Question 1

How do I keep my placenta after giving birth?生產後該如何保存胎盤？

Accepted Answer

The most important note is to place your order and ensure that your family and birthing team is aware of your wishes – whether that is your obstetrician, midwife and/or doula.
最重要的是盡早下訂，並確保你的家人及生產團隊包括婦產科醫生、接生人員或助產士，了解你需要保存胎盤。

Question 2

How the process works? 6個步驟

Accepted Answer

1. Fill out our form and place your order
2. You will receive a placenta collection kit, which includes instructions, a placenta bag and a cooler
3. Inform your doctor before giving birth that you would like to keep your placenta
4. Ask your doctor or healthcare professional to put the placenta into the bag and the bag into the cooler for storage
5. We will collect the cooler directly from the hospital within 12 hours and process it immediately for encapsulation
6. You will receive your bottle of capsules straight to your door within 3-4 days
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1. 填妥表格，並確認訂單
2. 你會收到胎盤收集套裝，包括使用指南、胎盤袋及冷凍盒
3. 生產前通知你的醫生你想保留胎盤
4. 請你的醫生或接生人員將胎盤放進胎盤袋，並將袋放入冷凍盒
5. 我們會在12小時內到醫院收集冷凍盒，並立即處理
6. 膠囊會在3－4天內送到你家中

Question 3

How do I store my placenta?我如何保存胎盤？

Accepted Answer

Upon your order, we will provide you will a Placenta Collection Kit for your healthcare professionals to store your placenta safely. It includes instructions and everything you will need to keep your placenta after birth.
Once your placenta is stored in the cooler provided in the kit, it will keep cool for 30 hours. However, we will collect your sample within 24 hours after you give birth.
We will deliver your bottle of capsules within 3-4 days after your birth date.
收到你的訂單後，我們會為你提供一個胎盤收集套裝，讓醫護人員安全地幫你保存胎盤。套裝包括使用指南以及保存胎盤所需的工具。
一旦胎盤已放好在套裝包含的冷凍盒中，就可以保持冰凍30小時。不過我們會在你生產後24小時內收集胎盤。
膠囊會在你產後3－4日送到你家中。
生產後，我要如何把胎盤送給你們？
我們會直接從醫院或你家中收取胎盤。當你預訂時，我們會要求你輸入預產期，並在該日前通知你，確保你已準備就緒。當你開始分娩以及生產結束時，你（或你的家人）都需要傳短訊給我們。這樣我們就可以立即前往收集胎盤。

Question 4

Are there any reasons the hospital may not allow me to keep my placenta?醫院會不容許我保存胎盤嗎？

Accepted Answer

This is very rare. If there are significant abnormalities of the placenta your healthcare team may send your placenta for further examination. Other conditions, such as signs of infection during labour, may mean that consuming your placenta is not advisable. The most usual reason is that your hospital, doctor or midwife are not aware that you want it to keep your placenta. Clear communication is therefore essential!
一般不會出現此情況。如果胎盤出現嚴重異常，你的醫護團隊有可能需要將胎盤送往化驗。其他情況如生產時出現感染，即代表你可能不適宜服用胎盤。最常見的情況是你的醫院、醫生或助產士不知道你想保留胎盤。所以記得要事前溝通清楚。

Question 5

Are there any situations that would make it unsafe for me to consume my placenta?在甚麼情況下我不適宜服用胎盤？

Accepted Answer

There are a few situations where we would not be able to process your placenta. These are:
If the mother had contraindications such as medical conditions or medications that would make the placenta unsuitable for ingestion
If there is an uterine infection
If the placenta is improperly stored
If the mother smoked during pregnancy or had high heavy metal exposure
Please let us know if you have any specific questions. If you are on medication during your pregnancy we ask you to seek advice from your consultant before deciding on placenta encapsulation.
有一些情況會導致我們無法處理你的胎盤，包括：
如果母親有醫學禁忌症，例如某些疾病或正在服用某些藥物，就可能會令胎盤不宜服用
子宮感染
不當存放胎盤
母親在懷孕期間吸煙，或曾接觸高濃度的重金屬
如有任何問題，請通知我們。如果你懷孕期間有服食藥物，我們建議你先向醫護人員查詢，再決定是否服用胎盤。

