Placenta
Encapsulation

Professional, trusted, 5-Star placenta encapsulation in San Diego County.

Nourish & Heal

The postpartum period is a profound time and one deserving of support, honor, nurturing and rest. Placenta encapsulation is a natural way to support a smoother postpartum transition, promote faster healing, lessen bleeding, establish more balanced moods, lessen postpartum hair loss and increase milk production.

The placenta is truly a life sustaining organ containing many essential hormones, vitamins, and minerals which are available to you for consumption after birth. The purpose of placenta encapsulation is to reintroduce all these nutrients back into your body and help restore balance. The placenta was made by your body to sustain the growth of your baby and now it can be used to nourish you during the postpartum period!

Only the best for you + baby

  • I source the highest quality materials.

  • High quality, light resistant Amber bottles, protect your capsules and tincture.

  • I only use Certified Organic Alcohol for making quality tinctures.

  • Only one placenta is processed at a time, always.

  • Detailed placenta manual sent right to your phone for easy access.

  • Only food-grade material will ever come in contact with your placenta and capsules.

  • Single-use supplies are used whenever possible.

  • Free consultations provided by phone, text and email.

  • Secure & easy online reservation process.

  • Once your space is reserved, I am on-call for your birth.

  • Your package arrives with a locally-sourced sample-size product.

  • Every single detail is treated as the most important.

“I am a midwife and very quickly Joy became my “go-to” for placenta encapsulation.”

— MICHELLE WELBORN, CPM, LM

Pricing

  • Placenta Encapsulation

    Placenta Encapsulation
    Choice of Preparation Method
    Choice of Capsule (Gelatin or Vegetarian)
    Postpartum Guidebook & Resources
    Cord Keepsake
    Placenta Print

    $275

  • Available Discounts

    I live in La Mesa

    $30 off if I pick up the placenta and you have a friend or family member pick up the capsules from my home once they are completed

    $60 off if you have a friend or family member deliver the placenta to my home and also pick up the capsules once they are completed

Available Add-On Products

  • Colorful Placenta Print - $20

    Prepared similarly to the regular Placenta Print, I use cling wrap to protect the placenta, and use colors of your choice to trace elements on your placenta to create a colorful representation of this life-giving organ. I use watercolor paper and food coloring gel to create the print.

  • Placenta Tincture - $30

    A placenta tincture is made with high quality organic gluten-free vodka. You can then use the tincture from the bottle or you can filter it. A tincture has an indefinite shelf life, making it a great resource to prolong the benefits of your placenta to be used during premenstrual, menopausal, or other hormonal times.

  • Postpartum Herbal Soak - $20

    Herbal soaks are a wonderful tool in speeding recovery time and alleviating soreness after birth. The herbs gathered for this mixture help to soothe tender perineal tissue, heal tears and episiotomies, reduce inflammation, and even shrink hemorrhoids after a vaginal birth.

  • Half/Half - $50

    Half Traditional method and half Raw Start method encapsulation. Not sure which encapsulation method you prefer even after speaking with me? This may be right for you. Half of your capsules will be processed with each method and bottled separately.

Two Available Methods

I offer both Raw Start and Traditional methods of encapsulation.

Raw Start - the more ‘potent’ of the two methods, my clients report a larger boost of energy with this preparation.

Traditional - more gentle in nature, clients report a smoother emotional transition.

Included in your service

Clear and Thorough Instructions
What to take to the hospital for your placenta, how to prepare it for transport, what your particular hospital's placenta release policy is, and how to contact me to coordinate pick-up.

Placenta Encapsulation Usage Guide
Receive a detailed manual right to your inbox to view on your phone at any time.

Quick Turnaround
Your placenta products are ready within 24-48 hours hours once I receive the placenta. 

Cord Keepsake
The very cord that connected you to your baby while she grew inside you, can be treasured for a lifetime through umbilical cord dehydration.

Placenta Print
The print is made using the natural blood of your placenta and made on watercolor paper. 

