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"I will forever recommend placenta encapsulation to any expectant mother. I dealt with prenatal depression and some ppd after having my baby. But I noticed that when I was faithful in taking my "happy pills" I just felt so much better. If I missed a day by 5pm I would in tears and dealing with severe anxiety. The first question my husband would ask was if I had taken my pills that day. I did have oversupply issues, but those regulated after a few months." ~A.S.
"Well I am not 100% sure if it was solely the placenta pills, but I have zero problems with milk supply and they do seem to help with PPD/PPA when I remember to take them :) I like that Mary includes a tincture as well as the pills. It helps me to know that I will have "help" after the pills are gone." ~K.H.
"I think every mother should greatly consider doing it. It only makes sense that us as mammals follow through with the innate behaviors that all other mammals do after giving birth! Encapsulation throws out the negative stigma of the behavior and allows mothers to follow through with the behavior and get all the proper nutrients that they would otherwise miss out on if following societal 'norms'." ~M.M
"Working with Mary was very easy. I was able to sign up for her service and pay online. Mary was fast and delivered my capsules to my front door within days. " ~L
"I feel that I was more emotionally stable, with fewer mood swings, after the birth. My milk came in well and breastfeeding went much more smoothly this time than with my first child. Your whole process was very smooth, and you were great to work with. I saw many benefits from the placenta encapsulation and I'm so glad I did it!" ~M.W.
"I delivered about 1am and Mary came to pick up my placenta around seven that same morning. She delivered it to my house two days later in an adorable package. I have a tincture, capsules, and a precious little heart made from the umbilical cord as a keepsake. It's been a great experience so far! Yes, the process was great! It was a very positive experience and I'm especially grateful for your care and attention to detail and double checking that you [picked up] the right placenta!! :)" ~B.W.
"When I first heard about placental encapsulation, I thought it sounded kinda weird and was skeptical but I decided to try it and I am so glad that I did! My recovery after childbirth was much smoother and faster this time, I felt I had more energy and it really helped lessen the baby blues (hardly had any). I definitely would do the encapsulation again." ~S.K.
"I called Mary after my baby was born and I think she came to the hospital later that day. She was very timely, and her instructions were very clear on how I needed to preserve the placenta until she could retrieve it. The hospital (BMC) was very accommodating and even had a placenta fridge they kept it in until Mary could get it. I ended up having a pretty traumatic birthing experience, so Mary talked to me about that when she came to the hospital and made me feel a lot better about things. She brought my pills and tincture to the house two days after we left the hospital. I had been weepy around twilight each evening since we had been home, but once I started taking those pills, I felt so much better. My mood was very even-keeled and I didn't have any of the raging hormones others talk about. I had a great energy level and no postpartum depression symptoms. The reason i did the pills was to help prevent post partum depression, as i have a history of some depression. I had a 3rd degree tear, but felt like my healing process wasn't bad at all and I didn't t have a lot of bleeding. I still have pills and don't always remember to take them since I have returned to work, but when i am feeling down, i pop a couple pills and they seriously help! Overall, this was a fabulous service and Mary was amazing! She is so knowledgeable in so many aspects of natural parenting (including baby wearing) and a wonderful person. I felt the pills really helped me have such a positive postpartum experience. I wasn't telling a lot of people I did this at first, as it does gross a lot of people out, but now I am telling everyone. Phenomenal service!
