Placenta Encapsulation Services

One of the most effective ways to support your body's physical and emotional recovery after birth is through placenta encapsulation.

Rich in hormones, vitamins, stem cells, and trace minerals, your placenta can be transformed into natural postpartum supplements that promote healing, balance, and vitality.

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I trusted her from the moment we spoke to the end. She explained the process, came and picked up my placenta the same day I contacted her and even provided me with pictures. She delivered my pills, salve, and tincture expeditiously and the process was SO smooth

Erica, Placenta Encapsulation

Choose Your Package

Raw Method Package

For those who want maximum potency and bioavailability

$450

Umbilical Cord Keepsake
Placenta Print
Pickup & Drop-off in Manhattan
The Mothership Birth Guide & Planner (eBook)

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Your placenta is gently dehydrated raw to preserve the full range of nutrients, hormones, and enzymes for vibrant postpartum recovery

Gentle Method Package

Inspired by Traditional Chinese Medicine's warmth and balance

$450

Umbilical Cord Keepsake
Placenta Print
Pickup & Drop-off in Manhattan
The Mothership Birth Guide & Planner (eBook)

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The placenta is lightly steamed with lemon and ginger before encapsulation, a soothing option for those seeking a grounding, nourishing approach

Combination Package

The Best of Both Worlds

$600

Raw Method Capsules
Gentle Method Capsules
Umbilical Cord Keepsake
Placenta Print
Pickup & Drop-off in Manhattan
The Mothership Birth Guide & Planner (eBook)

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Receive both raw and gentle capsules to support you through every phase of your postpartum healing - energizing, balancing, and restorative

Just Processing Package

Simple and Effective

$300

Raw or Steamed Dehydrated Placenta Powder
Umbilical Cord Keepsake
Pickup & Drop-off in Manhattan
The Mothership Birth Guide & Planner (eBook)

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Your placenta is dehydrated and powdered (no capsules), perfect for DIY tinctures, smoothies, or herbal blends tailored to your own recovery rituals

Enhance Your Postpartum Healing with Add-Ons

(only available with above packages)

Placenta Tincture

4 oz

$50

Hormone-balancing elixir that supports energy, mood, and stress relief. Beneficial for cycle regulation and menopause. Suitable for maternal lineage. Ready in 6 weeks.

Placenta Salve

4 oz

$40

Soothing for cesarean healing, scars, burns, eczema, and perineal care

Placenta Hair Oil

4 oz

$40

Nourishing and strengthening. Infused with placenta powder + botanical oils of rosemary and castor to support postpartum hair regrowth and scalp healing

Capsule Upgrades

special order

$20

Vegan Non-GMO Capsules
Extra Small Capsules
Flavored Capsules

Safety, Sanitation, & Processing Guidelines

At The Mothership, every placenta is prepared using hospital-grade sanitation protocols and handled with the utmost respect and care.

Our process includes:

Use of single-use, disposable gloves, masks, and sterile equipment for every client
Sanitizing all tools and surfaces with medical-grade disinfectant (10% bleach solution followed by rinse)
FDA-compliant food-grade dehydrator and encapsulation equipment used exclusively for placenta work
Temperature-controlled storage during processing
Safe pickup and delivery - your placenta is always transported in a sealed cooler and within food safety storage guidelines
Placenta is never cross-processed; your placenta and equipment are clearly labeled and tracked from pickup to delivery

Processing space:
Our dedicated placenta studio is thoroughly cleaned and sanitized before and after each preparation. Surfaces are stainless steel or non-porous, ensuring complete decontamination between clients.

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Pickup, Delivery & Shipping

A $50 non-refundable reservation deposit is required to reserve your anticipated due date and secure your placenta processing availability.

If you are delivering your placenta to us yourself, no additional travel fee is required.

Need Hospital Pickup?

We offer hospital pickup throughout NYC and surrounding areas for an additional travel fee based on the hospital's location.

Your pickup fee is determined after we receive your hospital information and will cover the round-trip transportation required to retrieve your placenta and return it to our Manhattan processing location.

Travel fees start at $55 and vary by location. For estimated travel fees by location, view our travel fee guide.

After your reservation is submitted, our Placenta Coordinator will confirm your hospital pickup fee and send you a separate payment request if pickup service is needed.

Additional charges may apply for parking, valet fees, excessive wait times, rush pickups, or locations outside our standard service area.

After your reservation is submitted, our Placenta Coordinator will confirm your hospital pickup fee and send you a separate payment request if pickup service is needed.

Additional charges may apply for parking, valet fees, excessive wait times, rush pickups, or locations outside our standard service area.