Locally-Sourced Product
Your package arrives with locally-sourced sample-size products.

Your safety stands at the heart of my business.

My experience encapsulating placentas goes back to 2012, and since then I have encapsulated well over 1000 placentas.

I was first apprenticed by my doula mentor and then wanting to dive deeper, completed a top internationally respected placenta preparation training program. After that, I continued my education with hours of independent research and study, got trained and certified with OSHA to handle bloodborne pathogens, and got certified in food handling safety.

Always wanting to stay current with the latest research and methods, I was intrigued when I learned about the Association of Placenta Preparation Arts (APPA) and how it is considered the "bachelor's degree in placenta arts." The program can take up to a year to complete and is considered to be the most rigorous, in-depth, and unwavering in its designated sanitation protocol. Wanting the best training so that I can offer the HIGHEST QUALITY OF CARE to my clients, I signed up for the program. I was impressed with the training, which covered everything from anatomy, research and studies, placenta traditions from all over the world, safety and sanitation, postpartum expectations and mood disorders, and of course “how to” encapsulate. 

All of my experience, as well as my training and certification with APPA has led to one thing: superior client safety and rigorous standards applied to every aspect of your care.

The Most Thorough + Safe Protocols:

  • Upon reservation, you will receive detailed instructions on how your placenta should be cared for before I arrive, according to your birth location's protocols.

  • You are given details about encapsulation options and you choose from either Raw Start or Traditional Methods for dehydration.

  • An electronic contract is provided.

  • Secure electronic payments available, including Zelle, Venmo and Paypal.

  • Full service includes being on-call for your birth, pick up, preparation and delivery with complete privacy & discretion.

  • You or your partner text during labor and after birth.

  • Once I have picked up your placenta, I transport it according to food safety standards, ensuring proper refrigeration and storage.

  • In most cases, I will then start the encapsulation process in my designated workspace as soon as I have returned home. If there is a delay because I have another placenta already processing, your appropriately labeled placenta is stored in my dedicated refrigerator with its temperature monitored at regular intervals.

  • The entire preparation surface is cleaned before and after with a bleach solution, the dilution of which exceeds OSHA protocols. I use as much disposable equipment as possible, and those items that are not disposable are all APPA approved and required to be washed in hot soapy water, rinsed, then fully immersed in a 10% bleach solution for 15 minutes with a final clean water rinse to remove bleach residue. To add an extra level of safety I use concentrated bleach which is 8.25% sodium hypochlorite instead of standard bleach which is 3 – 6% sodium hypochlorite. I also use hospital-grade SaniCloths for cleaning surfaces that don’t come in contact with your placenta.

  • I only work on one placenta at a time – yours. If two clients give birth on the same day I complete the first placenta, fully disinfect and then begin the second placenta. Each receives my full attention to detail and safety. I also work with back-up encapsulators whom I trust, for those instances where I am unable to process yours or I feel I would be too delayed.

  • Your placenta products are clearly labeled and I provide an eBook guide with detailed information on your placenta products and tips on postpartum recovery.

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Dual trained by PBi and The Association of Placenta Preparation Arts, the most extensive & trusted placenta training agency.

Internationally recognized Certificate in OSHA Blood Borne Pathogens, a safety & technique course created specifically for Placenta Preparation Providers.

California Servsafe Food Handler’s Certification, the most trusted food safety course.

Ready to Sign Up?

  • Step 1

    Please fill out the registration form below and I will respond by email to confirm that I am available for your estimated due date.

  • Step 2

    If available, I will send you my Placenta Encapsulation Contract and Intake Form which allows you to choose from the many options I offer. I am also happy to connect for a phone consult if you have any questions.

  • Step 3

    Once I receive the signed Contract, I will send you thorough instructions as well as protocols for your place of birth so you are all ready to go!

Placenta Encapsulation Inquiry

“Joy makes it easy and she’s so amazing to work with. Kind, nurturing and fully understanding of what us mamas are going through.”

— ARIKA D.