Highly, highly recommend!!" ~E
"It seems like our whole family benefitted from my having the placenta capsules. I've had mild PPD in the past, and this time I could tell that the hard core baby blues were already creeping up before I got the capsules. Every night around 5 pm I would start crying and getting angry at my husband for completely overblown reasons. This disappeared the day I started taking the capsules, and within a couple of days my husband knew to bring me the capsules whenever I started feeling off. I also have more energy in general- at three weeks post-partum I'm feeling completely capable of caring for all three of my children and running our household, when previously at this point I still felt generally lost, tired, and weak.I also really appreciated Mary's professionalism and service. It's clear in everything she says and does that she truly understands the importance of protecting and caring for the placenta, starting with her promptness at picking it up and ending with her using an expensive mail service (as I'm not in her town) to ensure that it arrives safely. I'm so glad that I chose to use Mary, and I couldn't be more happy with the results. And more importantly, I don't think my husband or kids could be happier either." ~A
"I was very skeptical before looking into placenta encapsulation. I mean, who EATS their placenta? Well, after a TON of research, and communication (which by the way, Mary is just amazing at answering any questions you have!) I decided to take the leap into the world of consuming your placenta. I had terrible post partum blues, had a horrible milk supply, and bled for six weeks straight with my first born. After taking my placenta pills with my second born, I can honestly say I will never go without them after a birth again. I experienced no post partum blues, I have been able to breastfeed exclusively for nine months, and I only bled for a short amount of time. I felt extremely energized after taking the pills. I believe that the encapsulation was worth every last penny. I now use what remainder pills I have for my monthly cycles to reduce my cramping. Love them. Mary is an amazing person to work with, and I encourage all mamas to look into her services. Mary was amazing. I was very impressed with her business skills. If I lived closer I would sign up for your services again. Thank you for making such a difference in my birthing experience!" ~Jess Kroger
"I had postpartum depression with my first child and didn't want to go down that path again with my second child. I heard about placenta encapsulation and was very interested. I decided it was worth it not to go through depression again. I texted Mary the morning I had my baby. She arrived at the hospital a few hours later. She did a wonderful job explaining the placenta to me. She delivered the capsules by that same day. I was impressed. I have noticed a huge difference just by taking 1-2 capsules a day. I have so much energy and confidence! I can actually enjoy being a mom to a newborn! I highly recommend placenta pills and Mary Cleveland!" Heather H., Satisfied Mom
"After suffering from Postpartum Depression with my first 3 children, I was very nervous about going through it all again with my fourth child. After taking with Mary about the benefits of placenta encapsulation, I was eager to try it out. I did not have to do anything except have a baby and Mary took care of the rest! She delivered my capsules to me on the second day postpartum so I could start taking them by day 3. I am amazed by how I feel! Not only have I not experienced any depression symptoms, but I am sleeping better and I have more energy. I have been able to truly bond with my son and enjoy this special time of my life for really the first time! I wish I had known about placenta encapsulation with my first child but I am so thankful to finally feel like a normal new mom. Mary is wonderful and her services are priceless. She truly saved me!" Sara Sayre
"Mary encapsulated my placenta for me when my baby was around 2.5 months old. (I had kept the placenta in the deep freeze, undecided if I wanted to try encapsulation). My only regret is that I didn't have her do it immediately after the birth! The biggest effect I noticed was an instant mood booster. Previously, as my post-partum hormones shifted and tried to even out, I (and my family!) felt like I was on a continual emotional roller coaster. Taking a pill when I started to get stressed out or depressed helped immensely! My husband (ever a critic of this kind of thing) was sold, and suddenly HE was begging me to please not forget to take them! I'm definitely planning on using the services of Omaha Placenta Encapsulation, RIGHT AWAY, after the birth of my next baby! :) Amazing Results!I had a post-partum hormonal imbalance that caused an itchy rash that covered my body. My doctor treated it as yeast, but I still had it after treatment. I started the pills at 3 weeks pp, and within a day the itchy rash was gone, and my bleeding had completely stopped! I have had more energy and feel great!! Thanks Mary!" Sarah, Happy Mama!
"I am SO glad I got my placenta encapsulated. Mary was so professional and prompt; she answered all of my questions and had wonderful advice for me regarding all the other "new mom" questions I had. I credit my placenta pills with the fact that I didn't bleed hardly at all (almost NO bleeding after 10 days), my milk supply evened out within a few weeks, and I never really experienced 'baby blues.' They came in especially handy when I went back to work. I had a lot of anxiety leaving my daughter, but after taking one pill, I felt energized and secure in my decision to leave her with a great nanny and go back to work. Definitely will be using Mary again with any future children! ~Madison S., Happy Mom!
