Placenta Encapsulation: Nourishment from Within

A gentle guide for new mothers curious about placentophagy

Bringing life into the world is no small thing. It stretches you, transforms you, and asks everything of you. And as a placenta specialist here in the North of Ireland, I’ve witnessed again and again how mothers want to heal, ground, and nourish themselves deeply after birth. That’s where placenta encapsulation comes in—a gentle, natural way of giving something back to your body.

For many, this isn’t just a trend. It’s a calling—a return to ancient roots with modern understanding.

🌿 What's in the Placenta?

The placenta is an extraordinary organ. It’s the very life source between you and your baby—providing oxygen, hormones, and nutrients. But even after birth, it continues to offer potential support. Studies have found the placenta contains:

B-vitamins like B6 and B12 (vital for energy and mood)

Iron (essential to rebuild blood levels after birth)

Hormones like estrogen, progesterone, oxytocin, cortisol & testosterone

Amino acids that help repair and regulate the body

Encapsulation allows these elements to be gently preserved—dried, ground and placed into easy-to-take capsules —just quiet nourishment.

✨ What Do Mothers Say?

In a study from the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), 95% of women who consumed their placenta shared positive experiences, with many saying they felt:

Increased energy

More emotionally balanced

Improved milk supply

Reduced baby blues and anxiety

These are real voices from real women—mothers who found a sense of control, connection, and healing in honouring their placenta. Even when clinical evidence is still growing, the value of personal experience can’t be underestimated.

🔬 What Does the Research Say?

While more large-scale studies are needed, recent science is beginning to explore placentophagy with curiosity:

A nutritional analysis showed placenta capsules contain iron and amounts of active hormones that may support postpartum recovery.

A UNLV pilot trial found hormonal shifts in some mothers who took placenta capsules—offering a glimpse of physiological effects.

Some mothers report less fatigue, improved bonding, and better mood, even if this is partially a placebo. And let’s be honest—if it helps you feel stronger and more supported, that’s a benefit in itself.

🌏 Ancient Roots, Modern Mamas

Placenta consumption isn’t new—it’s been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries, believed to support chi, vitality, and balance after birth. Nearly all land mammals consume their placenta after birth, thought to aid recovery and bonding. While we’re not animals in the same way, this ancient instinct whispers of something wise and intuitive.

💗 Why I Do This Work

Here in the North of Ireland, we hold a deep respect for the natural world, for tradition, and for motherhood. Every placenta I encapsulate is done with love, care and full safety standards—processed in a purpose-built lab, one at a time, with full hygiene protocols.

I believe that postnatal care should be nourishing, not clinical. Empowering, not overwhelming. Whether placenta capsules offer nutrients, hormones or simply a sacred gesture of self-care, they remind you: you are allowed to be supported, too.

💬 Thinking About It?

If you’re curious, reach out. No question is too small. This is your body, your journey, and your choice. And if you choose placenta encapsulation, I’d be honoured to walk that part of the road with you.

Because the placenta gave life once—and just might help breathe life back into you.