Casey Gabel in Chicago, IL talks about placenta encapsulation to her local media!
“We discard [the placenta] like medical waste and it is such a travesty.” said encapsulation specialist Cassandra Gabel of Chicago. She said that in many cultures the placenta is held in high regard and considered sacred.
Gabel said she believes that the placenta holds nutrients and hormones that can be used to supplement the nutrition a mother has lost in giving birth, to help through menopause and even to aid in the stressful postpartum time.
“When your body has a reaction, mainly hormonal, those capsules can go to work for you and help to restore balance,” said Gabel.
Gabel learned how to do encapsulation from Jodi Selander, a teacher of the process who is known as “the placenta lady” by some in the alternative birthing community. Gabel approaches the process of encapsulation as a spiritual service and not a manufacturing procedure.
“It is a deep intense experience. Every placenta holds a different energy,” Gabel said.
Some have validated this process by stating the fact that animals in the wild eat their own placentas. Selander, owner of the PlacentaBenefits.info Web site, is currently involved with an ongoing placenta study at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Described as a “pioneer in encapsulation” by Gabel, she has taught several people how to perform this technique rooted in traditional Chinese medicine.
“It is just like taking a vitamin, but those are manufactured in a warehouse somewhere. This is manufactured right in here, perfectly designed, so…it is like gold,” said Gabel in a slight tone of jest.
Great job, Casey. Thank you for promoting placenta encapsulation as a natural option for postpartum recovery.