"It's hard for me to say how well the pills themselves are working because I didn't feel like a postpartum zombie with this child like I did with my first & haven't felt the need to use them much. They made me feel like I was in a great mood after taking them & felt mental clarity, no "mommy brain." I consider myself lucky this pregnancy didn't leave me zombified, & save the rest for hormonal issues like PMS and menopause. I wish I had done this with my first child, I bet it would have made a really big difference. Mary did a great job - prompt, courteous, responded to emails & texts in a timely fashion, kept in touch for months of my pregnancy, answering all of my questions as they came up. I probably asked her the same questions over & over, forgetting I had already asked, or forgetting what the answer was (pregnancy brain). I definitely recommend Mary's services to anyone. I regret not doing it with my first kid. Even if you're unsure that you'll need them, get them, just in case." ~Mel, Mommy of two
"Being a believer of keeping things as natural as possible, placenta encapsulation was the way to go with my last birth. While tandem nursing two boys I became pregnant with my third son and my milk just disappeared! From mid-pregnancy on I was terrified that I would have a low milk supply with this baby. Soon after parting with my placenta, I was presented with it once again in a new form. Thanks to Mary, taking my placenta pills gave me the milk I needed to feed my baby and much more! I have never before had a surplus of milk to keep, but with baby #3 I have a nice stash and am able to keep up with the demands of a hungry baby! Among the many other reasons to contact Mary, this was my main joy and benefit of having my placenta encapsulated." ~Chelsea Henning, Happy Mommy of 3
"What an amazing idea! Mary was so prompt and sweet with the process! I got the capsules a few days after baby was born. I felt amazing once I started taking them I had so much energy, less bleeding and not for very long, more milk, and was in a great mood with no weepy days! I will have this done again! ~D
"My experience with placenta encapsulation has been one of amazement. I started taking my placenta pills when my 6th child was about 6 months old. Prior to this I had a permanent cold that I couldn't seem to shake and so I was waiting for the illness to go away so I could start benefiting from the placenta pills. I found myself getting up earlier, going to bed later, and I found I had energy that I never knew I possessed right in the middle of the afternoon. My milk supply increased noticeably and my toddler began to nurse 5-7 times per day instead of 3 times per day because he said "there is still milk left mommy? I love tandem nursing and can honestly say I am not positive I would have been able to keep it up this long (16 months now) without taking my placenta pills. I am trying to make them last, so I take one large pill every 3-6 days. If I go too long without one, I notice within 24 hours. For me this feels natural and normal.... so WHY NOT DO IT???" ~Nicci Walla, Childbirth Educator, Mom, Doula and more.
"You take a few of the capsules a day and they are like little pills of magic happiness. Seriously, I feel awesome. The first few days after the birth were a bit of a blur, I didn't get much sleep and was crawling through the days. Then baby started to sleep and I started taking these magic pills and I feel AWESOME. I woke up yesterday singing, "I'm walking on sunshine...yeah" and today singing Top Of The World by the Carpenters. Seriously I did. Local gals, I encourage you to check out Mary Cleveland's page for more info. She is also a doula, a mother and a beautiful person inside and out. And she also dried up the umbilical cord into a heart. How precious is that?! What a beautiful keepsake. So, I know that one day when Alasdair brings home a fiance and I pull out the heart shaped umbilical cord to show her, she might be a *little* freaked out and might hear horror movie sound effects going off in her head, but it's all good, right?NI am extremely grateful that I was able to find Mary Cleveland to encapsulate my placenta. With my son, I had low milk supply issues about 3 months in, and this was my main reason for wanting to encapsulate my placenta. I received so many more benefits from it. Whenever I needed an energy boost, I would take some, and get energy back within 10 minutes. With my son, I didn't feel the oxytocin "love-hormone" effects, but with my daughter, I did. I believe that at least part of this is attributable to the encapsulation due to the fact that the placenta contains my own hormones. If I was feeling sad, I would take one, and it helped almost right away. Mary was very professional and provided a wonderful, quick service. I would recommend her to anyone!" ~N
"I definitely saw a beneficial difference in my mood and attitude post-delivery. I'm generally a pretty even-keeled person and mainly wanted the pills because of their reported helpfulness in maintaining a good milk supply. I was taken by surprise when I forgot to take the pills one day and experienced sharp mood swings and an outburst of tears at the doctor's office. From then on, my husband and I both noticed that any day I forgot to take them turned into a difficult day for me. These pills absolutely helped me maintain a calm, positive attitude while my hormones regulated!
I produced and continue to produce lots of milk for my son. I can't say for certain whether or not this can be directly attributed to the pills since I never stopped taking them for any significant length of time, but I'm sure they played a role in at least establishing my supply.
Aside from waking for my son's nightly feedings, I have slept exceedingly soundly and well. And I haven't lost my hair yet like everyone's telling me I should!
