herbal supplements, and natural remedies).
Refunds & Cancellations: In the event your placenta is unavailable to you (ex. sent to Pathology and not released), if you choose to terminate services, or if your placenta has been contaminated with a bacterial infection.
• $75 of the $150 initial payment is non-refundable, as it reserves your spot and covers preparation and payment processing fees.
• If your placenta has already been picked up or encapsulated, no refunds can be issued, as your service is already underway and materials have been used.
By signing below, my permission is granted for your specialist to transport your placenta for preparation and delivery of completed capsules. Your placenta will be handled and encapsulated according to OSHA bloodborne pathogens universal precautions and Food Safety and Handling standards. Your placenta will be cleaned, steamed, dehydrated and put into capsule form in the sanitary and disinfected work space indicated above. I understand that upon receiving the pills, my placenta specialist is no longer liable, including but not limited to any other person(s) ingesting my own placenta capsules. Peace of Mommy Encapsulation does not determine whether my placenta should be consumed and makes no guarantee of my personal results from the capsules. The capsules should not be taken during times of illness, such as the common cold, flu, or mastitis. I understand that taking the capsules in any manner other than as labelled can have undesirable results. We keep this document on file as a record of our agreement. No copies will be released to any third parties.