Nourish Your Postpartum Journey with Placenta Encapsulation
Your Trusted Placenta Encapsulation Specialist in Albuquerque & Rio Rancho
ABQ Doulas & Birth Services LLC offers professional placenta encapsulation services in the comfort of your home. With over 5 years of experience, we maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation.
In-Home Encapsulation
We offer placenta encapsulation in your home, provided by a very experienced and professional certified placenta specialist. Relax and recover while we take care of the encapsulation process.
What do I do with the placenta after my birth?
When you decide to have us process your placenta, we give you all the instructions you need to store it safely after the birth of your baby. It is an easy process and hospital staff will assist you.
When and where do you start the process?
Your placenta can be encapsulated at any time in the first few weeks as long as it has been stored according to our instructions. Ideally, we like to begin the process within a few days of your birth so that your capsules will be ready for ingestion as soon as possible. If this is not possible or undesirable to you, freezing your placenta and then defrosting it before encapsulation is recommended. Your placenta can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Why do you do the process in our home? We prioritize your safety and peace of mind. The guidelines that we hold exceed the standards of the industry. It benefits you to have this process done in your home in the following ways:
- You can be confident that your placenta is yours and yours alone, as it is the only one in your home and you brought it there yourself. You will not accidently receive any placenta product from another woman.
- There is no risk of your placenta being exposed to any unfamiliar bacteria that may interfere with healthy postpartum recovery.
Do we need to be home during the process?
This is entirely up to you and your comfort level. Whatever you decide is how we will move forward. As professionals, it is our desire to make the process as smooth and comfortable for you as possible.
How long does the process take?
The entire process will take approximately 24 hours. Your placenta specialist will be with you for about an hour each day, for 2 consecutive days.
Can you get my placenta from the hospital?
You will bring your placenta home with you from your birthing facility. Place it into the refrigerator immediately for up to 3 days and then into the freezer by end of day 3.
Benefits of Placenta Encapsulation
Your placenta is a remarkable organ — it has nourished your baby, supported your hormones, and sustained your pregnancy from the very beginning. Choosing to consume your placenta in dehydrated capsule form is one option available to today’s birthing families.
Placenta encapsulation has roots in Traditional Chinese Medicine and is viewed by many as a meaningful and supportive postpartum practice. Across various cultures, some women associate placenta consumption with benefits such as increased energy, improved mood, enhanced milk supply, and replenishment of nutrients. Many who choose this practice feel it made a positive difference in their physical and emotional well‑being.
At the same time, placenta consumption is not for everyone. It is a practice embraced by some and declined by others, and it remains a deeply personal decision. Only the birthing person can determine whether placenta encapsulation aligns with their values, comfort level, and postpartum needs.
As with any choice regarding your health and your baby’s well‑being, it’s important to explore your options and decide what feels right for you.
ABQ Doulas is pleased to offer placenta encapsulation services with Stephanie Garcia, a certified Postpartum Placenta Specialist. You do not need to be a doula client to utilize our encapsulation services — this offering is available to all families seeking support during their postpartum journey.
What will I receive?
You will receive:
* 100 to 200 Placenta capsules, encapsulated in vegetarian capsules (depending on size of placenta)
* Tincture: A gluten free alcohol-based placenta tincture that will last indefinitely
* Placenta Print: A keepsake print of your placenta
* Cord Keepsake: Your umbilical cord dried into a unique shape (as allowed by cord length)
* Instructions for capsule usage
* Please note that travel is only made within ABQ/Rio Rancho. Please inquire about pricing and availability on our contact page.
