Placenta processing is the act of dehydrating and processing a placenta in order to create capsules or other consumptive or non-consumptive keepsakes. Processing can either include or disclude steaming of the placenta. Skipping the streaming step is known as raw encapsulation. Raw encapsulation also calls for longer dehydration (24+ hours) at a lower temperature (118 degrees for true raw & 165 degrees for modified raw It is important to note that true raw encapsulation does not guarantee elimination of all pathogens and is not considered safe under certain circumstances (GBS, meconium, HSV, etc It is up to you as the individual consumer to determine which method of processing is right for you. The tincture process is relatively simple and includes the use of a raw chunk of placenta left for 6 weeks in alcohol to turn to concentrate. All processes are done with respect and education of that placenta and in a sanitary environment. My business is adhering to strict OSHA guidelines and I am following proper food safety standards. The placenta capsules and tincture that are being prepared are for your consumption only and are not designed to reverse medical conditions or ailments from pregnancy, to treat postpartum depression, to ensure normal milk supply or to replace medical attention.

I am not a licensed medical professional such as a care provider or physician and I am not able to diagnose, treat or prescribe for any health condition. Fees are for the service of encapsulating your placenta, creating your tincture, keepsake/artwork, travel, supplies, and time but NOT for the sale of the placenta back to you. Each woman will react to her placenta capsules differently. Some of the reported benefits of placenta consumption are supported by ongoing research; however, these benefits have not been evaluated or approved by the United States government or the Food and Drug Administration. It is your responsibility to determine whether using placenta consumptives can be beneficial to your well being postpartum.

Client Responsibility: It is your responsibility to compensate for services no later than three weeks before your estimated due date. If payment is not received at this time, services cannot be guaranteed. A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to book my services. The $100 will go towards your total payment made by 37 weeks. A $20 travel fee will be added to your total for pick-up/drop-off distances further than 60 minutes from Glendale, AZ.

It is your responsibility to notify me of the onset of labor (if possible) and notify me immediately upon the arrival of your baby so we can work together to make arrangements for pickup. Most birth facilities require pick-up within 1-2 hours of birth. Failure to notify me may result in delayed placenta preparation and may cause decreased potency of nutrients, hormones, and other beneficial attributes of the placenta. Improper storage of the placenta prior to pick up may result in spoilage. It is your responsibility to discuss the release of your placenta from the facility where you will give birth during your stay and to ensure proper storage of your placenta until pick-up.

It is also your responsibility to inform me of any known blood borne illness(es) or other health issues (such as HIV, hepatitis, etc that could place me or any others who may come in contact with your bodily fluids (specifically maternal and fetal blood as well as amniotic fluid) at risk. Some specific sexually transmitted diseases may preclude me from oering placenta encapsulation in my home.

My responsibilities include maintaining client confidentiality, committing to preparing and returning your products within a timely manner after receiving your placenta, and upholding the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and quality of professional placenta preparation services.

Itis important to understand that there may be circumstances in which your placenta cannot be used. Significant abnormalities of the placenta may necessitate your doctor or midwife to send a sample of your placenta to Pathology for further examination. Once the placenta has been released to Pathology, | will not be able to encapsulate or create a tincture. Other conditions, such as infection (chorioamnionitis) may mean that consuming your placenta could be harmful to your health. It is important that you let me know if you have any health concerns or conditions which may affect the health of your placenta or the health and safety of anyone who may come into contact with your placenta.

In the event that your placenta is sent to pathology and/or you were diagnosed with true chorioamnionitis, you will be refunded everything but your $100 deposit. If you choose to terminate this contract for any reason, you must do so 4 weeks prior to your estimated delivery date. I increase my imminent labor awareness beginning at your 36 week mark, and my on-call time is valuable. The $100 deposit is non-refundable, but you will receive anything you have paid aside from said deposit. If you choose to cancel after the 36 week mark, you will not receive any refund. If I have already taken possession of your placenta and you choose not to go forward with services, I will return your placenta to you for disposal but there will be no refund at this point after your placenta is in my possession. If you give birth before you have made your final/complete payment for my services, | will still pick up your placenta, but I will not begin the process until your payment is complete. Your placenta will be stored safely in a deep freezer until then.

Social Media Posting I agree that my placenta preparation specialist (Kayler Kempf) has permission to post my placenta and the process in which she creates her keepsakes on her social media pages (Instagram@instinctualbirthdoula / Facebook: @instinctualbirthdoula I also understand that I have full permission to post the finished product on any social media platform and tag the above business pages. Lastly, I understand that leaving a review and referring my friends and family is greatly appreciated!

I have read, understood, and agreed to the above information. I accept the responsibility of gaining possession of my placenta, and notifying my placenta specialist upon onset of labor and within 1-2 hours of my birth. I understand the importance of appropriate handling and storage of the placenta. I understand that it is of extreme importance to discuss my plans to take my placenta home with my provider at my prenatal visit(s) and that it is very important to include those plans in my birth plan for my care team to be aware of. I am willing and able to advocate for myself and my placenta in the instance that my provider or the hospital staff attempt to ignore my request to keep my placenta. By signing below, I authorize the release of my healthy placenta to Kayler Kempf of Instinctual Birth Doula & Placenta Services LLC for the purposes of placenta encapsulation, tincture, and keepsake preparation for my own personal use.