We have been happy to serve families in the greater Portland area for over twenty years.
We may be biased, but we think placentas are truly incredible. They protect, support, and nourish babies during pregnancy. Almost immediately after the birth, the placenta is born. We like to think of the placenta as the most “humble” organ. What other organ leaves the body on its own when its job is done? They are also fascinating to look at, with the blood vessels and cord forming the distinctive “Tree of Life”. Placentas can also tell us a lot about a pregnancy and birth. As midwives, we perform a full examination of the placenta. Please let us know if you want pictures of your placenta, we’re happy to give you the “tour”!
Unfortunately, in our modern society, placentas are often labeled as “medical waste”. In other cultures, people honor and respect the placenta in myriad traditional ways. Some dry and save the cord, or bury the entire placenta in a special place. Another option is to use the placenta to continue to support your growing family. We process your placenta into several preparations including capsules, tincture, tea, and salve. You can use them for months, even years after birth. Whether it’s as artwork, capsules, tincture, or more, we give the placenta a life after birth!
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If you are in the greater Portland area, we are happy to serve you! We work with clients in Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties, in addition to Vancouver, Washington. If you are outside of this area, we still may be able to help you or refer you to other providers we know and trust.
Check out our services menu, meet our specialists, look at our options for placenta artwork, or art diy. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions!