Placenta Encapsulation
What is Placentophagy?
Placentophagy is the practice of consuming the placenta after birth. In modern postpartum care, this is most commonly done through placenta encapsulation, where the placenta is carefully prepared, dehydrated, powdered, and placed into capsules for postpartum use. Many families choose placenta encapsulation as part of their postpartum recovery experience for personal, cultural, or wellness-focused reasons.
Your Placenta Encapsulation Experience
Why Encapsulate Your Placenta?
Placenta encapsulation is a personalized postpartum service in which the placenta is carefully prepared, dehydrated, and placed into capsules for postpartum use. Many women choose placenta encapsulation as part of their postpartum recovery experience for personal, cultural, emotional, or wellness-focused reasons.
Throughout history, the placenta has held deep significance across many cultures and traditions surrounding birth and postpartum recovery. While placenta use is discussed differently across cultures and modern medicine, many families view the placenta as a meaningful part of the pregnancy journey and choose to honor it through encapsulation, prints, keepsakes, or other postpartum rituals.
Sweet Miracles offers several placenta service options designed to create a thoughtful and supportive postpartum experience, including placenta encapsulation, flavored capsules, placenta prints, cord keepsakes, and luxury recovery package upgrades.
If you are unsure what you would like to do with your placenta after birth, additional placenta options and educational resources can be found in the Helpful Documents section. Clients are always encouraged to perform their own research and choose the postpartum options that feel best for their individual needs and preferences.
Package and Service Details
Sweet Miracles offers several placenta service options designed to create a thoughtful and supportive postpartum experience, including placenta encapsulation, placenta prints, cord keepsakes, and luxury recovery package upgrades.
Placenta print and placenta art prints- are made by stamping a piece of paper onto your placenta to preserve the unique shape and tree of life pattern your placenta has.
Cord Keepsake- Based on the length of cord received and options are a heart shape or "love".
Three Photos of your placenta- includes top tree of life fetal side, amniotic sac view as able depending on what is given, and maternal side of the placenta. These will be sent to you via text message and are non-professional photography.
Herbal Recovery Baths- provided are two herbal pouches in a muslin drawstring bag containing a custom herbal blend.
Herbal Tea- provided is from Oat Mama and is the postpartum healing blend.
Instructions will always be provided digitally but the recovery package comes with a personalized instructions card, and postpartum recovery guide PDF.
Pick-up and Delivery includes any location within my service area.
Ingredients and Supplies
We strive to use high-quality ingredients and organic options whenever possible. Placenta capsules are stored in amber glass jars designed to support better preservation and long-term storage. Cord keepsakes are carefully packaged in a padded jewelry box wrapped with emerald satin ribbon, while placenta artwork is presented in a black picture frame for display and preservation.
Photos of your placenta are delivered digitally through text message, and all items are thoughtfully packaged together in a coordinated gift bag to create a meaningful and supportive postpartum experience.
Unflavored Capsules- are made from HPMC Pure natural plant Fiber and are Vegan, Gluten free, and Non-GMO.
Berry Capsules- are made from 100% bovine hide gelatin, kosher and halal certified, no preservatives, prions, TSE or BSE, and free of all common allergens.
Placenta Print- Uses the blood on the placenta for the natural print on vintage recycled cotton off-white water color paper and comes in a sheet protector.
Placenta Art- Uses plant based, vegan, gluten free, non-GMO food colorings.
Herbal Recovery Bath- Uses all organic herbs including Calendula, Comfrey, Chamomile, Lavender, Red Raspberry leaf, Yarrow, Uva Ursi, Plantain, and Magnesium mineral flakes.
Natural Components of the placenta
The placenta contains naturally occurring hormones, nutrients, proteins, and iron that supported pregnancy and fetal development.
Research has identified naturally occurring components such as:
- Iron
- Iron is important postpartum to support recovery after normal blood loss during birth and to help maintain healthy energy levels.
- Protein
- Protein plays an important role in tissue repair, healing, and overall postpartum recovery.
- Oxytocin
- Oxytocin is commonly known as the “bonding hormone” and is naturally involved in uterine involution after birth, emotional bonding, and breastfeeding.
- Estrogen
- Estrogen plays a role in many body systems and naturally decreases significantly following birth. These hormonal shifts are commonly associated with symptoms such as vaginal dryness, night sweats, hair shedding, and mood changes experienced after birth.
