Placenta Encapsulation for Postpartum Recovery | The Body Lab Canberra

Natural. Personal. Powerful.

At The Body Lab in Canberra, we offer personalised placenta encapsulation services for women who want to support their postpartum recovery through a natural, traditional, and nutrient-rich approach. As both a practitioner and a parent, Riccardo combines his clinical experience with personal insight to offer care that’s both professional and deeply understanding.

Why Placenta Encapsulation?

Placenta encapsulation involves dehydrating and grinding the placenta into powder, which is then placed into capsules for easy daily consumption. This method has been used for centuries in various cultures and is gaining popularity today due to its potential benefits:

  • Improved postpartum energy

  • Reduced risk of postpartum depression

  • Enhanced milk production

  • Hormonal support and mood balance

  • Iron replenishment

While more clinical research is still emerging, many mothers report feeling noticeably better when taking their placenta capsules—especially when combined with other nutritional support.

Riccardo’s Personal Experience: Father, Practitioner, Formulator

“As a father of three, I’ve witnessed the raw intensity and incredible beauty of childbirth. My wife had labour inductions for all three children, and after each birth, she was determined to support her body through the recovery process naturally. When she told me she wanted to eat her placenta, I didn’t blink—I got to work.

I researched the practice, consulted with experts in the field, and took it a step further: I formulated a custom blend of placenta powder with an alkalising green superfood mix to support recovery, mood, and energy.”

The Custom Formula

Riccardo’s placenta capsules are blended with:

Placenta powder – Dehydrated, lab-prepared, and encapsulated for safe consumption Country Farms Super Greens Alkalizing Formula – A powerful blend of:

  • Wheatgrass, barley grass, spirulina, chlorella

  • Beets, spinach, broccoli, kale

  • Digestive enzymes and probiotics

  • Herbs including milk thistle, alfalfa, and licorice root

This green formula supports digestion, nutrient absorption, alkalinity, and gut-brain balance—key areas in postpartum recovery.

Learn more about the Super Greens formula here: Country Farms Super Greens

How It Works

  1. Book your encapsulation in advance (ideally by 36 weeks)

  2. We’ll give you a cooler pack to bring to your birth location

  3. We arrange pick-up if of placenta

  4. Processing takes 24–48 hours

  5. We delivery your capsules and dosage instructions

Cost

Placenta + Super Greens Encapsulation: $450 Includes:

  • Processing + capsules (50–150 capsules depending on placenta size)

  • Country Farms Super Greens blend

  • Pickup & delivery

Is It Safe?

When done hygienically and by a trained professional, placenta encapsulation is considered safe. Riccardo follows strict safety and sanitation protocols, including food-safe dehydration, sterilised equipment, and proper temperature control. All work is done in a home-based clinical environment with full care and confidentiality.

However, like any supplement, placenta capsules may not be suitable for everyone. If there were complications during birth, infection, or retained placenta, you may be advised not to proceed. Riccardo will always assess each case individually.

FAQs

How many capsules will I get? Typically, 50–150 capsules depending on placenta size.

When should I start taking them? As soon as your energy levels drop or when your midwife/health provider advises.

Can I store them? Yes, they last up to 2 months in the fridge and even longer in the freezer.

What does it cost? Pricing starts from $450 with the custom herbal blend included, pickup, encapsulation, delivery.

Why Choose The Body Lab?

At The Body Lab, we don’t offer cookie-cutter services. We:

  • Offer personalised formulas for better absorption

  • Combine ancient practices with Western nutritional science

  • Use premium, food-grade herbs and encapsulation techniques

  • Have personal experience (and success!) with this method

Email for Your Encapsulation Now

Whether you’re preparing your postpartum kit or you’ve just given birth and want to make the most of your placenta’s power, Riccardo is here to guide you with care, calm, and clinical skill.

📍 Based in Canberra - Email Riccardo@thebodylab.au

The Body Lab – Supporting mothers with insight, empathy, and evidence.