PBi is happy to announce that Christina Gabbard is PBi’s Newest Certified Placenta Encapsulation Specialist and Mentor!
Certification takes commitment and hard work. To become certified, a Placenta Encapsulation Specialist must have completed scientific research and written response papers, acquired experience in placenta encapsulation services by preparing three placentas using PBi’s Method of Placenta Encapsulation, and completed additional food preparation safety certification to be in compliance with their state’s stringent health department protocols. Women in the Greater Charlotte, NC and the Piedmont, SC areas now have someone who can safely prepare and assist them in placenta encapsulation, following all OSHA and State Health Regulations and safety rules.
Christina has a background in nursing, is a Certified Breastfeeding Educator, graduate of South Carolina (SC) School of Midwifery, a SC Licensed Apprentice Midwife, and a Postpartum Doula. In her spare time she enjoys cycling, hiking, and gardening for fresh veggies and roses. She has been married for a decade now, and she is a proud homeschooling mom to her three daughters.
“I first saw the benefits of ingesting ones own placenta while apprenticing at a birth. The mother was hemorrhaging, the Primary Midwife did a sweep of the uterus to remove retained placental fragments. The mother continued to bleed. The midwife offered a small chunk of the removed placenta, and told her “put this in your cheek.” Within moments the bleeding stopped. I was impressed and intrigued.
I feel that placenta encapsulation adds a new dimension to the services that I offer my clients. I look forward to teaching women about the natural wellness that comes from encapsulated placenta.”
~ Christina Gabbard
Congratulations on your PBi Certification Christina! We are so happy to have such a talented, committed, educated and passionate woman working with us!
