Placenta Info & FAQs

Benefits

Human Placental Lactogen (HPL)- Stimulates mammary gland function and milk production and regulates maternal glucose, protein, and fat levels.

Prostaglandins- Anti-inflammatory & helps uterus return to its pre-pregnancy size.

Immunoglobulin- Antibodies that help the immune system.

Oxytocin supports the uterus to return to its normal size, supports bonding with your infant & breastfeeding.

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone- Regulates the thyroid gland, it also Increases energy & helps with recovery from stress.

Iron-Helps increases energy, decreases fatigue & depression, helps rebalance maternal stores to fight anaemia.

Urokinase Inhibiting Factor and Factor XIII- Helps stop postpartum bleeding bleeding & enhances wound healing.


Vitamin B6- Helps to protects the immune system. Supports hormone control, has a positive impact on metabolism, emotional & skin disorders.

Vitamin E- Helps to protects skin cells from damage, acting as a natural anti-aging nutrient to support your body.

Storing your placenta

You will be provided with an ESSE connection collection kit to store your placenta safely ready for safe consumption after the birth of your baby.

1. Store placenta in a refrigerator or 'on ice' in a cooler bag/box at or below 8°C (46.4°F) within 30 minutes of its birth.

2. Transfer properly stored placenta to a refrigerator within 12 hours after birth.

3. ESSE Connection will prepare placenta into remedies for you.


Regulations

Fully trained & certified Placenta Specialists have completed training including Food Hygiene, HACCP and Infection Control.

The Food Standards Agency has classified Placenta Remedies as a food product, ESSE connection is registered with the local authority as a food business. Please ask for details if you wish to see them, keeping you safe is a top priority at ESSE connection.

Frequently Asked Questions

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