Northern Virginia Placenta Services
Have you ever wondered if there was anything that could help with those difficult, foggy, and sometimes emotionally exhausting first weeks postpartum? Placenta pills might be your answer! Many mothers swear by the calming and rejuvenating effects of consuming placenta pills postpartum. I am a Certified Placenta Specialist and am happy to provide this service to mothers individually, or in combination with my Birth Doula services. If you are looking for placenta encapsulation in Fairfax, VA and the surrounding areas, I am here to support you! Feel free to reach out to me with any questions.
Placenta Pills
Placenta encapsulation is the process of steaming and dehydrating the placenta, then turning it into a powder form. This powder is placed in capsules for you take postpartum. Many mothers have said that their placenta pills helped immensely with their postpartum moods, breastmilk supply, postpartum bleeding, and the overall feeling of calm during the first postpartum weeks. This is very beneficial for moms with a personal or family history of depression. Guaranteed turnaround time of 48 hours, unless the placenta has been frozen. Cord keepsake included.
Price for this service: $350
Placenta Tinctures
A placenta tincture is made with a piece of dehydrated placenta placed inside of a bottle filled with 90 proof or higher alcohol. The bottle can be re-filled indefinitely for continued hormonal support, as long as the placenta is not exposed to air. Placenta pills last about 5-6 weeks. Tinctures require about 6 weeks for processing. You could begin using your placenta tincture as soon as your placenta pills are finished! The tincture is sort of an “insurance policy” to have for future hormonal imbalances. Some women actually save their placenta tinctures for use during menopause.
Add on 4oz placenta tincture: $25
FAQ About Placenta Encapsulation
Is it safe for me and my baby to consume my placenta?
The largest study ever done on this topic was completed in 2018 and included over 23,000 mothers. They found that there was no harm for mothers or their babies when their placentas were processed by a trained professional. I am a BESTDoula Certified Placenta Specialist. I have a Food Handlers Safety Certification as well as a certification through OSHA for Bloodborne Pathogen Training. Both of these were recently completed in 2021.
What are the benefits of consuming placenta pills postpartum?
Moms typically report:
• Increased energy
• A faster recovery/healing process
• Increased breastmilk supply
• Decreased postpartum bleeding
• A more emotionally balanced/happier postpartum
• Better sleep
• Less pain postpartum
• Increased iron levels
• Decreased feelings of anxiety/stress and an overall calming feeling
Contact me for Placenta Services
I pick-up, process, and hand-deliver placenta pills and tinctures within a 40 minute drive of Chantilly, VA