The supplies used during the encapsulation process are all stainless steel and food-grade plastic. All equipment is washed with hot soapy water and sterilized with a bleach solution after each use. The preparation area is fully cleaned and sanitized with bleach solution prior to and after processing of the placenta. All equipment is thoroughly washed and sanitized after use.

Make sure to talk to your placenta encapsulation specialist regarding logistics and preparation before pick up to make sure that you have all the resources you need for the successful transportation of your placenta.

Placenta pills should not be taken if the body is fighting off a common cold, flu, or infection (including COVID-19). If you should get a breast infection (mastitis), the pills should not be taken until the infection is cleared. If symptoms such as chills, fever, sneezing, aches, flushed cheeks, or hot palms and feet, should occur, stop taking the capsules until the body has fought this off.

Yes, your package includes professionally labeled bottles and an information card for suggested use. We will discuss this information together to help assure your understanding and provide an opportunity to ask questions. Consultations are available to mothers prior to placenta encapsulation, and continued phone/text support is available to all clients after services are complete.

Yes, absolutely. Please speak with your health care provider so they know you plan to take your placenta home with you.

Raw Start Dehydration Method: the placenta is thinly sliced raw, prior to dehydration. People who take raw pills have experienced high bursts of energy, with almost immediate effects.

Traditional Method: inspired by the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) preparation of lightly steaming the placenta before dehydration. People who take TCM pills report a tonifying effect, or a building of energy.

Your placenta encapsulator will coordinate with you and members of your support team so they are made aware of when you go into labor. Once your baby is born, you or your support team will contact your encapsulator and they will come to your birth location to pick up your placenta.

If you are having a homebirth, your midwife will usually double bag your placenta and ask if you want it refrigerated, frozen or thrown out. Follow the guidelines mentioned above for handling and storage guidelines. It is helpful to talk with your care provider about your wishes for the placenta before you go into labor.

If you are having a hospital birth, be sure to speak with your primary care provider ahead of time. Find out what your hospital’s policy is for the release of placenta. Tell your primary care provider you plan to take your placenta home after birth. This should be noted in your chart and mentioned in your birth plan. You may also need to sign a release/waiver to take home your placenta.