placenta encapsulation

armybride6510 · June 2013

Im sure it is different depending on where you live but does anyone know about how much this cost? Im interested but with the expense of our doula we cant really afford too much for this. Thanks :

Haley.Beth · June 2013

Cost is an issue for us as well, so I've done lots of research and have decided to encapsulate my own. You might look into that online, it's really not that difficult if you are willing to be careful and have the right tools.

I'm in a pretty cheap area, and it seems to run around $200 or so.

GraceInCA · June 2013

It is $250-$300 out here in L.A. Most will include a tincture along with the capsules.

Celyn · June 2013

I occasionally find someone near me doing it for $150, but $200-300 is more the norm.

kriskell · June 2013

I'm in Southern California and it is 200 in my area

aylafsu88 · June 2013

Haley.Beth:
Cost is an issue for us as well, so I've done lots of research and have decided to encapsulate my own. You might look into that online, it's really not that difficult if you are willing to be careful and have the right tools.
I'm in a pretty cheap area, and it seems to run around $200 or so.

It was $150 in my area. I agree though you can encapsulate your own. It does not seem to be difficult to do.

tilsonc · June 2013

oh my gosh. I didn't know what this was, but I just googled it. WOW...thats all I can say.

CupcakeGirl08 · June 2013

I am in southern California and I am paying $225 for the capsules and a tincture, and she includes a water color of the placenta.

StefandTodd · June 2013

I paid $250 both times in Northern California.

JJ_13 · June 2013

$225

armybride6510 · June 2013

Thanks ladies I am going to talk to my Doula about it but I'm thinking I will do it myself. I just wasn't sure I would be up to it and my husband is Army so he may not be here, but after doing some reading it doesn't seem to difficult just kind of a long process.

armybride6510 · June 2013

tilsonc:
oh my gosh. I didn't know what this was, but I just googled it. WOW...thats all I can say.

I actually thought this too at first but after reading about the health benefits I really like the idea. I had a lot of BFing issues with DS as well as baby blues so it would really benefit me I think.

Celyn · June 2013

Just a head's up that you might find that DIY doesn't save you much money. You'll want a good dehydrator that holds temperature well. You might get questionable results with a cheap one. People who do it in their oven often burn or overcook it. It's hard to keep a steady low temp with a conventional oven. Several tutorials I've seen show burnt strips, unfortunately.

Say you need to buy a dehydrator, a grinder (because you probably don't want blood products in your daily coffee mill), and capsules as a minimal shopping list, that's already $90 or so. If you want a separate cutting mat, ceramic knife, etc. Then you're over a $100 and you still have to do the work.

CDMay2006 · June 2013

A lot of doulas do this at a discount if you hire them as your birth doula, so do ask her what her combined rate is (if she does it); i've seen around $100 as the additional fee, and up to $250 for the single-service fee.

armybride6510 · June 2013

Celyn:
Just a head's up that you might find that DIY doesn't save you much money. You'll want a good dehydrator that holds temperature well. You might get questionable results with a cheap one. People who do it in their oven often burn or overcook it. It's hard to keep a steady low temp with a conventional oven. Several tutorials I've seen show burnt strips, unfortunately.
Say you need to buy a dehydrator, a grinder (because you probably don't want blood products in your daily coffee mill), and capsules as a minimal shopping list, that's already $90 or so. If you want a separate cutting mat, ceramic knife, etc. Then you're over a $100 and you still have to do the work.

oh good to know, yea the one i saw uses an oven at the lowest temp propped open but this is still new to me so im not sure what its supposed to look like. That's a good point though I guess once I talk to my doula I can weigh the options.

vcabbyw · June 2013

100150 in Oregon. And I've heard mixed reactions about DIY pills. Mainly there's some concern of mold. Which wouldn't be good

aylafsu88 · June 2013

DonnaMartinGraduates:
It's about $200-$300 in my area. I think I'll leave this up to the professionals Plus I'll be having a c-section and want the capsules as soon as I can get them so doing it myself would take too long.

In related news, can anyone tell me if there is a taste? Either when you swallow the capsules or possibly while burping? It won't stop me from taking them, just need to know if I should stock up on gum

I never noticed that they had a taste. I always took them with food which probably masked the flavor. If I remember correctly the TCM version has ginger and lemon in the capsule. I am assuming this may help with the taste.

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