So you're thinking about having someone encapsulate your placenta.

You've come to the right website!

Northwest PA Doulas holds the highest standards for encapsulation in our area. Let us elaborate on why we're the best:

1.) We didn't learn from a YouTube video.

All of our Postpartum Placenta Specialists have learned from the one of the industries leading professionals, Deb Pocica (owner of Placenta Training Company). Deb has trained over 200 encapsulationists and encapsulated hundreds more placentas herself. She teaches her students the importance of safety, sanitation, and professionalism. Our training includes the requirement to be blood borne pathogen certified, food safety certified, and to have watched and assisted with the encapsulation of a placenta.

2.) Encapsulation should be done in the client's home.

Since safety is our number one concern, we will never transport your placenta or encapsulate it in our own homes. We want our clients to know that the placenta we are preparing is indeed theirs. The process is done in your home. Your home is covered by bacteria (your microbiome is a factor we take into consideration!), that your body is already familiar with. While we do everything possible to cut out all risks of contamination, it is best to do this in an environment that is biologically known to the person consuming the placenta.

3.) It does not smell.

One question we hear often is "Does it smell?!" The answer is no. While our encapsulators have on face masks for protection, they have not experienced smells. You may catch a whiff of ginger and lemon as we steam the placenta, but that should be it.

4.) So you do this in my home. Aren't you going to make a mess?!

Definitely not. All we need to encapsulate is a small section of counter space, a sink and one burner on your stove. Before we do anything, we clear the area, sanitize it completely and cover with protective coverings. It is easily contained by our experienced experts. We strive to leave your counters, sink, and our working space cleaner than when we arrived.

5.) We process placentas during a two day process.

Most clients don't realize that this process takes two days. The first day consists of preparing the placenta for dehydration. This typically takes around 2 hours. We can do this while you're still in the hospital, when you come home, or while you're out and about. We love when clients are home so we can answer questions about postpartum recovery, newborn care, or feeding issues. When we are done on day one, our specialist will leave your dehydrator plugged in overnight until we can get back on day two. (This can be plugged in anywhere: a closet, your kitchen counter, a spare bedroom. Your discretion is important to us!) We return about 24 hours later. On Day Two, the process usually takes us about an hour. Again, we're happy to answer questions you have during this time. By the time we leave, your placenta will be placed into gluten free, easy to swallow capsules in a discreet jar, ready for consumption.

Parents have reported benefits like: faster postpartum recovery, less bleeding, increased milk production, and less severe postpartum mood disorders. We do not claim that you will have this outcome.

Interested in learning more?

Contact us today to have all your questions answered!