Miscarriage & Loss

When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. For I [am] the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: (Isaiah 43:2-3)

For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: And though after my skin worm destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God: Whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another; though my reins be consumed within me.  (Job 19: 5-27)

He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. (Psalms 147:3)

This is a wonderful link I have found for miscarriage & infant loss support! Please check them out if you have at anytime suffered a loss.Still Birthday

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Heidi Faith

If you are miscarrying right now, or have just found out that when your pregnancy is over your baby will likely not survive, this website is the right place for you.

I am so very sorry.

I pray that this website will help you to:

• learn a little bit about the kind of pregnancy loss you are having
• learn about your baby’s most recent development in the womb
• be able to see an actual picture of a baby that is the same size as yours (only if you wish). For greater accuracy, choose the age that your baby last measured at.
• be able to read about another parent who lost their baby at the same age as yours (only if you wish)
• learn more about the kinds of birth methods you might have for your baby
• find ways to make the birth of your miscarried or stillborn baby meaningful
• explore farewell celebrations that will help you grieve in a healthy way
• come back to this site later, to utilize long term support services and resources listed here, and when you’re ready, to share your story, if you wish. You are always welcome back.

Another site is M.E.N.D. "Mommies Enduring Neonatal Death"  the publish a bi-monthly newsletter that can be read,  downloaded, & shared by visiting http://www.mend.org/support/news_library.asp

or by requesting a subscription here http://www.mend.org/support/news_subscriptions.asp

 I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. 

My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth. 

He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber. 

Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. 

The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand

The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night. 

The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. 

The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.  (Psalms 121)

“And though my heart is torn, I will praise You in this storm.”

Why Choose Placenta Encapsulation?

"Encapsulated placenta is ingested by mom to replenish the beneficial vitamins, minerals, hormones, proteins, and other nutrients that she has lost during labor and birth. This helps to restore balance, assist in the prevention of “baby blues” and the more serious postpartum depression (PPD), increase milk quality and supply, shorten healing time, increase her energy levels, and provide an over-all feeling of wellness."

                                               Your Placenta Was Amazingly Created!

I do not believe we fully understand the magnificence of this instrument that God has designed in supporting babies for the nine plus months before birth. It does such an amazing job of nourishing and supporting your growing baby in the womb and yet it is often regarded as nothing more than "medical waste" after it is born. In many other cultures, the placenta is honored in a variety of ways and considered medicinally beneficial to both the mother and child. Just as it protected, nourished, supported and sustained its baby, the placenta, when carefully prepared for consumption, continues its job by:

Supporting lactation

Facilitating an easier postpartum recovery

Increasing maternal energy

Easing life transitions

Avoiding postpartum depression

                                                                    Placenta Tincture

You may opt to have a tincture made with your placenta in the course of the encapsulation preparation or in lieu of encapsulation. Some mothers do choose to bury the placenta and reserve only a small piece for tincture. Tinctures rest for six weeks after the birth and can be used on their own in times of transition, stress and illness or in conjunction with your capsules. A small portion of the Placenta Tincture can be used to create Placenta Essence and Homeopathic Placenta Remedy if the parents so decide.If you decide you want a tincture made after the placenta has been encapsulated, a different tincture can be made using a small portion of your capsules, about 1-2 per ounce. Detailed instructions are provided for use of tinctures.

Example placenta kit

Placenta Kit May Include:

Placenta Encapsulation

Placenta Tincture

Placenta Prints

Umbilical Heart/Spiral

Complete Information on Usage and Dosing

Phone and Email Support for Hospital Placenta Release

                                                                  How Should You Prepare?

If you are having a homebirth, your midwife or doula will usually double bag it and ask if you want it refrigerated, frozen or thrown out. If  it is agreed that the  process will begin within 48 hours of the birth then it's fine in the fridge. It should be stored in the back of the fridge where the temperature remains more constant than by the door. If preparation will not begin for more than 48 hours, it should be double freezer bagged (gallon size is perfect) and placed in the back of the freezer until the day before scheduled when it should be placed in the back of the fridge to start to thaw.

If you are having a hospital birth, make sure you speak to your provider and nurse manager at your birth place ahead of time. You do not need to specify that you are encapsulating your placenta but you should tell them you are bringing the placenta home for religious/cultural reasons that require the placenta remain untainted by chemicals and fixing agents. Your care provider should note it in your chart and be sure to note it on your birth plan as well. Be sure to fill out and have your care provider sign off on the provided Placenta Release Form. Each hospital has their own policy regarding placenta release and may have their own form for you to sign as well.  You will want to have a cooler as part of your "for the hospital" plan.


Here is a link to placentabenefits.info there you can find many useful & informative articles on the placenta. http://placentabenefits.info/articles.asp#legal

I do not recommend processing your own placenta.

It is most beneficial as soon after the birth as possible,

when you should be resting and not working!

Spinning Babies

http://www.spinningbabies.com/techniques/activities-for-fetal-positioning/inversion

Visit this link for information regarding baby's position and techniques to help "spin" baby!  Also, Belly Mapping and a great wealth of knowledge for pregnancy & beyond!

Gently, Peacefully, & Joyfully Entering the World