Prioritizing Safety In Every Step
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         Is Placenta Encapsulation Safe?
The answer comes down to who is handling the process and the standards they follow. We strictly enforce all OSHA guidelines, Universal Precautions, and food handler safety protocols. Being both Bloodborne Pathogen and ServSafe certified, we process everything in a dedicated space using equipment reserved exclusively for placenta encapsulation.

Safety Always First
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  • Dedicated work space for placentas only
  • Placentas are kept refrigerated until processing can begin
  • We work on only one placenta at a time so that there is no chance of a mix-up
  • Dehydration takes place in only a high quality dehydrator with a temperature gauge, never an oven
  • Universal Precautions, OSHA, BBP protocol and ServSafe guidelines are strictly adhered to for your protection and mine
  • Full PPE is worn throughout the process
  • All surfaces are washed and sanitized in bleach solution and hospital grade disinfectant prior to use
  • All personal protective equipment (disposable gloves, aprons, etc.) are used EVERY time
  • All surfaces and equipment are washed, sanitized or disposed of between each use
  • As many disposable items are used as possible (apron, gloves, bowls, knifes, etc)
  • All reusable equipment are sanitized in a bleach solution for at least 10 minutes per OSHA guidelines
  • All items receive a clean water rinse to remove bleach residue
  • Placentas are dehydrated at a temperature of 160 degrees for at least 18 hours to ensure the placenta is fully dehydrated for your safety (no moisture left behind)

Instructions For You

Designate a Support Person:
Ask a partner, friend or doula to manage your placenta. Have them notify your care provider immediately after delivery so it isn't accidentally discarded. I also suggest noting this in your birth plan.

Hospital Storage:
Nursing staff typically place the placenta in a container. Bring a disposable cooler and a gallon-sized Ziplock bag (in case the hospital runs out of containers) to store it.

Keep It Cold:
Fill your cooler with ice from the hospital's ice machine - no need to bring ice or ice packs with you. Periodically check to ensure the ice hasn't melted and the placenta stays chilled for freshness.

Hospital Policies:
Some Valley hospitals require removing the placenta from the premises within a couple hours of birth.  Keep the iced cooler out of sight in your hospital room (or in your vehicle during winter months) until pickup.

Pickup Timing:
Pickups do not occur in the middle of the night, so it may take several hour before pickup happens after delivery. We do our very best to pick up as soon as possible. Please text as soon as baby arrives to alert us that pick up needs to be immediately in the morning.

Pathology Requests:
If your provider requests sending the placenta to pathology for any reason, ask that they take a sample bath than the entire organ.

Circumstances That WOULD be a Contraindication to Encapsulating: 
– Infection present in mom or baby at the time of birth 
– Chorioamnionitis

Circumstances That DO NOT Prevent You From Encapsulating:
– Meconium
– Group B Strep positive
– Medicated Birth
– Cesarean Birth
– Delayed Cord Clamping
– Cord Blood Banking

Get Started

  • Book Your Spot
  • ​Read "Instructions for You" Page
  • ​Choose How You Pay (Go to Shop page to pay by credit card. Venmo, Zelle or cash can be confirmed when filling out agreement and is due at time of pick up.) 
  • Check Your Email for Agreement and complete. (Please do this as soon as possible.)
  • Text Sherri When Baby Arrives