Jane was born and bred in the north of England and her passion for “all things birth” began when she home-birthed her two daughters in 1995 and 1998. Over the next few years she and her family moved to Texas, USA and whilst raising her two girls, she studied with DONA International to become a certified Birth Doula. Whilst working…
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by Stephanie Liljedahl He tentatively raised his hand and said “I read on the internet… Well, they have these articles that I saw online.  About.  Well.  Things you can do with the placenta.  And… (he takes a deep breath) Well.  Does it work?” So much courage this man had.  We were in a hospital conference room, a very mainstream hospital…
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Your Name & Business Name: Kristin Beckedahl, BodyWise BirthWise Business State: Australia Business City: Perth, Australia Kristin Beckedahl (B.Nat, GradDip CBE, ATMS, PBi, APPA) is a Naturopath, Childbirth Educator, Doula and Dual Certified Placenta Encapsulation Specialist.For the past 16 years she has holistically supported women and families within her various roles throughout preconception, pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Her interest in placenta services began…
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by Kirrah Holborn B.ClinSci, APPAC Many mothers and placenta encapsulators have been eagerly awaiting results from research approved by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). Their most recent study, part of a larger pilot, was published on the 3rd November in The Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health and looks at the effects on iron status when women consume…
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Samantha is a trained Placenta Specialist through the Association of Placenta Preparation Arts (APPA).  Samantha has also been an accredited leader for an international breastfeeding organization, providing mother-to-mother support, for 3 years. She completed her bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education  in 2006. Having 4 children herself, Samantha understands the importance of the postpartum period and believes strongly in nourishing the body during…
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