I absolutely recommend going through Mary to encapsulate your placenta. In addition to the benefits I personally experienced, interacting with Mary herself was a joy. She is knowledgeable in this as well as all areas of Attachment Parenting, accommodating of your schedule, fun to talk with, and interested in your pregnancy experience as well as in meeting your baby after the fact. She will deliver your pills and tincture (if applicable) directly into your hands and stay to answer any of your questions even though the answers are probably on the informational sheet she included in your package. I doubt I could find anyone more exceedingly professional in this business than Mary Cleveland!" ~G
"I really thought that these pills gave me an edge in my recovery after I had my son. I had good milk production, I was not weepy when I took the pills and I usually felt great!" ~Mom of E
"I was very happy with my experience! Not only did Mary pick up the placenta from the hospital she also delivered it to our home! And the pills were very helpful for me during my PP period especially when I would get very upset because I had low milk supply from latch issues. And Mary was even wonderful about being supportive through that!! The tincture has also helped boost my energy since the pills ran out as I work full time and can get VERY tired!" ~S
"I was diagnosed with PPD after my first son, along with some other things and was prescribed medication. After being on the medicine a while and not liking the way it made me feel, and how drowsy it made me I just stopped taking it. This is our third child and our first time trying Placental Encapsulation. I did experience the baby blues around day 3, however it seemed to only last that one day. There was a small window of time where I stopped taking the pills, around the second week. Those few days I was irritable, I had no patience with my other two children ages 6 and 2, I found myself crying most of the day, with the worst part being at night, trying to put my boys to bed and handle a newborn. It was rough!! Once I started taking the capsules again those feelings went away, I had plenty more patience for my boys and didn't find myself crying during the day, and no more episodes of flat out bawling at night.
I notice a huge difference in my mood and the amount of energy I have this time around, I absolutely recommend this service to any and every mother that is interested!!
I also want to note that it was a pleasure working with Mary, I was concerned the baby may have had an intolerance to the capsules themselves, I emailed Mary and we discussed this possibility and she helped me work through the issue. I felt like I was chatting with a friend, she was very helpful and supportive of my concerns. (we later did find out that the baby did not have an intolerance to the capsules)." ~A
"The placenta pills have helped me stay sane after the birth of my son. I especially realize the effects of the pills when I forget to take them. My husband will say, "Honey, have you taken your pills?" And I send a quick thanks for Mary and her placenta encapsulation services. They keep me balanced." ~L
"When I was taking the pills I experienced that I was more relaxed and I was producing 24 oz more breast milk than I needed which was great for going back to work and storing. I chose encapsulation because I was super worried about post partum depression and since I already have depression, I was at high risk. I did not have baby blues or post partum depression and I believe it was because of the pills. I thank Mary for having this option and opportunity :)" ~Sara
"Well I am not 100% sure if it was solely the placenta pills, but I have zero problems with milk supply and they do seem to help with PPD/PPA when I remember to take them :) I like that Mary includes a tincture as well as the pills. It helps me to know that I will have "help" after the pills are gone." ~K.H.
"I think every mother should greatly consider doing it. It only makes sense that us as mammals follow through with the innate behaviors that all other mammals do after giving birth! Encapsulation throws out the negative stigma of the behavior and allows mothers to follow through with the behavior and get all the proper nutrients that they would otherwise miss out on if following societal 'norms'." ~M.M
"Working with Mary was very easy. I was able to sign up for her service and pay online. Mary was fast and delivered my capsules to my front door within days. " ~L
"I feel that I was more emotionally stable, with fewer mood swings, after the birth. My milk came in well and breastfeeding went much more smoothly this time than with my first child. Your whole process was very smooth, and you were great to work with. I saw many benefits from the placenta encapsulation and I'm so glad I did it!" ~M.W.
"I delivered about 1am and Mary came to pick up my placenta around seven that same morning. She delivered it to my house two days later in an adorable package. I have a tincture, capsules, and a precious little heart made from the umbilical cord as a keepsake. It's been a great experience so far! Yes, the process was great! It was a very positive experience and I'm especially grateful for your care and attention to detail and double checking that you [picked up] the right placenta!! :)" ~B.W.
"When I first heard about placental encapsulation, I thought it sounded kinda weird and was skeptical but I decided to try it and I am so glad that I did! My recovery after childbirth was much smoother and faster this time, I felt I had more energy and it really helped lessen the baby blues (hardly had any). I definitely would do the encapsulation again." ~S.K.
"I called Mary after my baby was born and I think she came to the hospital later that day. She was very timely, and her instructions were very clear on how I needed to preserve the placenta until she could retrieve it. The hospital (BMC) was very accommodating and even had a placenta fridge they kept it in until Mary could get it. I ended up having a pretty traumatic birthing experience, so Mary talked to me about that when she came to the hospital and made me feel a lot better about things. She brought my pills and tincture to the house two days after we left the hospital. I had been weepy around twilight each evening since we had been home, but once I started taking those pills, I felt so much better. My mood was very even-keeled and I didn't have any of the raging hormones others talk about. I had a great energy level and no postpartum depression symptoms. The reason i did the pills was to help prevent post partum depression, as i have a history of some depression. I had a 3rd degree tear, but felt like my healing process wasn't bad at all and I didn't t have a lot of bleeding. I still have pills and don't always remember to take them since I have returned to work, but when i am feeling down, i pop a couple pills and they seriously help! Overall, this was a fabulous service and Mary was amazing! She is so knowledgeable in so many aspects of natural parenting (including baby wearing) and a wonderful person. I felt the pills really helped me have such a positive postpartum experience. I wasn't telling a lot of people I did this at first, as it does gross a lot of people out, but now I am telling everyone. Phenomenal service!
