The period of labor and childbirth is one of the most significant events in a woman’s life. During this time a woman faces her most intimate, emotional and physical struggles. This is naturally a time of vulnerability and as such, the events, actions and treatment of those involved in her birthing process can have a profound impact on her psychological...

Maybe you’ve heard of it. Maybe you haven’t. Maybe anything involving the word “placenta” causes you to dry heave. Contrary to how it sounds, placenta encapsulation does not involve enshrining your organ for later sacrificial rituals. In fact, it’s nothing like that at all. Placenta encapsulation is a process in which, immediately following the birth of your baby, your placenta...