Placenta
Encapsulation
& Consumption
DIY Placenta Encapsulation
During regular prenatal visits, or a scheduled class for non-clients, learn how to process your own placenta after birth virtually or in-person
Reduce Bleeding
Hormones in the placenta, when consumed raw, may help reduce bleeding in the immediate postpartum and following days
Placenta Holistics
From tinctures and capsules to truffles, salves, and prints, there are many options for using the placenta after birth
Placenta Preparation
With a variety of options for preparing your placenta for consumption, short and long-term choices include placenta encapsulation, placenta smoothies, placenta tinctures, placenta truffles, and more. Your baby’s blood can be typed from the blood in the placenta at the time of processing and artistic keepsakes are available. For home birth clients, you are routinely shown your placenta for educational purposes and you may provide all your own smoothie ingredients or thick water color paper or canvas for printing and the placenta can be cut up into pieces for the fridge or freezer for raw smoothie consumption. You can be shown how to process your own placenta during a regular prenatal visit at no extra cost. If you want all of these services and ingredients or materials provided for you professionally, details are on this page.
Placentophagy Influences
- Adrenaline
- Oxytocin
- Progesterone
- Iron
- Protein
- Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone
For some mothers, placenta consumption may help:
- Prevent Postpartum Depression
- Remedy Postpartum Depression
- Increase Milk Supply
- Increase Energy Levels


Add-On Service
Placenta prep is available for midwifery or doula clients as an add-on service. If you are not a current client, I am happy to hold a class for you to learn to do this on your own or connect you with others that could provide this service for you as it is too difficult for me to be on call for my birth clients and for placenta clients at the same time. Placenta Preparation includes taking your placenta home after doula care, or coming to your house within the first week after birth for processing and basic postpartum care. For most preparation, the placenta is tinctured or powdered for encapsulation (using traditional, steaming, methods).
Notes of Consideration
Due to the high amounts of adrenaline in the placenta, and many options to improve milk supply and prevent/remedy postpartum depression, all mothers interested in placentophagy should read THIS POST that covers the known pros and cons of placenta consumption as well as how to process your own placenta to help you best decide if this service is right for you.
Placenta Processing Class
$50
Prior to birth, learn to process your own placenta with a variety of methods. We will cover the aspects of choosing placenta consumption, cover the supply lists & help you pre-order anything you may need, and educate about various methods of placenta preparation in the comfort of your own home. Great for clients birthing at the hospital or with another midwife. Free for current Midwifery clients. *These sessions are best scheduled at least 4 weeks prior to your 40 week date in case any additional herbs need ordered (from quality sources) or oils need to begin infusion.
Placenta Processing Packages
Basic – $300
- Cord Keepsake
- Small amount of raw placenta for consumption during processing
- Powder (with encapsulation) OR Tincture
Indulgence – $350
- Basic plus:
- Placenta Print
- Raw Placenta Fruit & Herb Smoothie at Birth
- Complementary Placenta Truffles
- Small amount of raw placenta for consumption during processing
- Powder (with encapsulation) OR Tincture
Add-On Items
The following options can be added to your powder or tincture, or can be made from the powders created during processes.
- +$50 – Combined Tincture & Encapsulation
- +$25 – Esali Thrive *Herbal Powders
- +$25 – Chocolate Placenta Truffles
- +$25 – *Herbal Placenta Salve – 1 oz.
- +$30 – Baby’s Blood Typing
- Contact for custom herbal blends
*Herbal add on options require 4+ weeks to purchase herbs, so may not be available for last minute placenta preparation clients. Please contact with any questions.