Highly, highly recommend!!" ~E
"It seems like our whole family benefitted from my having the placenta capsules. I've had mild PPD in the past, and this time I could tell that the hard core baby blues were already creeping up before I got the capsules. Every night around 5 pm I would start crying and getting angry at my husband for completely overblown reasons. This disappeared the day I started taking the capsules, and within a couple of days my husband knew to bring me the capsules whenever I started feeling off. I also have more energy in general- at three weeks post-partum I'm feeling completely capable of caring for all three of my children and running our household, when previously at this point I still felt generally lost, tired, and weak.I also really appreciated Mary's professionalism and service. It's clear in everything she says and does that she truly understands the importance of protecting and caring for the placenta, starting with her promptness at picking it up and ending with her using an expensive mail service (as I'm not in her town) to ensure that it arrives safely. I'm so glad that I chose to use Mary, and I couldn't be more happy with the results. And more importantly, I don't think my husband or kids could be happier either." ~A
"I was very skeptical before looking into placenta encapsulation. I mean, who EATS their placenta? Well, after a TON of research, and communication (which by the way, Mary is just amazing at answering any questions you have!) I decided to take the leap into the world of consuming your placenta. I had terrible post partum blues, had a horrible milk supply, and bled for six weeks straight with my first born. After taking my placenta pills with my second born, I can honestly say I will never go without them after a birth again. I experienced no post partum blues, I have been able to breastfeed exclusively for nine months, and I only bled for a short amount of time. I felt extremely energized after taking the pills. I believe that the encapsulation was worth every last penny. I now use what remainder pills I have for my monthly cycles to reduce my cramping. Love them. Mary is an amazing person to work with, and I encourage all mamas to look into her services. Mary was amazing. I was very impressed with her business skills. If I lived closer I would sign up for your services again. Thank you for making such a difference in my birthing experience!" ~Jess Kroger
"I had postpartum depression with my first child and didn't want to go down that path again with my second child. I heard about placenta encapsulation and was very interested. I decided it was worth it not to go through depression again. I texted Mary the morning I had my baby. She arrived at the hospital a few hours later. She did a wonderful job explaining the placenta to me. She delivered the capsules by that same day. I was impressed. I have noticed a huge difference just by taking 1-2 capsules a day. I have so much energy and confidence! I can actually enjoy being a mom to a newborn! I highly recommend placenta pills and Mary Cleveland!" Heather H., Satisfied Mom
"After suffering from Postpartum Depression with my first 3 children, I was very nervous about going through it all again with my fourth child. After taking with Mary about the benefits of placenta encapsulation, I was eager to try it out. I did not have to do anything except have a baby and Mary took care of the rest! She delivered my capsules to me on the second day postpartum so I could start taking them by day 3. I am amazed by how I feel! Not only have I not experienced any depression symptoms, but I am sleeping better and I have more energy. I have been able to truly bond with my son and enjoy this special time of my life for really the first time! I wish I had known about placenta encapsulation with my first child but I am so thankful to finally feel like a normal new mom. Mary is wonderful and her services are priceless. She truly saved me!" Sara Sayre
"Mary encapsulated my placenta for me when my baby was around 2.5 months old. (I had kept the placenta in the deep freeze, undecided if I wanted to try encapsulation). My only regret is that I didn't have her do it immediately after the birth! The biggest effect I noticed was an instant mood booster. Previously, as my post-partum hormones shifted and tried to even out, I (and my family!) felt like I was on a continual emotional roller coaster. Taking a pill when I started to get stressed out or depressed helped immensely! My husband (ever a critic of this kind of thing) was sold, and suddenly HE was begging me to please not forget to take them! I'm definitely planning on using the services of Omaha Placenta Encapsulation, RIGHT AWAY, after the birth of my next baby! :) Amazing Results!I had a post-partum hormonal imbalance that caused an itchy rash that covered my body. My doctor treated it as yeast, but I still had it after treatment. I started the pills at 3 weeks pp, and within a day the itchy rash was gone, and my bleeding had completely stopped! I have had more energy and feel great!! Thanks Mary!" Sarah, Happy Mama!
