Placenta Encapsulation FAQs
Have questions about placenta encapsulation? Below are answers to common questions about booking, pickup, preparation, safety, service areas, and nationwide shipping.
Booking & Scheduling
When should I reserve placenta encapsulation services?
It is recommended to book your encapsulation service at least two weeks before your due date. Booking in advance allows time to review the preparation checklist and coordinate scheduling around your expected delivery. While last-minute bookings may sometimes be accommodated, availability cannot always be guaranteed. Please contact us to check current availability.
Can I book placenta encapsulation last minute?
Last-minute bookings may be accommodated when availability allows. However, booking in advance is strongly recommended to ensure there is enough time to review the preparation checklist and coordinate pickup after delivery.
How do I reserve my placenta encapsulation service?
You can reserve your service online by clicking here or contact The Placenta Pill directly with questions before booking. Once your service is reserved, you’ll receive preparation instructions so you know exactly what to expect when your baby arrives.
Pickup & Preparation
How soon after delivery does the process begin?
Placenta pickup is available seven days a week between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM. If your baby arrives outside of those hours, your partner or nurse can add extra ice to the cooler to keep the placenta properly preserved until pickup can be arranged.
How should the placenta be stored after birth?
After delivery, the placenta should be placed in a sealed container or medical bag and kept on ice in a cooler. Hospitals are typically familiar with this process, and instructions are included in the preparation checklist provided before your due date.
What happens during placenta encapsulation?
During placenta encapsulation, the placenta is cleaned, steamed, dehydrated, and placed into capsules. The process is handled with careful preparation and sanitation practices from pickup through completion. Raw preparation is also available upon request for clients who prefer that method.
How long does placenta encapsulation take?
Turnaround time may vary depending on pickup timing and preparation needs, but capsules are typically prepared and returned within a few days after pickup.
Safety & Benefits
Is placenta encapsulation safe?
Yes, many families safely choose placenta encapsulation as part of their postpartum wellness routine. The placenta is handled using careful preparation and sanitation practices, including cleaning, steaming, dehydrating, and encapsulating the placenta using professional preparation methods.
What are the potential benefits of placenta encapsulation?
Every postpartum experience is different, but some families choose placenta encapsulation as part of their recovery routine. Past clients have reported improved mood, more balanced hormones, increased energy support with breastmilk supply, and more. For a full list of benefits, please visit our benefits page. To see what families are saying about their experience with The Placenta Pill, visit our testimonials page.
Service Area & Shipping
Do you serve areas outside of Dallas?
Yes. The Placenta Pill provides placenta encapsulation services across the Dallas–Fort Worth area, including Plano, Frisco, McKinney, and surrounding communities.
Do you offer nationwide shipping?
Yes. Nationwide shipping is available for families outside of the Dallas–Fort Worth area. Please contact The Placenta Pill for details on how to coordinate shipping and preparation.
Which birth facilities do you serve?
The Placenta Pill is proudly welcomed into many birth facilities across the Dallas–Fort Worth area and beyond. If you don’t see your birth facility listed below, please contact us to confirm pickup or shipping options and arrange service.
Birth facilities we commonly serve include:
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Centennial (Frisco)
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - McKinney
- Baylor University Medical Center (Dallas)
- Medical City Dallas
- Medical City Frisco
- Medical City Lewisville
- Medical City McKinney
- Medical City Plano
- Parkland Health (Dallas)
- Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen
- Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton
- Texas Health Presbyterian Plano
Freestanding Birthing Centers:
- Allen Birthing Center
- BirthPointe (Irving)
- Frisco Birth Center
- Inanna Birth and Women’s Care (Denton)
- Plano Birthplace
- Swiss Ave Birth (Dallas)
- Texas Family Health & Wellness (Prosper)
Have more questions?
We know every birth plan is different. If you don’t see your question answered here, please reach out and we’ll be happy to help you prepare.