10 May You Should Know
What to do if you can’t or choose not to consume your placenta
In some cases you may not be able to consume your placenta, but don’t give up hope there is still so much you can do with it. Let’s dive in a little each week on ways to keep that memory just for you.
CORD KEEPSAKE
A cord keepsake is made when the umbilical cord (originally attached to the placenta) is cut and dehydrated. Dehydrating preserves the cord, hardening it to make it durable. Usually made into a special shape (such as a heart, spiral, or sometimes the baby’s initials), these keepsakes are powerful mementos of the unwavering connection between parent and baby.
The length of the cord is a factor in keepsake making—the longer the cord, the more material to create the desired shape.
Many families save their cords in keepsake boxes, hang them, use as holiday ornaments, or save in other ways that feel significant. If storing long-term, we recommend doing so in a dry, dark area.
I personally love to paint the cord in gold. It makes the cord look so much nicer especially if you want to hang it for company to see.
KEEPSAKE JEWELRY
Have you heard of breastmilk jewelry a popular way that moms remember their nursing timeframe. Placenta keepsake jewelry is a similar way to remember the process of pregnancy and birth. Jewelry is made when a portion of dried and ground placenta is preserved in resin or a glass tube which is sealed.
In general, the jewelry can be made in any form (ring, pendant, earrings, etc). Usually, a few capsules of dried placenta are needed to make a piece of jewelry. It is also possible to make a piece of jewelry out of dried and ground umbilical cord.
Our Resin specialist Heartfelt Designs is amazing at all the options she offers our families.
Ask your Placenta Encapsulation specialist about creating a piece of jewelry for your memory keepsake.
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