Placenta Preparation Options
Honor your birth journey with prepared placenta options, keepsake packages, & add-ons—designed to preserve this special moment in a meaningful, beautiful way.
Capsules
Traditional Chinese Method (Steamed – TCM)
$200
For thousands of years, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has recognized the placenta as a powerful restorative. It is believed to nourish the blood, replenish kidney essence, and restore the body’s “Qi” (life force energy) after childbirth.
In TCM, raw foods are considered “cooling” and are generally avoided during the postpartum period. The steamed placenta is thought to bring the mother’s body back into balance and support recovery. The process involves lightly steaming the placenta with organic lemon, cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric, creating what is believed to be the therapeutic action of the placenta.
The placenta is then carefully ground and placed into vegan vegetable cellulose capsules, making it easy and convenient to incorporate into your postpartum wellness routine.
This is the most popular method of preparation.
Raw Method
$150
The raw method involves dehydrating the placenta without steaming, which may help retain more of the hormones and nutrients. This method typically yields slightly more capsules than the steamed TCM method, as steaming can cause some shrinkage.
The placenta is carefully ground and placed into vegan vegetable cellulose capsules, making it an easy and convenient way to support your postpartum wellness.
Important Note:
The raw placenta method may carry a higher risk of bacterial contamination compared with the steamed (TCM) method. While careful handling, dehydration, and storage help reduce risk, it’s important to be aware of this and consult your healthcare provider before choosing this option - especially if you have any health concerns.
Each encapsulation includes pick-up and delivery, vegan capsules, storage, a simple dosage guide, and a digital photo of your placenta as a keepsake.
Additional Offerings
Tincture
1 oz - $20, 2oz - $30
A placenta tincture is a liquid extract made by infusing a small amount of powdered placenta in high-proof alcohol. It can also be made from a raw piece of placenta upon request. Over several weeks, the mixture strengthens and preserves the beneficial properties of the placenta.
Once matured (about six weeks), the tincture should be stored in a cool, dark place and can typically be kept indefinitely. It can be taken under the tongue or mixed into water, juice, or tea. Many parents choose to start using the tincture after finishing their placenta capsules to continue accessing its supportive benefits.
Truffles
$300
Placenta truffles combine the nourishing benefits of the placenta with the minerals in chocolate, including magnesium and the mood-supporting compound theobromine. Coconut milk is used in the recipe, but heavy cream can be substituted upon request for those with allergies.
The truffles are made using the steamed placenta method to improve texture and flavor, with organic cinnamon, lemon, and herbs added for taste. Depending on the size of your placenta, the recipe yields approximately 40 truffles. Standard truffles come as half rolled in organic cacao powder, and half rolled in organic shredded coconut. Optional add-ins such as organic almonds, organic dried cherries, or other ingredients are available for an additional $5.
Truffles can be stored in the freezer and defrosted as needed.
Half & Half
$350
This package offers the best of both worlds: the nourishing, mood-supporting benefits of placenta in Traditional Chinese Method (steamed) capsules and delicious placenta chocolate truffles.
Depending on the size of your placenta, this package typically yields 50–75 capsules and approximately 20 truffles (half rolled in organic cacao powder, half in organic shredded coconut). Optional truffle add-ins like organic almonds or dried cherries are available for an additional $5.
This package is perfect for parents who want both the convenience of capsules and the indulgence of truffles, providing a nourishing and enjoyable way to support postpartum wellness.
Each encapsulation includes pick-up and delivery, vegan capsules, storage, a simple dosage guide, and a digital photo of your placenta as a keepsake.
Keepsake Package
If placenta ingestion isn’t for you, the Keepsake Package offers a beautiful and meaningful way to celebrate and honor your birth journey. It’s perfect for parents who wish to preserve this special part of their experience through art, keepsakes, and lasting memories.
What’s included:
Painted umbilical cord keepsake (gold or silver
Beautiful placenta print made with vegetable paint (on A3 cardstock – 11.7 × 16.5 inches)
A digital copy of the placenta print for sharing or safekeeping
A digital keepsake featuring a photo of your placenta along with your baby’s name, birth date, height, and weight
Price: $100 - pick up & delivery included
Create a lasting memento that honors your baby, your body, and this incredible moment in your family’s story. With the Keepsake Package, you also have the option to have your placenta returned to you for burial or other personal rituals.
Keepsake Add-On Options
These options can be added when purchasing capsules, chocolate truffles, or other specialty products.
Umbilical Cord Keepsakes
Heart shape – $20
“Love” shape – $20
Infinity shape – $20
*add $5 for painted version (gold or silver)
Please specify any design, shape, and color requests when ordering keepsakes.
Placenta Prints
on A3 cardstock (11.7 × 16.5 inches)
With blood – $25
With vegetable paint – $25
One of each – $40
Different cord shapes are available (e.g., heart, swirl, squiggle, etc.)
Each placenta print comes with both a keepsake cardstock print and a digital file, perfect for sharing or safekeeping.
*All placenta prints are made using safe, vegetable-based paint (including beets, turmeric, and other natural pigments). The paint is always fully washed off before encapsulation*
Please specify any design, color, or style requests when ordering prints.