"I am SO glad I got my placenta encapsulated. Mary was so professional and prompt; she answered all of my questions and had wonderful advice for me regarding all the other "new mom" questions I had. I credit my placenta pills with the fact that I didn't bleed hardly at all (almost NO bleeding after 10 days), my milk supply evened out within a few weeks, and I never really experienced 'baby blues.' They came in especially handy when I went back to work. I had a lot of anxiety leaving my daughter, but after taking one pill, I felt energized and secure in my decision to leave her with a great nanny and go back to work. Definitely will be using Mary again with any future children! ~Madison S., Happy Mom!
"It's hard for me to say how well the pills themselves are working because I didn't feel like a postpartum zombie with this child like I did with my first & haven't felt the need to use them much. They made me feel like I was in a great mood after taking them & felt mental clarity, no "mommy brain." I consider myself lucky this pregnancy didn't leave me zombified, & save the rest for hormonal issues like PMS and menopause. I wish I had done this with my first child, I bet it would have made a really big difference. Mary did a great job - prompt, courteous, responded to emails & texts in a timely fashion, kept in touch for months of my pregnancy, answering all of my questions as they came up. I probably asked her the same questions over & over, forgetting I had already asked, or forgetting what the answer was (pregnancy brain). I definitely recommend Mary's services to anyone. I regret not doing it with my first kid. Even if you're unsure that you'll need them, get them, just in case." ~Mel, Mommy of two
"Being a believer of keeping things as natural as possible, placenta encapsulation was the way to go with my last birth. While tandem nursing two boys I became pregnant with my third son and my milk just disappeared! From mid-pregnancy on I was terrified that I would have a low milk supply with this baby. Soon after parting with my placenta, I was presented with it once again in a new form. Thanks to Mary, taking my placenta pills gave me the milk I needed to feed my baby and much more! I have never before had a surplus of milk to keep, but with baby #3 I have a nice stash and am able to keep up with the demands of a hungry baby! Among the many other reasons to contact Mary, this was my main joy and benefit of having my placenta encapsulated." ~Chelsea Henning, Happy Mommy of 3
"What an amazing idea! Mary was so prompt and sweet with the process! I got the capsules a few days after baby was born. I felt amazing once I started taking them I had so much energy, less bleeding and not for very long, more milk, and was in a great mood with no weepy days! I will have this done again! ~D
"My experience with placenta encapsulation has been one of amazement. I started taking my placenta pills when my 6th child was about 6 months old. Prior to this I had a permanent cold that I couldn't seem to shake and so I was waiting for the illness to go away so I could start benefiting from the placenta pills. I found myself getting up earlier, going to bed later, and I found I had energy that I never knew I possessed right in the middle of the afternoon. My milk supply increased noticeably and my toddler began to nurse 5-7 times per day instead of 3 times per day because he said "there is still milk left mommy? I love tandem nursing and can honestly say I am not positive I would have been able to keep it up this long (16 months now) without taking my placenta pills. I am trying to make them last, so I take one large pill every 3-6 days. If I go too long without one, I notice within 24 hours. For me this feels natural and normal.... so WHY NOT DO IT???" ~Nicci Walla, Childbirth Educator, Mom, Doula and more.
"You take a few of the capsules a day and they are like little pills of magic happiness. Seriously, I feel awesome. The first few days after the birth were a bit of a blur, I didn't get much sleep and was crawling through the days. Then baby started to sleep and I started taking these magic pills and I feel AWESOME. I woke up yesterday singing, "I'm walking on sunshine...yeah" and today singing Top Of The World by the Carpenters. Seriously I did. Local gals, I encourage you to check out Mary Cleveland's page for more info. She is also a doula, a mother and a beautiful person inside and out. And she also dried up the umbilical cord into a heart. How precious is that?! What a beautiful keepsake. So, I know that one day when Alasdair brings home a fiance and I pull out the heart shaped umbilical cord to show her, she might be a *little* freaked out and might hear horror movie sound effects going off in her head, but it's all good, right?NI am extremely grateful that I was able to find Mary Cleveland to encapsulate my placenta. With my son, I had low milk supply issues about 3 months in, and this was my main reason for wanting to encapsulate my placenta. I received so many more benefits from it. Whenever I needed an energy boost, I would take some, and get energy back within 10 minutes. With my son, I didn't feel the oxytocin "love-hormone" effects, but with my daughter, I did. I believe that at least part of this is attributable to the encapsulation due to the fact that the placenta contains my own hormones. If I was feeling sad, I would take one, and it helped almost right away. Mary was very professional and provided a wonderful, quick service. I would recommend her to anyone!" ~N
"I definitely saw a beneficial difference in my mood and attitude post-delivery. I'm generally a pretty even-keeled person and mainly wanted the pills because of their reported helpfulness in maintaining a good milk supply. I was taken by surprise when I forgot to take the pills one day and experienced sharp mood swings and an outburst of tears at the doctor's office. From then on, my husband and I both noticed that any day I forgot to take them turned into a difficult day for me. These pills absolutely helped me maintain a calm, positive attitude while my hormones regulated!
