Frequently Asked Questions

I'm birthing in a hospital. How do I handle getting my placenta released?

Most hospitals are used to releasing placentas. Be sure to let your provider know ahead of time that you plan to keep your placenta, and inform the staff when you get to the hospital. They will have you sign a release form.

What do I do with my placenta in the hospital room?

We will provide you with a small cooler to bring with you. Staff will provide you with ice to fill the cooler when it comes time to store the placenta. This will keep it temperature controlled until we arrive. Make sure the ice does not melt before refilling. If you live nearby, you can also have someone take the placenta home and store in the refrigerator - We can meet them there for a pick up.

What safety precautions do you use?

All of my equipment is washed in hot soapy water, followed by a bleach solution soak in between uses. I also use a hospital grade solution after bleaching. we renew our bloodborne pathogens certification every year, and hold a current food handlers certification. Both your safety and ours are very important to us.

What is your turnaround time?

We promise to get your capsules delivered to you within 72 hours of pick-up, and sometimes sooner than that. Placenta tinctures take 6 weeks to complete.

Can I still encapsulate if my placenta goes to pathology?

Unfortunately, it is not recommended to consume a placenta that has been sent to pathology. Ask the hospital staff if they can cut a small piece off of the placenta to examine instead of taking the entire thing.

Why do you not encapsulate inside customers' homes?

We unfortunately do not encapsulate anywhere other than our home. We have found there are too many variables when encapsulating in a client's home that we cannot control to ensure the safety for everyone involved. We have found it is safer when we can control the environment and babysit the dehydrator overnight as it does its drying magic!