Question 6

Can I encapsulate if I’m induced, have a Caesarean section or a medicated birth?如果我引產、剖腹生產，或在生產過程中使用藥物，可否製作胎盤膠囊？

Accepted Answer

Encapsulation is still possible if you give birth with an epidural or if you have a Caesarean section. The placenta acts as a filter, filtering out toxins and sending them back to the mother’s liver to be detoxed from the system. If you are on medication during your pregnancy we ask you to seek advice from your consultant before deciding on placenta encapsulation.
如果你是局部麻醉生產，或剖腹生產，都有機會可以服用胎盤。胎盤的功能就像一個濾網，可以分隔出毒素，並將毒素傳回媽媽的肝臟進行分解。如果你懷孕期間有服食藥物，我們建議你先向醫護人員查詢，再決定是否服用胎盤。

Question 7

Can I use my placenta if I have a water birth?如果在水中生產，可否服用胎盤？

Accepted Answer

Yes, but it is important that the placenta is delivered onto a clean surface such as a sterile pad or towel and not into the birthing pool.
可以，但記得要將胎盤放在乾淨的表面上，如消毒棉或毛巾，而不是直接在水池中。

Question 8

What happens if my placenta is stained with meconium?如果胎盤沾上了胎糞怎麼辦？

Accepted Answer

Meconium is sterile. It does not contain the fecal bacteria that normal stool does and therefore it is not usually dangerous for placental encapsulation. We will advise you once we have checked it.
胎糞是無菌的，並不會像一般糞便一樣含糞便型大腸菌，所以對胎盤膠囊並沒有影響。我們會在檢查後通知你。

Question 9

Can I delay cord clamping if I am encapsulating my placenta?如果我想製作胎盤膠囊，可不可以延遲剪臍帶？

Accepted Answer

Yes. Delayed cord clamping (waiting at least 10 minutes after delivery to cut the cord) is associated with benefits for babies, especially preterm infants. Delaying cord clamping will not have any negative effect on your placenta.
可以。延遲剪臍帶（生產後等待最少10分鐘才剪臍帶）對嬰兒有很多好處，特別是早產兒。延遲剪臍帶對胎盤並沒有任何負面影響。

Question 10

What if I am Group B Strep positive (GBS) or have an infection and need antibiotics, will I still be able to use my placenta?如果我對乙型鏈球菌呈陽性反應，或因為發炎而需服抗生素，我可以服用胎盤嗎？

Accepted Answer

Group B Strep is a common bacterium that does not normally pose health risks to the mother. All bacteria in the placenta are killed during the steaming process, and with Group B Strep we only use the Traditional Chinese Medicine method of placenta encapsulation.
Rarely, Group B Strep can lead to uterine infection. If you developed a uterine infection or fever during your labour, your placenta would not be considered useful in healing, and is likely to be taken to the pathology lab for testing. Otherwise Group B Strep is not contra-indicated in placenta remedy preparation.
乙型鏈球菌是一種常見的細菌，一般對媽媽的健康並沒有影響。所有在胎盤內的細菌都會在蒸煮的過程被消滅.
在少數情況下，乙型鏈球菌會導致子宮感染。如果你生產時子宮感染或發燒，你的胎盤就沒有藥效，並很有可能會被送到病理學實驗室化驗。在其他情況下，乙型鏈球菌一般都不會與胎盤製作產生禁忌。

Question 11

Can I have my placenta encapsulated if I am storing cord blood and tissue stem cells?如果我想保存臍帶⾎及組織幹細胞，還可以保存胎盤嗎？

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can do both. It is important to ensure your midwife and doctor knows that you wish to have both placenta and cord services. Where possible it should be included in your birth plan.
沒有問題。你需要通知你的接生人員或醫生你想保留胎盤及臍帶血。可以的話，你應該記錄在生產計劃當中。