I produced and continue to produce lots of milk for my son. I can't say for certain whether or not this can be directly attributed to the pills since I never stopped taking them for any significant length of time, but I'm sure they played a role in at least establishing my supply.
Aside from waking for my son's nightly feedings, I have slept exceedingly soundly and well. And I haven't lost my hair yet like everyone's telling me I should!
I absolutely recommend going through Mary to encapsulate your placenta. In addition to the benefits I personally experienced, interacting with Mary herself was a joy. She is knowledgeable in this as well as all areas of Attachment Parenting, accommodating of your schedule, fun to talk with, and interested in your pregnancy experience as well as in meeting your baby after the fact. She will deliver your pills and tincture (if applicable) directly into your hands and stay to answer any of your questions even though the answers are probably on the informational sheet she included in your package. I doubt I could find anyone more exceedingly professional in this business than Mary Cleveland!" ~G
"I really thought that these pills gave me an edge in my recovery after I had my son. I had good milk production, I was not weepy when I took the pills and I usually felt great!" ~Mom of E
"I was very happy with my experience! Not only did Mary pick up the placenta from the hospital she also delivered it to our home! And the pills were very helpful for me during my PP period especially when I would get very upset because I had low milk supply from latch issues. And Mary was even wonderful about being supportive through that!! The tincture has also helped boost my energy since the pills ran out as I work full time and can get VERY tired!" ~S
"I was diagnosed with PPD after my first son, along with some other things and was prescribed medication. After being on the medicine a while and not liking the way it made me feel, and how drowsy it made me I just stopped taking it. This is our third child and our first time trying Placental Encapsulation. I did experience the baby blues around day 3, however it seemed to only last that one day. There was a small window of time where I stopped taking the pills, around the second week. Those few days I was irritable, I had no patience with my other two children ages 6 and 2, I found myself crying most of the day, with the worst part being at night, trying to put my boys to bed and handle a newborn. It was rough!! Once I started taking the capsules again those feelings went away, I had plenty more patience for my boys and didn't find myself crying during the day, and no more episodes of flat out bawling at night.
I notice a huge difference in my mood and the amount of energy I have this time around, I absolutely recommend this service to any and every mother that is interested!!
I also want to note that it was a pleasure working with Mary, I was concerned the baby may have had an intolerance to the capsules themselves, I emailed Mary and we discussed this possibility and she helped me work through the issue. I felt like I was chatting with a friend, she was very helpful and supportive of my concerns. (we later did find out that the baby did not have an intolerance to the capsules)." ~A
"The placenta pills have helped me stay sane after the birth of my son. I especially realize the effects of the pills when I forget to take them. My husband will say, "Honey, have you taken your pills?" And I send a quick thanks for Mary and her placenta encapsulation services. They keep me balanced." ~L
"When I was taking the pills I experienced that I was more relaxed and I was producing 24 oz more breast milk than I needed which was great for going back to work and storing. I chose encapsulation because I was super worried about post partum depression and since I already have depression, I was at high risk. I did not have baby blues or post partum depression and I believe it was because of the pills. I thank Mary for having this option and opportunity :)" ~Sara
"I had my placenta encapsulated with my first pregnancy so I don't have anything to compare my experience to, but I was told that I "bounced back" from my pregnancy very well. I had very little fatigue, baby blues, or feelings of being overwhelmed. I definitely plan to encapsulate my placenta with future pregnancies." ~B
"I couldn't have had a better experience working with Mary. She is friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and a great source of encouragement for the mothers she works with. Placenta encapsulation was a great choice for me, as it helped stabilize my hormones, emotions, and energy level post partum. I would definitely recommend placenta capsules and tincture to any mother looking for a natural way to increase energy, encourage milk production, and combat hormonal mood swings in the weeks after birth. I enjoyed working with Mary." ~M
"Mary is so sweet and provides excellent service. I had such an unbelievable amount of energy while taking the capsules, despite little sleep and caring for a 4-year-old, 2-year-old and newborn. " ~A
