Umbilical cord dried in heart shape, part of San Francisco placenta encapsulation service
Placenta encapsulation service by Heather Charmatz in San Francisco

San Francisco & Marin Placenta Encapsulation

All packages include the full placenta preparation and encapsulation process, proper capsule usage and storage instructions, and Your Amazing Placenta Guide. Servicing San Francisco and Marin families.

À La Carte Packages

$285 option - SF placenta encapsulation services with curbside pickup/drop services. Delivery of the finished placenta pills within 2-4 days from the time of pickup to your hospital or home.

$230 option - you have a friend or family member deliver the placenta to my richmond neighborhood home in SF and the capsules will be mailed back to your home with insurance and signature required.

$210 option - you have a friend or family member deliver the placenta to my richmond neighborhood home in SF and also pick up the capsules once completed.

Heather Charmatz’s Bloodborne Pathogens and Infection Control Certificate for San Francisco placenta encapsulation

Included with Purchase

Every client receives the “Your Amazing Placenta” Guide.

Your Amazing Placenta guide by San Francisco doula Heather Charmatz

Safety is my number one priority!

  • I only use EPA compliant disinfecting supplies.

  • Only one placenta is processed at a time, always.

  • Only food-grade material will ever come in contact with your placenta and capsules.

  • I wear full personal protection equipment: face shield, K95/N95 mask, single use gloves, and a disposable gown during the placenta encapsulation process.

  • Free consultations provided by phone, text and email.

  • Easy online reservation process.

  • Once your space is reserved, I am on-call for your birth and have backup available.

  • A lifetime of email and phone support for any placenta questions or concerns you may have.

  • Currently insured through CM&F #702926 and registered with the city of San Francisco.

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Yes, placenta encapsulation is safe when done by a trained professional. I use only EPA-compliant disinfecting supplies and process one placenta at a time. Food-grade materials are used throughout, and I wear full personal protection equipment, including a face shield, K95/N95 mask, gloves, and a disposable gown. I’m insured, registered, and always on-call for your birth.

    • Oxytocin: known as the “love hormone”. Faciliatates bonding between the mother and baby. Helps shrink the uterus back to its normal size

    • Gamma globulin: immune booster that helps protect against postpartum infections

    • Urokinase Inhibiting Factor & Factor XIII – stops bleeding and encourages healing

    • Thyroid Stimulating Hormone: boosts energy and helps recover from stressful events

    • Gonadotrophin: the precursor to estrogen, progesterone and testosterone

    • Interferon: stimulates the immune system to protect against infection

    • Cytokins – Fibroblasts that trigger cell metabolism healing and replacing damaged cells/tissue

    • Cortisone: reduces stress and unlocks stores of energy

    • Hemoglobin: replenishes iron deficiency and anemia

    • Prostaglandins: anti-inflammatory

    • Prolactin: promotes lactation

    • Iron – essential for oxygen absorbtion in the cells

    • Vitamins B6 – aids in the making of antibodies

    • Vitamin E – for healing skin cells

Request Placenta Encapsulation Services

To request placenta encapsulation services please read the Placenta Encapsulation Agreement and complete the following form: