ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In this episode of Chatty Doulas, we sit down with Elisha Hanshue of Sagebrush Doula in Denver for a deep dive into all things placenta.
Whether you’re curious about placenta encapsulation or wondering what actually happens to your organ after birth, Elisha breaks down the science, spirituality, and practical benefits of honoring the placenta.
What We Cover in This Episode:-
Placenta 101: How the placenta develops, how it functions as a protective filter.
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Encapsulation Explained: The differences between the Traditional Chinese Method (steamed with lemon and ginger) and the Raw method for energy, hormone regulation, and postpartum mental health.
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Tinctures, Art, and Keepsakes: How placenta tinctures offer lifelong shelf-life benefits (even into perimenopause!) and creative ways to honor your organ through detailed prints, umbilical cord keepsakes, and amniotic sac art.
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Hospital Protocols & Advocacy: Navigating hospital pushbacks, pathology hand-offs, and understanding true contraindications like chorio or infection versus Group B strep or meconium.
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Business: Sagebrush Doula (Denver, CO) https://www.sagebrushdenverdoula.co
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sagebrush.doula
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Services: Birth & Postpartum Doula Care, Placenta Encapsulation, Placenta Art & Keepsakes
