The placenta is often referred to as the “Tree of Life” due to its role in nourishing and sustaining a growing baby. SF Placenta Encapsulation, offers a unique way to commemorate this incredible organ with custom placenta paint prints. These beautiful keepsakes capture your birth story in a stunning piece of art.
The Significance of the “Tree of Life”
The placenta is a tree of life, bringing in oxygen and expelling toxins and waste. It’s a symbol of how humans have evolved alongside trees, both essential for life. The fact that the organ that grows us, looks just like a tree, is no coincidence.
This poetic relationship between the placenta and the tree of life represents the deep connection between mother and child and the natural world. The intricate patterns of veins and arteries in the placenta mirror the branches of a tree, symbolizing the life-giving bond formed during pregnancy.
The Artistic Process
Creating a placenta paint print is a careful and thoughtful process. Maternal blood or non-toxic tempera paint in the color of your choice can be used to create these prints.
Steps to Creating a Placenta Paint Print
- Collection: After the birth, the placenta is collected and prepared for the print.
- Painting: Using maternal blood or chosen paint and carefully applied to the placenta using gloves or q-tips, capturing intricate details.
- Printing: Paper is then carefully pressed to the fetal side placenta in a certain pattern to pick up as many of the details as possible.
- Cleaning: All paint is thoroughly removed from the placenta before any encapsulation process begins, so the encapsulated placenta remains safe for consumption.
- Framing: The final print can be framed and displayed as a beautiful reminder of the unique bond between mother and child.
How to Order Your Placenta Paint Print
If you’re interested in your own placenta paint print, this service is available as part of the placenta encapsulation package. You can choose the color and style that best represents your personal story. These prints make for a cherished keepsake that you can treasure for years to come.
For more information on ordering a placenta paint print and the benefits of placenta encapsulation, please contact SF Placenta Encapsulation directly. Celebrate the miracle of life with a unique and beautiful piece of art that honors the incredible journey of motherhood.