Marlee Nelson
Placenta Encapsulation
Why encapsulate?
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Support milk supply
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Aid in postpartum mood regulation
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Nutritious organ, contains iron and other micronutrients
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Increase energy levels and facilitate postpartum recovery
Pricing
I strive to offer affordable prices and utitilize a sliding scale for those experiencing financial hardship.
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$250 per singleton placenta
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$300 for two placentas (twins)
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$40 travel fee will be applied if you live 40+ minutes from my home in McKinleyville
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$50 deposit required, will go towards the final cost
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Remainder of payment due upon receiving finished placenta capsules
Forms of payment: Card, Cash, Check. Please contact me directly for details and payment.
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How it Works
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Contact me to request encapsulation services with your name and due date.
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Pay $50 deposit.
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Reach out once you have given birth. I will pick up the placenta from your home or birthing location.
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Your placenta pills will be returned to you within 48-72 hours of me picking up the placenta.
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I am happy to discuss the process of encapsulation upon request.
About Your Encapsulator
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Marlee is a licensed midwife in California. She graduated from Bastyr University's Master of Science in Midwifery Program in June 2022.
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Marlee is passionate about holistic, whole-body perinatal care.
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In her free time, she enjoys baking and cooking, spending time with her partner and cats, hiking, and binge-watching shows on Netflix.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer services other than placenta encapsulation?
A free cord keepsake is available upon request. I also offer placenta prints ($25 for 3 prints on quality paper).
What if you are out of town/unable to encapsulate due to extenuating circumstances?
The placenta can be kept safe in the freezer until I am able to encapsulate your placenta! Alternatively, I can find a backup encapsulator for you.
Can you guarantee the capsules will work for me?
There is no guarantee of any outcome- positive or negative. Anecdotally, some people find that placenta pills can make them feel jittery or excessively hormonal. If you experience this, decrease your dose or stop taking your placenta pills. Save them in the freezer for when you go through menopause!
Do you offer refunds if I don't like the placenta pills?
No, I do not offer refunds at this time unless your placenta is unsafe to consume and encapsulate (e.g. intrauterine infection).
References
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Dekker, R. (2018). The evidence on placenta encapsulation. Evidence Based Birth®. From https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-on-placenta-encapsulation/
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Leclerc, B. (2021). The truth about placenta encapsulation. A Golden Birth. From https://agoldenbirth.com/2020/03/the-truth-about-placenta-encapsulation/
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Mota-Rojas, D., Orihuela, A., Strappini, A., Villanueva-García, D., Napolitano, F., Mora-Medina, P., Barrios-García, H. B., Herrera, Y., Lavalle, E., & Martínez-Burnes, J. (2020). Consumption of Maternal Placenta in Humans and Nonhuman Mammals: Beneficial and Adverse Effects. Animals : an open access journal from MDPI, 10(12), 2398. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani10122398
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Placenta benefits – the evidence? Evidence of placenta encapsulation benefits | Blog | Placenta Practice. (n.d.). From https://www.placentapractice.co.uk/blog/placenta-benefits-the-evidence/