The Association of Placenta Preparation Arts, the unparalleled resource for professionals looking for superior training or certification in the placenta arts (as well as parents and others seeking to learn more about placenta encapsulation).
APPA On Demand is a placenta encapsulation certification training designed to completely prepare you to start your placenta encapsulation practice at your own pace. From anatomy, to research and safety, you will feel confident to serve your community.
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APPA Fast Track Placenta Encapsulation Certification course is for the already trained placenta encapsulator. This pathway is for you to build on to your confidence and knowledge so you can help elevate the placenta encapsulation industry.
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Same gold standard placenta encapsulation certification training course as APPA Advance On Demand but with a twist. You work through the course 1 on 1 with the Director! This is perfect for someone who prefers a more structured learning style.
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The Association of Placenta Preparation Arts, LLC (APPA) is so much more than a basic weekend workshop on placenta encapsulation. Considered the “Bachelor’s Degree in Placenta Arts,” APPA is the most comprehensive placenta preparation training available. APPA is an ever-evolving, dynamic, international placenta preparation training and certification program.
Built on the collective wisdom and accomplishments of industry pioneers, APPA elevates the standards for safety and ethics in placenta encapsulation education by combining time-honored traditions with scientific evidence.
Placenta preparation is not a fad. It is an ancient art and tradition, with a growing body of modern research. Myths and misconceptions around placenta preparation abound, but we believe this ancient art does not have to be shrouded in mystery—we’re here to provide high-quality information and education in all aspects of placenta preparation, evidence, safety, and best practices. Training with APPA will empower you to become a highly-trained respected resource in your local community.
I (Heather Meyer, Director of APPA) recently wrong a blog post on placenta encapsulation and milk supply. It’s a legitimate concern that comes up with lactation consultants. You can read the original blog post here. You can also read it below: If you’ve been down the rabbit hole of researching placenta encapsulation, you’ve probably come across two very different conversations. On
…you do have other options if you’d like to use or memorialize your placenta.
A Closer Look at Pilot Trials in Maternal Placenta Consumption Human placentophagy in the form of placenta encapsulation is a growing trend worldwide. Until now, the evidence for the practice among humans has been largely anecdotal and has not been well studied. Over the past few years, there has been an exciting increase in human placentophagy research. Researchers at the