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Placentophagy - An Overview

This module describes what we know about the benefits of placentophagy for modern, postpartum women. It also delves into the cultural history of human maternal placentophagy, and describes some adaptations of the practice as an evolutionary, adaptive behavior. Featuring lectures by the Placentophag…

The Placenta - Anatomy and Variations

This module gets you up close and personal with the placenta. You'll discover how the placenta works during pregnancy, and be able to accurately identify many of the variations you are likely to encounter during your work as a Placenta Encapsulation Specialist. Overview of the Placenta Placental De…

TCM and the Placenta

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has used dried placenta for centuries. This module explains the basic theories behind how placenta works in TCM principles, and how we can apply these principles to our placenta encapsulation practices. What do we know about Traditional Chinese Medicine? How do we…

TCM Principle: Insufficient Lactation

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, one of the main conditions that Zî hé chē is meant to treat is insufficient lactation. In this module, you will learn how hormones work to induce (and inhibit) lactation, and how placentophagy can help boost these lactation promoters, both from a scientific and a…

TCM Principle: Fatigue

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, one of the main conditions that Zî hé chē is meant to treat is fatigue. In this module, you will learn how low blood supply, anemia and fatigue are linked. You will also learn how placenta can be helpful to postpartum women in restoring their iron levels, both fr…

Hormones

This module explains the role of hormones in the postpartum period. Overview of the Endocrine System Key hormones in the immediate postpartum period Hormonal functioning in the early weeks postpartum Postnatal mood disorders and the hormonal link Learning Objectives: By the end of this module, you …

Using Placenta - Practical Considerations

We strongly recommend that you take this course after you have successfully completed all the other modules. This is the module before the final Tutorials Module, and should be taken just before the Tutorials Module. WHY? This module will explain "best practice" concepts for the use of placenta for…

Tutorials and Instructions

Please complete the other modules before enrolling in this course. You will not be able to view any of the tutorials until the other courses are completed with a passing grade. This module will explain how to prepare placenta for postpartum recovery... and beyond! Encapsulation Artistic Prints Moth…