- Progesterone
- Progesterone is involved in supporting pregnancy and impacts mood-regulating neurotransmitters. Following birth, progesterone levels naturally decline significantly as the body transitions into the postpartum period.
- Cortisol-related hormones
- Cortisol-related hormones are associated with the body’s stress response and physical adaptation during major life and body changes. Sleep deprivation, physical recovery from birth, and hormonal shifts can all impact stress hormone regulation during the postpartum period.
- Prolactin-related hormones
- Prolactin is the primary hormone involved in milk production and works alongside oxytocin during breastfeeding and milk release.
- Trace vitamins and minerals
- The placenta also contains naturally occurring trace nutrients and minerals involved in overall postpartum recovery and normal body function.
Postpartum women often report perceived support with energy levels, emotional well-being, postpartum recovery, and milk supply while using placenta capsules. Individual experiences and results vary from person to person.
Placenta Packages
Distance Fee- Starts at $50
Classic Placenta Encapsulation Package- $250.00
Classic Placenta Encapsulation Package- $250.00
If you live more than 25 miles from Yakima, WA then a one-time distance fee of $50.00 will apply for services. If you are greater than 50 miles from Yakima, then the distance fee is $100.00. Anything further than 100 miles is case by case basis and $2 a mile.
Classic Placenta Encapsulation Package- $250.00
Classic Placenta Encapsulation Package- $250.00
Classic Placenta Encapsulation Package- $250.00
Includes:
- Placenta Encapsulation
- Capsules in Glass Amber Jar
- Luxury Gift Packaging
- Pick-up and Delivery (See distance fee for applicable distances)
Keepsake Placenta Encapsulation Package- $300
Includes:
- Placenta Encapsulation
- Capsules in Glass Amber Jar
- One placenta prints
- Natural blood print, frame included
- Umbilical cord keepsake
- Choices of Heart, Love, or Initials based on cord length
- 3 Photos of your placenta (Maternal side, Fetal Side, and Amniotic Sac View.
- Digital Instructions
- Luxury Gift Packaging
- Pick-up and Delivery (See distance fee for applicable distances)
Recover in Luxury Placenta Package- $500
Includes:
- Placenta Encapsulation
- Capsules in Glass Amber Jar
- Two placenta prints
- One natural blood print, frame included
- One art print on canvas (Choices of brown and green, rainbow, blue and green hues, or purple and pink hues)
- Umbilical cord keepsake
- Choices of Heart, Love, or Initials based on cord length
- Botanical Recovery Soak
- Organic herbal postpartum bath blend for two baths.
- Oat Mama Postpartum Healing Tea
- 3 Photos of your placenta (Maternal side, Fetal Side, and Amniotic Sac View.
- Luxury Gift Packaging
- Educational postpartum guide PDF
- Personalized Instructions Card
- Luxury Gift Packaging
- Pick-up and Delivery (See distance fee for applicable distances)
Educational Resources & Safety Information
What does research say?
Current research on placenta encapsulation is limited and mixed. Some studies report subjective maternal benefits such as improved mood, energy, and satisfaction with postpartum recovery, while other reviews note insufficient evidence to confirm consistent clinical benefits.
Many women who choose encapsulation describe their experience positively, but more large-scale scientific studies are still needed.
Here are some articles for further research:
- CDC
- Effects of Placentophagy on Maternal Postpartum Iron
- Encapsulated Placenta Contains 14 Trace Minerals and Elements
- Presence and Concentration of 17 Hormones in a Human Placenta
- Evidence Based Birth Article on Placenta Encapsulation
Safety & Considerations
Placenta encapsulation is a personal postpartum wellness choice and may not be appropriate in every situation. Research on placenta encapsulation remains limited, and organizations such as the CDC have noted concerns regarding potential contamination or infection risks if placenta preparation is not handled appropriately.
For this reason, Sweet Miracles follows careful handling and preparation practices. All our placentas are dried at 160 degrees Fahrenheit for no less than 24 hours but finish times vary based on size. All our reusable equipment is properly cleaned and disinfected following OSHA standards for disinfection and is designed to kill STIs and blood borne pathogens.
Sweet Miracles reserves the right to decline encapsulation services in certain situations involving infection concerns, contamination risks, substance exposure, or other medical considerations that may affect safety.
Clients are encouraged to discuss any postpartum recovery concerns or questions with their healthcare provider. Placenta encapsulation services are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition.