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    Text (949) 533-3036

    Email Courtney@ocplacentaencapsulation.com

    After you fill out the Interest Form you will receive an email with instructions and everything you need to know about how it works.

  • Prices start at $350. Add-ons, customizations and delivery fees may be extra. Please inquire! 949-533-3036

  • Bring a small (minimum 12”x12”) cooler with you to the hospital. Just let your nurses know that you would like to keep your placenta and they will have you sign a release form. Be sure to let me know what hospital you will be giving birth at and I will let you know their specific policies and procedures and we can coordinate pickup. The placenta is ok on ice or refrigerator for 7 days. I try my best to be there within 2 hours depending on time of day. **If outside my delivery zone, pickup may take longer so please reach out so arrangements can be made.

  • The amount of capsules depends on the size of the placenta. Using the Traditional Chinese Method of encapsulation, it usually ranges anywhere from 70-150. Average is about 100. Capsule size is 00.

  • If you are outside the 20 mile delivery zone then there will be an extra charge. If you are outside of Orange County arrangements can usually be made to accommodate. We are soon expanding outside of Orange County! Check back soon.

  • Absolutely! Just let your nurses know and the rest of the process is the exact same.

  • No problem! Just let your midwife know and they will package it up for you. Just store it in your  refrigerator and text me know so we can coordinate pick up ASAP.

  • This is actually pretty common and it isn't contraindicated if prepared properly. As long as the person preparing the placenta is properly trained and the placenta is prepared using the TCM method and cooked at the proper temperature to kill the bacteria. I recommend this method over the raw method and this is the way I prepare all placentas unless otherwise requested.  

  • Placenta Encapsulation should be done by someone with the proper training and education. I am a Licensed Midwife and have been encapsulating placentas in Orange County since 2009. I am trained in handling blood borne pathogens, sterilization and infection prevention.

  • Quality and safety is our top priority. Each placenta is labeled and continuously tracked through the entire process. We only 1 process one placenta at a time to eliminate any possible cross contamination.

  • Your placenta will be prepared in a sterile kitchen/lab that is specifically dedicated to preparing placentas. All non disposable equipment is properly cleaned and sanitized before and after each encapsulation process.

  • I am trained in the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) process of placenta encapsulation.  The placenta is cleaned very well and then steamed.  Next, it is dehydrated  and  ground into a powder before being encapsulated. Raw preparation is also available if you prefer, however this is contraindicated for GBS positive mothers.

  • Yes! My fee includes pick up and delivery if within the delivery zone. Families appreciate the ease of this since things are a bit hectic just after having a baby. *Additional fees may apply if outside the delivery zone. Let me know of the Interest Form and I will get back to you with a quote.

  • Turn around time is only 1-2 days! I strive to be fast so you can start enjoying the benefits of your capsules as soon as possible.

  • Arrangements can be made for customers in surrounding counties with an additional fee for travel.

  • I will provide you with dosage instructions and capsule care information.

  • I also offer a tincture and a salve as an add on to your capsules for an additional fee.

  • The tincture is an alcohol based concentrated extract of the placenta. It can extend the benefits of your placenta even longer after your capsules run out.  The tincture takes 6 weeks to prepare and will be delivered after it is complete.

  • The salve is a healing ointment combining the calming benefits of calendula and comfrey leaf with your placenta powder. Can be used for yourself for any skin ailment or as a diaper cream for baby.

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  • Yes. Please fill out the Interest Form to get more information. After you give birth I will send you another form to fill out. You can select your add-ons at that time.

  • No. Sometimes circumstances come up and for some reason you can’t encapsulate. I don’t require a deposit for that reason. Just give me a call or text when you have the baby and we can coordinate pickup. I try to make it as simple as possible for you.

  • If you have a blood borne virus such as Hepatitis B, C or HIV/AIDS.

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    If you or baby has an infection and your doctor sends the placenta to pathology and it is treated with formaldehyde then you wont be able to encapsulate.

  • A complementary placenta print can be requested. It is made using natural food colorings so the placenta can still be ingested after. I can send a digital photo if requested as well.

  • Yes! Depending on what’s in stock we offer plain gelatin capsules, flavored gelatin capsules and plain vegan capsules.