Channel 3 MiVT Article: Placenta Encapsulation in VT & NH Tara Carpenter, CPES. Postpartum support for new mothers in Vermont, since 2011. Originally published in 2013. By Gina Bullard STOWE, VT. At first glance it’s hard to tell if Tara Carpenter is a chef or a medical examiner. She’s actually a certified placenta encapsulation specialist. […]
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This photo was taken after a client of mine gave birth via c-section. Before surgery, this mom requested that her doctor insert a piece of gauze into her vagina. This same gauze was used seconds after she gave
When baby is born, he only has 2/3 of his blood is in his body. The remaining 1/3 remains in his umbilical cord and placenta. This blood does not flow into baby until the last stage of labor. What is the last stage of labor? It is that period of time after baby is born until […]
As a Placenta Encapsulationist I am in touch with a lot of placentas. Recently, I had one that was impressive enough to write about it here. This placenta was different…its weight was solid gold in my hands with a rich, vital color. The umbilical cord was smooth and the color of ivory (often they are red/purple […]
Placenta: Hormonal-Rich Remedy for New Mothers Tara Carpenter, CPES. Bringing hormonal support to new mothers in Vermont since 2011. Placenta is recognized by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as having strong Qi (life force energy), scientific research also shows placenta to be incredibly nutritious, containing iron, B12 and protein. Placenta also contains a mother’s own set […]
Women who give birth at home have the luxury of being in complete control over the care and handling of their baby’s placenta. A woman who births in a hospital has to adhere to the guidelines and policies in place at their facility of choice. In some cases, there is no written policy, and mothers […]