Placenta Care
Honoring Life’s Beginnings
This video explores the beautiful cultural tradition of placenta care and burial, honoring Native teachings about connection, place, and identity. We invite you to watch and learn how this sacred practice nurtures a child’s bond with their roots.
The Sacred Tradition of Placenta Burial
In many Indigenous traditions, the placenta is treated with deep respect and care after birth. It is carefully wrapped in cloth or birchbark and kept by the family to be buried in the community. This sacred act symbolizes a lifelong connection to the land, ensuring that the child always knows where they come from and has a place to call home. Burying the placenta in this way helps the child feel grounded, both spiritually and culturally, throughout their life.
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