Placentophagia is the process of a birthing person consuming their placenta postpartum. It is believed that in doing so, they benefit in many ways by replenishing lost nutrients and balancing hormones.

Raw Encapsulation - $300

Your placenta is prepared and put into capsules using the Raw Foods Method of preparation which uses lower temperatures during dehydration and no steaming. This method yields a more potent capsule. Raw Method capsules are NOT recommended for those with a previous history of anxiety, insomnia, jitters, or sensitivity to hormones.

Steamed Method - $300

Your placenta is prepared and put into capsules using the lightly steamed method. The placenta is lightly steamed and then dehydrated but is not cooked all the way through and retains many nutrients and vital hormones. This method is recommended if you have a history of anxiety, insomnia, or sensitivity to hormones as it yields a milder capsule.

Placenta Tincture - $50*

A tincture is a substance that has been fermented in alcohol to extract nutritional substances. When using the placenta, we are taking a small portion of potent, raw placenta and fermenting it for 6 weeks in 100 proof vodka. While capsules are meant for the first 6 weeks postpartum a tincture is the most effective way to preserve your placenta for long-term use. It can assist with hormonal changes, dips in milk supply, boosting the immune system, and helping with menstrual cycles, transition to menopause, and thyroid issues. *Note: Can be done in addition to encapsulation.

Tree of Life Print - $40*

A print of your placenta is made on a piece of professional quality watercolor paper. This print can be done in the natural blood of your placenta or in a food-safe colorant. Most often you will receive 2-4 prints ready for framing.

Both Capsule preparations include pick up of your placenta and delivery of capsules.

A $50 discount is given to clients who are also purchasing birth support.

*There is an additional $50 travel fee if a tincture is the only placenta service purchased.

*There is an additional $100 fee for twin placentas for time and supplies.

**My schedule is full for birth support for 2023. If you are a repeat client, please contact me as I will do my best to make room for your due zone.**

I accompany you in labor to promote a satisfying and empowering birth experience. I draw on my knowledge and experience to provide physical, emotional, and informational support to birthing people and their birth partners.

Contact me for a free no-obligation consult.

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Birth Doula Support - $1400

Includes:

• Unlimited email, phone, and text support upon hire and up to 3 months postpartum.

• Up to 3 prenatal visits, 2-3 hours each, tailored to your education and support needs.

• Assistance in writing a birth plan/birth preferences sheet.

• Postpartum herbs with instructions for use.

• 24-hour on-call support starting at 38 weeks until your labor begins.

• Continuous labor support from the time you want me to arrive until 2 hours postpartum.

• Birth Notes

• Up to 2 postpartum visits, 1-2 hours each.

• Access to Lending Library

20% discount given to repeat clients.

$50 off placenta preparation services.

NOTICE: If a client tests positive for COVID at the time of labor, labor support will be done virtually.

Prenatal Visits

Prenatal meetings give us a chance to meet face to face to get to know each other, talk in detail about your preferences regarding your birth, and help writing a birth plan/preferences sheet. My role is to help you have a satisfying birth as you define it. The more we explore this, the better I may be able to fulfill this role. I will ask about your knowledge of the birth process and can provide information and education as needed. I will want to know your own personal ways of coping with pain, fatigue, and challenging situations and what internal resources we can draw upon to assist you with the birthing experience. I will want to know how you and your birth partner foresee working together and the roles of others who may be attending the birth. We may discuss together what fears and concerns you have regarding the birth and any preferences regarding comfort measures, both natural and medicinal.

Postpartum Visits

I expect to remain with you for about two hours after birth if everything is uncomplicated. For extended recoveries, I like to stay until the birthing parent-baby dyad is secure. During your postpartum period, I will be available for email or phone support up to 3 months postpartum. Also included is at least one postpartum visit, usually within 2 weeks, where I can provide feeding support, baby care tips, referrals to community resources, and a chance to discuss your birth experience.

As a postpartum doula it is my goal to help you adjust to the many changes and new challenges you may encounter with a new baby. It is my hope that when you have support, those challenges can feel less overwhelming, your confidence may be higher and your new family can bond and flourish.

Availability -

May/June - Limited Availability

July/August - Full

Sept - Limited Availability

Oct - Dec - Unavailable

Packages:

12 hours - $480 ($40/hr)

24 hours - $888 ($37/hr)

48 hours - $1680 ($35/hr)

Additional hours can be purchased at the hourly rate of your current package.

Overnight shifts can be purchased for $280/night. Shifts are subject to availability and happen between the hours of 10pm-6am.

Contact me for more information about how overnight shifts work.

Included:

• One free consultation to discuss your needs, proposed schedule, and to ensure compatibility.

• Prenatal visit at your home to get acquainted with your space and discuss needs further.

• Continuous physical and emotional support.

• Baby care education and support

• Feeding support

• Preparing simple, nutritious meals

• Maintaining simple housework

• Caring for baby or siblings so parents can rest

• Grocery shopping/ errand running

• Referrals to other professionals as needed

• Unlimited phone, text, and email contact.

I agree to work with you on a pre-determined schedule, subject to availability and mutually agreeable hours. I require a 4-hour minimum shift for each day of work and a scheduling agreement at a minimum of one week in advance.