Question 12

Can I have my placenta encapsulated if I am diagnosed with pre-eclampsia?如果我確診妊娠毒血症，可否製作胎盤膠囊？

Accepted Answer

Placenta encapsulation is not contraindicated for mothers with pre-eclampsia. Many women who have had pre-eclampsia have very successfully used placenta capsules.
患有妊娠毒血症並不是製作胎盤膠囊的醫療禁忌，很多妊娠毒血症患者都成功製作了胎盤膠囊。

Question 13

Can I have my placenta encapsulated if my baby is premature?如果我的嬰兒早產，可以製作胎盤膠囊嗎？

Accepted Answer

Yes, mums of premature babies need all the help they can get bringing in their milk, healing quickly, and balancing post-natal mood. As long as your placenta is examined and cleared for any type of abnormalities after birth we are happy to encapsulate it.
可以，早產兒的媽媽更需要促乳、產後恢復及平復產後情緒。只要你的胎盤已經過檢查沒有任何異常情況，我們就可以為你製作胎盤膠囊。

Question 14

Are there any people who cannot have capsules made from their placenta?會有人的胎盤無法製成膠囊嗎？

Accepted Answer

You cannot have capsules made from your placenta if you have a blood-borne virus such as Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C or HIV. If you are taking any prescription medicines other than those used during pregnancy, please seek the advice of your doctor before having capsules made from your placenta.
如果你有血體液傳染病如乙型肝炎、丙型肝炎或人類免疫缺陷病毒，你就不可將胎盤轉為膠囊。如果你有因為懷孕以外的原因服食任何處方藥物，請在製作胎盤膠囊前諮詢你的醫生。

Question 15

What does it mean to have your placenta encapsulated?胎盤膠囊封裝是甚麼意思？

Accepted Answer

Placenta Encapsulation is the process of turning raw placenta into safe-to-consume capsules, similar to herbal supplements. There are many potential benefits of taking placenta capsules for your health.
胎盤膠囊封裝是指將胎盤轉化成適合服用的膠囊，就好似草藥補充品一樣。服用胎盤膠囊有很多潛在健康益處。

Question 16

What can you do with your placenta after birth?生產後的胎盤有甚麼用途？

Accepted Answer

Your placenta can be processed and 'encapsulated', meaning it can be turned in to capsules for you to take in the weeks or months after birth. We can also make some other amazing remedies, such as a tincture, which can be stored for life. 
你可以將胎盤送往處理及膠囊封裝，亦即是可以將胎盤變成膠囊，在生產後幾星期，甚至幾個月內服用。我們也可以將其製作成其他產品，如酊劑，可以保存一輩子。

Question 17

How many pills will my placenta make?我的胎盤可以製成多少粒膠囊？

Accepted Answer

Placentas vary in size so the number of capsules also varies. The number of capsules made from a standard placenta can be anywhere from 150-180. 
胎盤大小有別，可以製成的膠囊數量也有所不同。一般來說，標準大小的胎盤可以製成150－180粒膠囊。

Question 18

How long will my capsules last?膠囊可以存放多久？

Accepted Answer

It is very important that Placenta Capsules are consumed within 12 weeks. They should be stored in a cool, dry dark cupboard, but not the fridge. We strongly advise clients to wash their hands before handling their placenta capsules and avoid leaving the jar open. The tincture, on the other hand, can be consumed throughout the life of the mother. Storage for the tincture is the same as capsules.
胎盤膠囊應在12個星期內服用。膠囊應存放在涼爽、乾燥、黑暗的位置，而不是雪櫃。我們強烈建議你在處理胎盤膠囊前洗手，並每次服用之後關好瓶蓋。而酊劑則可以永久保存，隨時服用。酊劑的保存方法與膠囊一樣。

