encapsulated placenta discussion

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Hello,

I've been interested in the discussion on Lactnet these past few days regarding

encapsulated placenta and supply issues.

I have had quite a few LLL (and now LC contacts) with moms who have had home

births over the past 4 years. Some of these moms have told me that they are

taking encapsulated placenta. I have seen all of them because of supply issues.

So I am thinking that it may be one of the factors and have shared these

concerns with these mothers.

Being in PP, we are in a unique situation population wise as we are probably

more likely to be working with the homebirthing families than LCs in a hospital

setting and I was wondering what others have noticed.

I would like to say that I am not an alarmist, but when I see moms who should

have a more robust supply, doing everything possible to increase it, and the

only common denominator is the placenta caps, I think its worth further

investigation and considering discontinuing for a short period, not unlike the

suggestion I make to moms with a diminishing supply who are taking the mini

pill, to stop for a few days, breastfeed constantly and see what happens.. if

its the problem, they should notice a difference pretty soon..

Another question to put on our intake forms as I rarely think to ask this and

what would the category be.. herbs, medications, foods.. doesn't fit any of

them!

Have any of you seen this possible correlation as well?

Celina D, IBCLC, LLLL