Postpartum Wellness · SoCal Doulas
Placenta Encapsulation
Your placenta is one of the most nutrient-rich things your body will ever produce. Our encapsulation services help you honor that, and support your recovery from the inside out.
- Vegan capsules, gluten, soy & corn free
- Cooler drop-off at your door
- BPA-free glass storage jar
- Mood disorder handout included
- Serving all of Southern California
Your Body Grew Something Extraordinary
The placenta spent nine months nourishing your baby, filtering nutrients, producing hormones, and regulating everything from oxygen to immunity. After birth, many families choose to honor that work by returning those nutrients to the body that created them.
Placenta encapsulation is the process of carefully preparing your placenta into capsules you take during the postpartum period. Many mothers report faster physical recovery, more stable mood, improved energy, and better milk supply, especially in those demanding first weeks.
"The postpartum period is one of the most physically and emotionally demanding transitions a person can experience. Encapsulation is one way to give your body every possible advantage going in."
Energy Support
Iron and B vitamins in the placenta may help combat postpartum fatigue during the fourth trimester.
Mood Stability
Hormones like progesterone and estrogen preserved in capsules may support emotional balance post-birth.
Milk Supply
Many mothers report increased milk production when taking placenta capsules in the early postpartum period.
Physical Recovery
Stem cells, growth factors, and oxytocin in the placenta may support faster healing and uterine recovery.
The Benefits
Why Families Choose Encapsulation
A note on benefits: Placenta encapsulation is a wellness practice with a long history in traditional medicine. While many families report significant benefits, the scientific research is still developing. Always consult your healthcare provider if you have specific medical questions.
Combats Postpartum Fatigue
The placenta is rich in iron — a mineral that drops significantly after blood loss during delivery. Replenishing iron through encapsulation may reduce the deep exhaustion many new mothers experience.
Hormonal Balance & Mood Support
Estrogen, progesterone, and cortisol plummet after birth — a biological trigger for baby blues. Placenta capsules contain these hormones in bioavailable form, which may help soften the hormonal cliff.
Breast Milk Production
Prolactin — the primary milk-production hormone — is found in the placenta. Many encapsulation clients report a noticeable increase in milk supply, particularly in the early days.
Faster Physical Recovery
The placenta contains oxytocin, stem cells, and growth factors that may support uterine contractions, tissue repair, and overall healing.
Sleep & Stress Resilience
CRH (corticotropin-releasing hormone) in the placenta plays a role in regulating stress response, which may support your nervous system's ability to cope with sleep deprivation.
Rooted in Tradition
Placentophagy has roots in Traditional Chinese Medicine dating back centuries. Encapsulation is a modern, accessible version of an ancient tradition honored across many cultures.
TCM vs. Freeze Dried
Preparation Methods
Warming · Gentle · Balanced
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
The TCM method involves steaming the placenta, optionally with warming herbs like ginger and lemon — followed by gentle dehydration, grinding into powder, and encapsulation. This process focuses on restoring warmth and energy, supporting hormonal balance, and returning the body to a centered state after the "opening" of birth.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine philosophy, birth leaves the body in a "cold" and depleted state. The warming preparation is designed to counteract this by bringing heat and nourishment back into the body.
Best for: Families drawn to traditional approaches, those who prefer a gentler preparation, and anyone with a history of feeling cold or depleted after birth.
Maximum Potency · Raw · No Heat Exposure
Freeze Dried Method
Freeze drying involves carefully cleaning, slicing, and freeze-drying the placenta in its raw form, without any steaming or heat-based preparation. This method skips the steaming process entirely to preserve up to 95% of the placenta's natural hormones, enzymes, and nutrients, giving you the most bioavailable and potent version possible.
Because no heat is applied, the delicate hormones and growth factors that can be degraded by the steaming process remain fully intact.
Best for: Families seeking maximum potency and hormonal preservation, those who prefer no herbal intervention, and anyone who wants the most bioavailable preparation available.
