PLACENTA ENCAPSULATION
Your body created this extraordinary organ to nourish and sustain your baby throughout pregnancy.
For many families, placenta encapsulation is a meaningful way to honor that work and support the postpartum transition. Whether you're simply curious or already planning to encapsulate your placenta, I'm here to provide balanced information and help you explore whether this practice feels right for you.
What is placenta encapsulation?
Placenta encapsulation is the process of preparing, dehydrating, and encapsulating the placenta after birth so it can be consumed during the postpartum period. While placentophagy—the practice of consuming the placenta—has roots in traditional and cultural practices around the world, it has gained increasing popularity among modern postpartum families as well.
Research on placenta encapsulation is still emerging. Current studies have not established clear clinical benefits, and major medical organizations do not recommend placenta consumption as a standard postpartum practice. At the same time, researchers continue to investigate the nutrients, hormones, and potential postpartum effects of placenta consumption, and many families report positive experiences with encapsulation.
Some people describe improved mood, increased energy, enhanced milk production, and a greater sense of well-being during the postpartum period. Experiences vary from person to person, and more research is needed to better understand the role placenta consumption may play in postpartum recovery.
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I will come to the hospital or other birth place to retrieve the placenta after baby is born. I’ll fill you in on my pickup protocols in a one-on-one conversation.
Make sure your provider knows that you want to keep your placenta. Talk about it with them in one of your prenatal appointments.
*Let’s also talk about cord clamping!
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There are two methods for encapsulation: lightly steaming the placenta or processing the placenta raw. Each method has its own benefits for certain bodies and seasons, and beneficial herbs can be added during the steaming process if desired.
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The process takes 2-3 days, and I promise to return your capsules within one week postpartum.
Why within one week? Let's chat!
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$350
A $50 deposit is required to reserve space in my calendar, and the balance is due when your capsules are delivered.
Travel fees may apply based on distance for placenta pickup and capsule delivery.
Placenta encapsulation is available for families from Brunswick to Portland and throughout surrounding Midcoast and Southern Maine communities. Travel fees may apply based on distance for placenta pickup and capsule delivery.
Curious about placenta encapsulation?
I'd love to answer your questions, discuss the current evidence, and help you decide whether this practice aligns with your goals for postpartum recovery. There is no pressure and no expectation—just an open conversation and the information you need to make an informed choice.
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