The placenta is an amazing organ that grows for the sole purpose of nourishing & sustaining fetal life during pregnancy.

It is the only disposable organ that the body creates. Amazing! It is also the only organ that is compatible with two sets of blood types & genes.

It produces hormones necessary to sustain pregnancy & healthy fetal development.

The maternal blood supply carries oxygen, nutrients, & food to the fetus through the umbilical cord that is inserted into the placenta on the fetal side. However, the maternal & fetal blood never mix.

The baby’s waste products are absorbed into the umbilical cord & passed through the placenta into the mother’s bloodstream. Her body disposes of the waste.

However, this does not mean the placenta is a waste organ as it is regularly renewing the blood that circulates to allow a clean transfer.

It acts as a protective filter keeping most bacteria out & passing on antibodies from the mother to the fetus to help keep the baby healthy for some months after birth.

Placenta services are a beautiful way to honor the placenta.

Beyond the services I offer, some people like to take their placenta home from the hospital (which treats it as medical waste) & bury it in the earth. I am happy to facilitate this for any of my birth doula clients.

No, placenta consumption is not FDA approved however neither are vitamins.

Here is a link to a great article about placenta consumption.

The process in which a mother consumes her placenta is called placentophagia & has been occurring for hundreds of years however very few studies have been done on the benefits. There have however been very few reports of negative outcomes.

Anecdotal evidence suggests that placenta consumption may help with:

-Lessening the risks of postpartum depression

-Replenishing iron from blood loss during birth

-Providing the HPL hormone to help establish early & healthy milk supply

-Stabilizing plummeting hormones

-Replenishing B vitamins & energy

-Protection from infection & bleeding due to retained placenta tissue or membranes

-Offers natural pain relief from the labor & birth

*Placenta consumption is not to be used in place of medical treatment for serious illness such as anemia, depression, or low milk supply. There is no guarantee that the placenta will produce these outcomes listed above.

*Each placenta & everyone’s response is different.

*These statements have not been approved by the FDA.

I offer 3 packages:

The Complete Package $375

The Encapsulation Package $300

The Keepsake Package $225

See above section for more details

There are 2 paths to receive a discount of $50 on any placenta services package:

-work with me as your birth or postpartum doula

-meet me in Martinez, CA for pick up & drop off

*cannot be combined/max $50 discount; must be applied at time of purchase

Myself or my backup (husband) pick up curbside between 9 am-9 pm.

You have a choice of either bovine gelatin or vegetable cellulose capsules.

Placenta salve can be used to heal caesarean section incisions after the wound is closed. It can lessen scarring, itching, & discomfort. It can be used 3 days postpartum for hemorrhoids & perineal tearing.

Salves are great for burns, diaper rash, eczema, sunburn, & minor skin irritations. This salve is safe for babies as long as there are no known skin allergies. You’ll want to test a small area of the skin before using it in larger amounts.

*These statements have not been approved by the FDA.

Ingredients: Organic whole herb infused jojoba oil, placenta powder, & beeswax.

As a folk herbalist, I make many potent whole herb infused oils for myself & my clients. Some of my favorites are frankincense (resin), rose, calendula, chamomile, plantain, comfrey, & mugwort.

My standard recipe uses calendula oil & plantain oil for optimal skin care but I’m open to discussing other options.

Regenerative tallow from Stemple Creek Ranch in Marin County, CA is another option depending on availability. Inquire here.

Ingesting a tincture is another way to reap the physical benefits from the placenta besides capsule form.

Tinctures also last longer than capsules. Kept in a cool, dark place they can last for years & some even save them for the menopause rite of passage.

Ingredients: Placenta infused in organic 100 proof vodka

*Can be made with organic cane alcohol upon request

*These statements have not been approved by the FDA.

Between 100-200 depending on the size of the placenta

Placenta prints & cord keepsakes are beautiful pieces of art that many families love to have to honor their journey & connection to their babies.

They can be lovely ways to honor the placenta outside of ingestion. I offer a Keepsake Package for $250 for this purpose.

Placenta prints are on watercolor paper using either cord blood only or food dye.

Cord keepsakes are dehydrated umbilical cords usually shaped into a heart or the world LOVE if the cord is particularly long.

I use a HIPAA compliant program called Doulado for contracts, invoicing, & information sharing so your information is kept safe.

Payments can be made with bank transfers through Doulado or Venmo.

If you have a DCDA (dichorionic diamniotic) twin pregnancy this means there are 2 separate placentas! In this case, there would be an additional fee of $100 as I would encapsulate separately & keep placenta products separate.

All other twin pregnancies would share a placenta so the pricing would be what is listed.

The Keepsake Package will be finished in 2-3 days.

The Complete Package & Encapsulation Package will be finished in 3-7 days with the exception of the tincture which takes 6 weeks to complete.

I do my best to return your package ASAP.

No, placenta services are not covered by insurance.

I might! Reach out to inquire.