Please allow up to 1 week for processing.

FAQs

How many pills will I get?

The total amount of capsules often depends on the volume of the placenta. The choice of encapsulation method will also affect the final count. The raw method yields more pills.

From experience, the average placenta will produce 140 to 200 capsules.

Is it OK to encapsulate after:

Delayed or Immediate Cord Clamping: Yes, you can encapsulate no matter when you decide to clamp the cord.

Having an epidural or cesarean: Yes, it is not a contraindication. The placenta filters out medication quickly. I encapsulate placentas for people who have epidurals, spinals, c-sections, & inductions.

Having a water birth: It is common for providers to ask the birthing person to leave the pool to birth the placenta. It is safe to encapsulate, even if it’s birthed in the water. If the water is not in good condition, the Raw Method may not be suitable and it’s recommended for the placenta to be steamed to make sure all bacteria are eliminated.

A lotus birth: No, a lotus birth requires the placenta staying attached until the umbilical cord falls off naturally. This happens between 5 and 15 days. The placenta would be unsuitable for consumption.

There was meconium in the bag of waters: Yes. Meconium is only dangerous if it gets inhaled into the infant’s lungs, but is otherwise sterile. The placenta is thoroughly rinsed before the encapsulation process begins. A vinegar bath may be applied. The food safe temperatures of steaming and/or dehydrating eliminate any remaining bacteria.

I tested positive for Group B Strep: Yes. The placenta can still be encapsulated as the high heat of steaming and/or dehydration will eliminate any remaining bacteria.

The placenta was sent to pathology: No. Once the placenta goes to the lab, there is a chance that the placenta has been contaminated with chemicals, that the equipment used for examination has not been properly sterilized, & that the placenta gets lost.

Cord banking: Yes, you can do both. You will need to voice your wishes to keep the placenta for encapsulation to the company you are using, and therefore to have it handled as a food product at the time of cord blood collection.

I had pre-eclampsia: Yes, pre-eclampsia is NOT a contraindication for encapsulation. After the birth your placenta will be examined routinely for irregularities and problems. If your care provider detect an issue or infection in the placenta, it will be sent to pathology and therefore it will not be possible to encapsulate

Having placenta previa: Yes. This has no effect on the ability to encapsulate the placenta.

Having gestational diabetes: Yes. Whether diet-controlled or insulin-controlled, this does not affect the ability to encapsulate the placenta.

Having my placenta frozen: If your placenta was stored properly immediately after birth and also properly frozen, ideally within 24 hours from the birth and up to 4 days of proper storage in the refrigerator, then it is safe to encapsulate for up to six months after the birth.

How long do the capsules last?

On average, placenta capsules have a 1-2 year shelf life if stored properly.

After two weeks, transfer remaining capsules into a ziplock bag, and store in the back of the freezer to extend shelf life.

When is it NOT possible to encapsulate the placenta?

Chemically contaminated placentas that have been sent to pathology, either sanitizing or preserving.

Placentas that have sat out longer than 4-5 hours at room temperature post birth with no preservation methods.

Placentas that have sat in the refrigerator for more than 4-5 days without being frozen.

Uterine infections or chorioamnionitis ( an inflammation of the fetal membranes due to bacterial infection).

Heavy drug usage.

Heavy smoking during pregnancy.

Cancer of the placenta, which is called choriocarcinoma.

Is anything else added to the capsules besides the placenta?

No. There are no binders, fillers or preservatives added into the capsules. The content is 100% your placenta.

What sanitation precautions are taken?

Safety and hygiene are paramount with any kind of placenta preparation. The methods we use consist of rigorous sanitation standards.

We have dedicated supplies and equipment. They are all stainless steel, glass, food grade plastic and when possible, disposable, discarded after one use.

All submersible equipment is washed in hot water with antibacterial soap, then sanitized in a bleach solution and air dried. Antiviral and antibacterial solutions are used for the non-submersible equipment.

We operate under strict Food Safety Guidelines and are licensed for Food Handling under New York State.

We also operate under the guidelines of Bloodborne Pathogen Safety, certified in Bloodborne Pathogen Training for Doulas and Placenta Encapsulators with Biologix Solutions.

How do I take the capsules?

You will receive full instructions regarding dosage with your order

What is a tincture?

A placenta tincture preserves the placenta’s medicinal qualities for lifelong use. It is processed by taking a very small portion of the raw placenta and placing it in a prepared solution of high grade alcohol for a minimum of 6 weeks. It is suitable for consumption through the maternal lineage (grandmother, mother, daughter).