This blog is to share my experience as a placenta preparation specialist with families. Wendy is a trained and certified placenta preparation specialist. She prepares the placenta in your home to insure you are in fact receiving your own placenta as well as reducing the risk of your placenta becoming contaminated. She has attended OSHA blood born pathogens training and ensures the highest level of care when handling your placenta! She comes with many great recommendations.



Monday, January 17, 2011

The homones found in your amazing placenta!!

Prolactin-promotes let down and helps you do the same things over and over without feeling like you are doing the same things over and over

Oxytocin-helps relieve pain, enhances bonding, helps uterus contract to non-pregnant state, the 'love' hormone

TSH-(thyroid stimulating hormone) boosts energy and helps in recovering from stressful events

Interferon-stimulates the immune system, protects against infection

Prostaglandins-stimulates involution of the uterus post birth and acts as an anti-inflammatory

Hemoglobin-replenishes iron, which restores energy and helps prevent anemia, a common postpartum condition

Urokinase-reduces bleeding and enhances wound healing

Gamma globulin- immune booster to help prevent postpartum infections

CRT (Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone) reduces stress
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