Question 19

How often do you take placenta pills?我應何時服用胎盤膠囊？

Accepted Answer

Most women are recommended to consume 1-2 capsules three times a day during the first few weeks post-partum. After that you can reduce the dose to 1-2 capsules daily until you have completed all the capsules. You can also adjust your dose to take extra (but we like to recommend no more than 6/day) whenever you feel you may need a little more energy or to boost your milk supply when breastfeeding. Placenta capsules can be taken as needed and there is no single correct dose. You may adjust your dose as you feel right. Listen to your body – it will tell you what it needs!
大部分女性都在分娩後幾星期每日服用三次，每次1－2粒。之後，你可以每日服用1－2粒，直至全部吃完。你也可以按照你身體的需要，在情緒低落或母乳不足的時候服用（但我們建議每日最多只服用6粒）。胎盤膠囊可以按需要服用，沒有標準的服用頻率及劑量。你應聆聽身體的需要，決定服用劑量。

Question 20

Will I experience any side effects when taking my placenta capsules?服用胎盤膠囊會有副作用嗎？

Accepted Answer

We highly recommend you follow the care instructions. Storing your placenta capsules properly, avoiding TCM capsules when ill and not taking more than the recommended dose will reduce your chances of experiencing any side effects. 
However, if you experience any side effect which you suspect is caused by your remedies, please stop taking them immediately. Please inform us without delay and seek medical advice.
Reported side effects are rare but there have been isolated cases of headaches, nausea, dizziness, jitteriness and stomach distress.
我們強烈建議你遵循指示服用。妥善存放你的膠囊，感到不適時停止服用，以及按建議劑量服用，就會減少副作用出現。
不過，如果你懷疑因為服用胎盤而出現副作用，請立即停止服用並聯絡我們及尋求專業協助。
副作用雖然並不常見，但有可能包括頭痛、作嘔、頭暈、坐立不安及胃部不適。

Question 21

When should I not take placenta capsules?我應何時停止服用胎盤膠囊？

Accepted Answer

It is not advised to take your placenta capsules if you have an infection, common cold, flu, fever or an infection such as mastitis. Only once your symptoms have subsided should you start taking your placenta capsules again. We advise you to order Placenta Tincture to complement the capsules. 
Do not take placenta capsules while you are pregnant because of their hormone levels. If you do experience any side effects stop taking the remedies immediately and inform us and seek medical advice.
如果你有發炎如乳腺炎、傷風、感冒、或發燒，你就不應服用胎盤。一旦症狀消退，你就可以開始服食胎盤膠囊。我們建議你預訂酊劑配合膠囊服用。
懷孕時不應服用胎盤膠囊，因為會影響荷爾蒙水平。如果出現副作用，請立即停止服用，聯絡我們及尋求專業協助。

Question 22

Do placenta pills go bad?胎盤膠囊會過期嗎？

Accepted Answer

Yes they can. It’s best to consume them within 6 months and store them in a cool, dry place, but not in the fridge.
會，請在6個月之內服用。請將膠囊存放在乾燥涼爽的地方，但不要放進雪櫃。

Question 23

What is the booking process?預訂有甚麼程序？

Accepted Answer

It’s as simple as filling in our online booking form, selecting the remedies you wish to go for and providing some medical information. We advise you to book early as we can be fully booked months in advance – but if you have only just heard about the benefits of placenta encapsulation do not worry, please get in touch as we will always accommodate last minute bookings.
你只需要在線上填妥表格，選擇你想要的產品，並提供一些醫療資料。我們建議你盡早預訂，因為有時候可能幾個月前已預約額滿。如果你剛剛才了解有關胎盤膠囊封裝的好處也沒有問題，請盡快聯絡我們安排即時預約。

Question 24

How soon will I receive my remedies?我何時會收到產品？

Accepted Answer

We will pick up your sample within 24 hours after your birth. The placenta is then immediately processed and delivered to you in 3-4 days.
我們會在你產後24小時內收集胎盤，之後立即處理，並在3－4日內送到你家中。

Question 25

Do you offer services outside of Hong Kong?你們提供香港以外的服務嗎？

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, for now, Tree of Life only offers placenta encapsulations within Hong Kong.
對不起，Tree of Life現在只為香港顧客製作胎盤膠囊。

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