Choose Your Preparation
Our Packages
Traditional Method · Rooted in tradition. Gently warming.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Encapsulation
$250
TCM · Steamed Preparation
- Placenta pills prepared using the TCM method
- Complimentary placenta print
- Complimentary cord keepsake
- Optional mother's broth
- BPA-free glass storage jar
- Vegan capsules — gluten, corn, soy & preservative free
- Cooler drop-off at your door at time of purchase
- Clear instructions for storage and pick-up
- Mood disorder handout for postpartum support
Maximum Potency · Highest hormonal preservation. No heat.
Freeze Dried Placenta Encapsulation
$300
Freeze Dried · Raw Preparation
- Placenta pills using our freeze-dried method
- Complimentary placenta print
- Complimentary cord keepsake
- BPA-free glass storage jar
- Vegan capsules — gluten, corn, soy & preservative free
- Cooler drop-off at your door at time of purchase
- Clear instructions for storage and pick-up
- Mood disorder handout — baby blues vs. postpartum depression
- Preserves up to 95% of natural hormones, enzymes & nutrients
Most Complete · For families who want the most nutrient-rich start.
The Vital Bloom Placenta Package
$375
Freeze Dried · Full Keepsake Bundle
- Freeze-dried placenta capsules — highest potency method
- Complimentary placenta print
- Cord keepsake shaped and dried with care
- 8-oz healing balm — infused with herbs & placenta powder
- Placenta tincture for long-term hormonal support
- BPA-free glass storage jar
- Vegan capsules, gluten, soy, corn & preservative free
- Cooler drop-off at your door at time of purchase
- Mood disorder handout for postpartum mental health
Side by Side
Package Comparison
| What's Included | TCM$250 | Freeze Dried$300 | Vital Bloom$375 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Placenta capsules | |||
| Preparation method | TCM / Steamed | Freeze Dried | Freeze Dried |
| Hormone preservation | Good | Up to 95% | Up to 95% |
| Placenta print | |||
| Cord keepsake | |||
| BPA-free glass jar | |||
| Vegan capsules | |||
| Mood disorder handout | |||
| Cooler drop-off included | |||
| Optional mother's broth | — | — | |
| Placenta tincture | — | — | |
| 8-oz healing balm | — | — | |
| Price | $250 | $300 | $375 |
Please Read Before Ordering
Order & Cancellation Policy
We take on a limited number of placenta and breast milk clients each month to ensure personalized care and attention. When you place an order, you reserve one of those limited spots, meaning we turn away others for that timeframe. Because of this:
Placenta Encapsulation and Freeze-Dried Breast Milk services are non-refundable and cannot be canceled.
We do understand that unexpected medical situations can arise. If your placenta is sent to pathology and is no longer available for encapsulation, we will issue a 50% refund.
- Orders cannot be canceled for any reason once they're placed
- Meconium-stained placentas are still safe to encapsulate and are not a reason for cancellation or refund
- If you place an order, you're securing your spot and our time, we're honored to serve you, and we take that commitment seriously
If you have any questions or want to double-check anything before ordering, we're happy to chat. Thank you for understanding and for trusting us with this sacred part of your journey.
The Process
How It Works
You Order & We Deliver
Purchase your package online. We drop off a cooler at your door before your due date so everything is ready when labor begins.
Placenta is Collected
After delivery, your placenta is placed in the cooler with clear storage instructions. Your care team or partner follows the simple pick-up process.
We Prepare Your Capsules
Your placenta is carefully prepared using your chosen method — TCM or freeze-dried — in a clean, dedicated space. We typically return capsules within 2–3 days.
You Begin Your Recovery
Your capsules, keepsakes, and any add-ons are delivered back to you in a beautiful package — ready to support your postpartum journey from day one.
Common Questions
Placenta encapsulation with concierge care.
Cooler drop-off at your door, BPA-free glass storage, vegan capsules, and clear instructions for storage and pick-up. Serving all of Southern California.
Mood disorder handout included with every package.
The statements on this page have not been evaluated by the FDA. Placenta encapsulation is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition. Always consult your healthcare provider with any postpartum health concerns.