October 3-7  |  Starting at $500

Placenta Encapsulation for families delivering at Virtua Voorhees, NJ

Planning to give birth at Virtua Voorhees or the Midwifery Birth & wellness Center? Virtua is known for its family-centered care, and I’m here to support you in the weeks after you leave the hospital. I specialize in placenta encapsulation for birthing parents in Voorhees, Berlin, Cherry Hill, Moorestownand the surrounding Camden, Burlington, & Gloucester County area.

My body knows how to heal itself, and it's doing so at this moment. - Louise Hay
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Supporting Your Postpartum Recovery

The transition to motherhood is profound. Virtua Voorhees provides excellent medical care, but postpartum support often ends at discharge.

Placenta encapsulation offers a holistic addition to your recovery plan:

  • Hormonal Balance: Helps manage the drastic drop in hormones after birth.

  • Energy Restoration: Many mothers report feeling less fatigued after taking their placenta capsules.

  • Emotional Well-being: May help reduce anxiety and support a smoother emotional transition.

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The Process for Virtua Voorhees

  1. Preparation: When you arrive at Virtua Hospital or the Birth Center, let them know you will be keeping your placenta. You will need to sign a release form when you’re admitted.

  2. Coordination: Once you have given birth, contact me and we’ll corrdinate pickup.

  3. Encapsulation: I use a traditional method involving steaming and dehydration to preserve nutrients and safety.

  4. Pickup/Delivery: I deliver your capsules directly to your home.

  5. Local Service Area I proudly serve families in Marlton, Deptford, Cinnaminson, and all of South Jersey, Philadelphia, and Delaware.

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Pregnancy & Postpartum Support Near Virtua Voorhees

Virtua Voorhees serves a large family-oriented community. Here are local resources to support your recovery:

  • Lactation Support:

    • Kara Thornton, BA, IBCLC, owner of Via Lactea, provides expert, evidence-based lactation support including prenatal and back to work lactation consultations, offering both in-home and office visits in South Jersey and Philadelphia.

  • Chiropractic Care:

    • Foley Chiropractic: Specializes in Webster Technique (pregnancy/postpartum alignment) in Bellmawr, NJ.

  • Pelvic Floor Therapy:

    • 3-D Pelvic Health: Pelvic floor physical therapy for postpartum recovery, helping mothers restore core strength and address issues like incontinence or pelvic pain after birth.

  • Child Birth Preparation Classes:

    • In Bloom Birthwork: Evidence Based Birth® childbirth education classes and workshops, empowering parents to advocate for themselves and navigate the hospital system with confidence .

Many of our problems in US maternity care stem from the fact that we leave no room for recognizing when nature is smarter than we are.
— Ina May Gaskin

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