Compassionate 4th Trimester Care

Safe, professional placenta encapsulation for nourishment, balance, and energy in the fourth trimester.

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Umbilical cord keepsake created during postpartum care by NOVA Birth & Wellness.
Watercolor artwork of placenta print representing mental health, postpartum recovery, and emotional well-being during the postpartum period.
Two watercolor paintings of brains on white paper, with the left brain in soft pink and gold outlining, and the right brain in rainbow colors with gold outlining, each placed on a flat surface.

Placenta encapsulation is the practice of preparing your placenta after birth, dehydrating it, and placing it into capsules for you to take during your postpartum period. This centuries-old tradition is rooted in the belief that the placenta holds essential nutrients and hormones that may support postpartum recovery.

Potential Benefits

  • Reduce postpartum bleeding

  • Support milk production

  • Stabilize mood and hormones

  • Increase energy and recovery

  • Reduce the risk of postpartum depression

Disclaimer: While there have been some small studies done on the benefits of placenta encapsulation, most of these statements are anecdotal and not evaluated by the FDA.

Placenta encapsulation capsules prepared as part of professional postpartum care services in Northern Virginia.

Serving Northern, Va, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.

What’’s Included

Every package includes:

✅ Cord keepsake (Standard)
✅ Blood print (Standard)
✅ Safe, sanitary processing in accordance with OSHA standards
✅ Capsules (100–200 depending on placenta size)
✅ Pickup and delivery (within service area)
✅ Text support throughout your postpartum recovery

$375

💎 Optional Add-Ons

  • Gold cord keepsake – $5

  • Watercolor print – $10

  • Blood print with gold foil – $7

  • Alcohol-infused tincture – $25

  • Oil-infused tincture – $15

  • Placenta soup (traditional warming broth) – $5

  • Placenta report (full breakdown of quality & characteristics) – Free upon request

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Meet your encapsulator

Hi, I’m Chaya — postpartum support nerd, Chai enthusiast, and your go-to person for encapsulation with heart and humor.

I got into this work in 2020 while assisting a homebirth midwife. One weekend I was introduced to encapsulation, gave it a try… and just kind of fell in love with the process. Since then, I’ve supported over 100 families with safe, intentional prep — and I’ve even had it done for two of my own births, so I truly believe in the benefits.

What keeps me coming back is the uniqueness of every experience. I’m fascinated by the details and always learning something new. Whether it’s crafting a keepsake or carefully prepping each batch, I handle it all with care and respect (and just a little geeky excitement).

Outside of encapsulating, I’m usually wrangling my kids, half-finishing a DIY project, or binge-watching crime shows with a reheated tea in hand.

If you’re considering it — I’m here to make the process simple, safe, and supportive. You deserve a postpartum experience that’s just as cared for as your birth.

Lifestyle newborn photography capturing a mother and baby during the early postpartum period in Fairfax, VA.