Some new parents choose to have their placentas encapsulated (dehydated, ground into a powder, and made into pills for consumption). The following birth and postpartum specialists offer placenta encapsulation. Some of the doulas listed above may also offer placenta encapsulation. Please speak with your provider about the potential risks and benefits of placentophagy.
Shalawn Facey
Shalawn was a BBC Birth Assistant, a labor and post-partum doula, and a CLC. She also does placenta encapsulation!
Abby Block
Abby is a DONA-certified doula, Certified Thai Yoga bodywork practitioner, Certified Holistic Health Coach, and placenta encapsulator. She has provided excellent labor support for several BBC families!
Simone Toomer, CLC
Simone Toomer of Wise Womban Doula offers birth and postpartum support, education, and placenta encapsulation. As a Certified Lactation Counselor, she also offers in-home lactation support and leads a La Leche League group in Bed-Stuy.
David Chung
David Chung specializes in placenta encapsulation and tincturing, and coaching in cloth diapering and elimination communication.
Bergen Lewis
Bergen Lewis is a Doula as well as a placenta encapsulation specialist. She’s available for those in New Jersey as well as New York. She can be reached via email at kooltuo%40clycnerapsnarT or instagram.com/t-life-c.