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Dosage
Recommendations
*Placenta capsules are a nutritional supplement and there are no guarantees that they will prevent postpartum depression or guarantee a healthy milk supply and can not be used to reverse present or predisposed issues. Placenta capsules do not take the place of medical care and should not be used to treat severe anemia, inadequate milk supply, postpartum depression or anxiety. Placenta capsules have not been approved by the FDA and are not designed to treat or prevent any physical or mental disease, ailment or symptom.
These are just guidelines.
You know your own body, listen to your body and adjust your dosage as needed.
We recommend setting 10-20 capsules aside (in the freezer) for the first postpartum menstrual cycle.
We suggest that mothers take 3 capsules, 3 times a day for the first week.
For weeks 2-3, if the mother is feeling good, she can gently decrease the dosage. If she is having a difficult day she can take a few extra capsules. If the mother feels that she is struggling postpartum, we recommend 2 capsules,
3 times a day and then in weeks 4+, take 1 capsule, 3 times a day or as needed until capsules run out.
If the mother has an oversupply of milk, do not exceed 9 capsules in 24 hours.
The extra hormones and proteins could cause this to be worse and lead to clogged ducts.
Do not stop taking the capsules abruptly, the sudden decrease
in the oxytocin that the placenta provides could lead to the baby blues.
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Store capsules in a dark, cool environment. Keep away from moisture or direct sunlight.
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What to do if the mother is feeling under the weather?
If the mother gets a cold, take the capsules at her discretion. Some mothers say it helps, while others noticed that it took longer to get well.
If the mother gets sick with a fever or any kind of infection, we recommend that she stop taking the capsules until it passes. If she continues to consume her placenta, it could keep the infection in her body not allowing her to get well because the placenta is tonifying, which means it holds energy in.
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For mothers diagnosed with gestational diabetes during pregnancy:
We recommend that she start with the normal dosage amount. Mother should check her blood sugar one hour after taking her capsules for the first 3 days and be watching for spikes in blood sugar levels. If mother starts to experience these problems, immediately discontinue capsules for 7 days. After 7 days, resume dosage.