Placenta

Placenta Encapsulation & Keepsake Services


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👉 Placenta Encapsulation – Google Form

What is Placenta Encapsulation?

Placenta encapsulation is the process of dehydrating the placenta, grinding it into powder, and placing it into easy-to-take capsules—just like a vitamin. These capsules may help replenish hormones and nutrients lost during birth, potentially easing postpartum recovery and supporting emotional well-being.

✨ Service Options & Pricing

Placenta Encapsulation

  • Raw Method – $275

  • Traditional Chinese Method (TCM) – $325
    (Steamed with ginger, lemon, and chili before dehydrating)

  • Over 1-hour travel fee – additional $50

Add-Ons

  • Tincture – $50 (with encapsulation only)
    (Prepared and shipped to you ~6 weeks postpartum)

  • Placenta Print – $25 (with encapsulation)

  • Cord Keepsake – Free (with encapsulation – must be requested)

💡 Tinctures, Prints & Keepsakes

Placenta Tincture

A quarter-sized piece of raw placenta is steeped in high-grade alcohol for six weeks to create a powerful, long-lasting remedy.
Uses: May support emotional balance, PMS, menopause, and mood regulation.

  • Administered in small drops mixed with water

  • Tincture is mailed to you ~6 weeks after birth

Placenta Print

Artistic keepsake created by painting or printing your placenta on watercolor paper using your choice of colors—or natural blood only if preferred.

🧊 How It Works

📦 After Birth Instructions

  • Place your placenta on ice within 2 hours of birth in a cooler or fridge.

  • Text Hanna immediately at 517-917-7246 for pickup.
    Pickup is available during daytime hours, 7 days a week.

🏥 For hospital births: A support person may need to bring the placenta to the hospital lobby for handoff.

🏡 For Homebirths

Place placenta in a ziplock bag and refrigerate. No cooler needed.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

When should I notify you?

As soon as baby is born! Place placenta on ice and contact Hanna ASAP.

How is the placenta processed?

  • Raw Method: Sliced raw, dehydrated, ground, and encapsulated.

  • TCM Method: Steamed with herbs, then dehydrated, ground, and encapsulated.

What kind of capsules are used?

  • Standard: Size 00 gelatin capsules

  • Optional: Vegan capsules (please request ahead of time)

Is the process safe?

Yes. All reusable equipment is thoroughly sanitized using bloodborne pathogen safety protocols. Hanna is certified in Bloodborne Pathogen Safety.

Can I keep my placenta if I deliver in a hospital?

Yes, but check with your provider—some hospitals (e.g., Henry Ford in Jackson) may require paperwork or bloodwork. Let your provider know ahead of time you plan to keep your placenta.

If the placenta is sent to pathology, it can no longer be encapsulated or tinctured.
In that case, we can still make a placenta print.

⚠️ Situations Where Encapsulation May Be Declined

  • HIV+ diagnosis

  • Placenta not stored properly (e.g., left out too long)

Note: GBS+ and meconium-stained births are not disqualifying.

💳 Payment Options

  • Venmo: @hanna-russo

  • PayPal: hannarusso@icloud.com

  • Cash App: $hannarusso

  • Cash or Check accepted at pickup

📝 Full payment is due at pickup unless other arrangements have been made.
🎉 Ask about our Medicaid discount!

📚 Want to Learn More?

Check out the research:
🔗 The Evidence on Placenta Encapsulation – Evidence Based Birth