"I am very happy thus far with my experience with placenta encapsulation. I didn't try it with my first child, but I did decide to give it a try with our second baby. I have had no problem breastfeeding, as I did with my first child, and I don't have an overwhelming feeling of guilt like I did with my first. I have been happy and very easily coping with lack of sleep. I am able to stay emotionally and mentally level as I learn to take care of a newborn while having a 20 month old toddler." ~M
"Thank you for providing this service. It was very helpful and I will use it again. I highly suggest it with anyone with mood issues during the postpartum phase. Mary met all my needs both communicative and supportive. We appreciate the above and beyond service. When I discovered my placenta sitting in my fridge forgotten, and called her in a panic. I appreciate that she was able to accommodate our error and promptly get us on the right track. What could have been a very negative experience, she smoothed over and turned positive. Her extra advice regarding breast feeding help was also very valuable." ~E
"I'm a first time mom and was shocked by the amount of energy I had by taking the placenta pills. I could tell if I forgot take one, my energy went way down. I know that by taking the pills that it helped me from having ppd. I suffer from a mild depression and received no ppd after the baby which I was very pleased with! Glad I decided to do the placenta pills and would do it again!" ~K
"I really loved the umbilical cord. I actually cried when I saw it." ~A
"I found out about placenta encapsulation by surfing the Internet and came across Mary's site. After researching, I knew this was the right choice for me. Mary promptly answered any questions I had and made me feel confident in choosing her services. I would highly recommend encapsulation because of the wonderful benefits it provides. For myself it greatly improved my energy level, increased milk production, and lessened my post partum bleeding. After my first delivery in 2008, I suffered from PPD and was put on an anti-depressant. I am relieved to say that after this delivery (my second), I had no signs of PPD (maybe fussing over some silly things to my partner:)) but all in all..I would vouch for placenta encapsulation any day and will use Mary's services in the future if I decide to have another child!!" ~K
"I couldn't have had a better experience working with Mary. She is friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and a great source of encouragement for the mothers she works with. Placenta encapsulation was a great choice for me, as it helped stabilize my hormones, emotions, and energy level post partum. I would definitely recommend placenta capsules and tincture to any mother looking for a natural way to increase energy, encourage milk production, and combat hormonal mood swings in the weeks after birth. I enjoyed working with Mary." ~M
"Mary is so sweet and provides excellent service. I had such an unbelievable amount of energy while taking the capsules, despite little sleep and caring for a 4-year-old, 2-year-old and newborn. " ~A
"I am very happy thus far with my experience with placenta encapsulation. I didn't try it with my first child, but I did decide to give it a try with our second baby. I have had no problem breastfeeding, as I did with my first child, and I don't have an overwhelming feeling of guilt like I did with my first. I have been happy and very easily coping with lack of sleep. I am able to stay emotionally and mentally level as I learn to take care of a newborn while having a 20 month old toddler." ~M
"Thank you for providing this service. It was very helpful and I will use it again. I highly suggest it with anyone with mood issues during the postpartum phase. Mary met all my needs both communicative and supportive. We appreciate the above and beyond service. When I discovered my placenta sitting in my fridge forgotten, and called her in a panic. I appreciate that she was able to accommodate our error and promptly get us on the right track. What could have been a very negative experience, she smoothed over and turned positive. Her extra advice regarding breast feeding help was also very valuable." ~E
"I'm a first time mom and was shocked by the amount of energy I had by taking the placenta pills. I could tell if I forgot take one, my energy went way down. I know that by taking the pills that it helped me from having ppd. I suffer from a mild depression and received no ppd after the baby which I was very pleased with! Glad I decided to do the placenta pills and would do it again!" ~K
"I really loved the umbilical cord. I actually cried when I saw it." ~A
"I found out about placenta encapsulation by surfing the Internet and came across Mary's site. After researching, I knew this was the right choice for me. Mary promptly answered any questions I had and made me feel confident in choosing her services. I would highly recommend encapsulation because of the wonderful benefits it provides. For myself it greatly improved my energy level, increased milk production, and lessened my post partum bleeding. After my first delivery in 2008, I suffered from PPD and was put on an anti-depressant. I am relieved to say that after this delivery (my second), I had no signs of PPD (maybe fussing over some silly things to my partner:)) but all in all..I would vouch for placenta encapsulation any day and will use Mary's services in the future if I decide to have another child!!" ~K
