I highly recommend booking Shawna to encapsulate your placenta. I used her services for my first delivery and it was a pleasant and easy experience. Her website is very thorough in explaining the process and booking was really easy. I went with having her pick up the goods at our hospital. My delivery happened at 10pm and we contacted Shawna at 6am the next day, and she was able to get to us by 11am the same day for pickup. Communication was friendly and quick which we really appreciated. After the pills were delivered, Shawna sent a helpful email with suggestions and tips on taking them. Also, I went with the coffee flavor for the pills and it really did mask the taste. 10/10, highly recommend! read more

Shawna out did her self with my placenta encapsulation. Shawna drove to my house to pick up my placenta, and home delivered my pills within 24hours of picking up my placenta. Her quick response to my questions and needs gave me a sigh of relief so I can focus on my baby. My baby and I are thriving during our postpartum. I highly recommend Bay Area Placenta. read more

Great experience. I was not aware that, in order to encapsulate my placenta, I had to coordinate a pick up from the hospital within hours of delivery. Luckily, I was able to find Shawna via Google and scheduled everything for next day. Saved us, and, perhaps more importantly, the capsules gave me great boosts of energy and helped my hormone balance. read more

Shawna was great with communication and walking me through the process as this was my first pregnancy and truly clueless on how it would all work out. Her instructions were clear and easy enough for my husband to take over as soon as it was go time! I did need to make sure my midwife and nurses knew I was keeping my placenta and they had me sign a form since it's considered hazardous. There's a restriction on how long it can remain in the hospital and which room it is allowed in. A couple days after she picked up the placenta at the hospital (i delivered at Oakland Hospital), she dropped off the pills at my house and that was it! The pills themselves do not taste like anything and were locked in a jar. Shawna emailed me directions on how to store them which was helpful and I've been taking them without any issues. I would definitely recommend BAP to anyone considering placenta encapsulation. read more

1 week postpartum right now! We delivered our babe on a Friday and received the pills on a Wednesday. It's the holiday season so they came a day late, but it was not a big deal. Shawna let me know the mailing updates, which was helpful! We delivered at 4:35am and I told Shawna at 6:50am. She responded before 8:30am and was at the hospital (east bay) less than 2 hours later. I wish I could have met her, but well, birth! Working with Shawna was awesome. We communicated by her website contact form, email and then closer to the due date was text. She was always so prompt and kind, which was reassuring! When I received the kit, I teared up. I was not expecting the umbilical cord, and I thought I had lost his stump already (his fell out by day 4!). She made a heart out of it! It's only been a few days of taking the pills (I have decided to take 1 a day), but they seem great! Regular vitamin size. They taste like iron but I just swallow with a flavored drink and don't taste it at all. You can choose to have flavored capsules but I decided to just do regular ones. Shawna is also really thoughtful. I gave her one of our baby shower favors which contained a candle to light on the day our babe was born. She told me she lit the candle during the encapsulation process and then sent pictures of my placenta with the lit candle. So kind! She emailed recommendations and potential dosages, which were clear. She will always answer questions as quick as she can. I would encapsulate 1000000% again and definitely recommend Shawna and her services! read more

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I highly recommend anyone interested in placenta encapsulation to trust in Bay Area Placenta Services! Shawna was super kind and patient as I asked all the questions and concerns I had. I didn't consider placenta encapsulation until I stumbled on her website and read all the positive reviews on Yelp! This was my first pregnancy so everything was super new for me and I'm so glad I decided to get my placenta encapsulated with her! My postpartums hormones and experience have been positive and I definitely will be encapsulating with her for baby #2!! I went with all steamed strawberry flavored capsules and even got the umbilical chord! read more

Shawna has amazing customer service! She responds incredibly fast and is very helpful and resourceful. The entire process was a breeze and I had nothing to worry about. She mailed us a small cooler bag to collect the placenta in from the hospital and let my husband outside of the hospital for pick up. She had my placenta pills back within two days. It was an incredibly fast turn around time and brought them to my door so I didn't have to stress about anything. Once I started the pills, I immediately noticed results. I had more energy and a positive mood. The biggest benefit was the increase in my milk supply! Woohoo! I requested to have my pills undreamed and the pill capsules were an orange flavor. This was great because after taking the pills I didn't have a gross taste. I had fraternal twins so I had two placentas. She gave me two different bottles with about 300 pills. I highly recommend using Shawna! You won't be disappointed! read more

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Shawna is awesome. I didn't think about encapsulating my placenta seriously literally until I was in the hospital in labor. I found her through Yelp, reached out to her and she responded pretty quickly. The same day, after I delivered, she met my husband outside the hospital to pick up the placenta and within three days, she provided us with the encapsulation at our home! Amazing. If you are looking into the same, look no further :-) she is quick and gets it done right! read more

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I found Shawna's services through google. I reached out to her via email and she was very responsive. I made a deposit back in 2020 when I was pregnant with my first born. Unfortunately I was unable to use my placenta for the capsules that time around due to some medical issues. I informed Shawna and she told me I could use the deposit for another pregnancy in the future or gift it to a friend. I knew we were going to get pregnant again so therefore we kept our deposit for future use. Fast forward to 2022 I got pregnant again and reached out to Shawna. She applied my deposit and this time I was able to use my placenta for capsules. The whole process with Shawna was smooth because she would immediately answer my questions and provided direct instructions on what to do with the placenta. I would definitely recommend reaching out to Shawna if you're looking into her services! read more

Very appreciative of Shawna! My husband and I had Covid when we gave birth so we were not able to leave our room to meet Shawna for pick up and delivery. She was very understanding and helped coordinate with us and the nurses to make sure we got what we needed in such short notice. read more

This is my second time using Shawna's services (first time in 2020 and again this month with my second baby)! I completely believe that this process has been a huge positive addition to my postpartum journey. I highly recommend this to any mama. It is such an easy process and Shawna is more than accommodating and provides easy instructions for pre and post services. capsulating your placenta with Bay Area Placenta Services, definitely the way to go! read more

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Encapsulated my placenta as a first time mom and have been recommending it to other pregnant women ever since! Have noticed a significant difference pre and post pills in terms of hormones and emotional health. 100% happy with the product, thank you for your service! read more

I utilized Shawna for placenta encapsulation and highly recommend her! The original doula I had lined up to take my placenta had to cancel while I was in labor, and connected me with Shawna who was responsive and easy to coordinate with. I really appreciate her communication and the convenience of pick up/drop off, along with the placenta capsule instructions she emailed me right after. read more

Great experience with Shawna. Educating me from the beginning, fast communication, on time pick and drop off which made it super smooth. She is super kind and she made me feel like there was no wrong or stupid questions. This is my second pregnancy and my husband wanted me to get my placenta into capsules I'm super happy I did they are giving that extra boost of energy. Most definitely will come back again. Thank you so much Shawna!!! read more

This was my first pregnancy and my first time using Bay Area Placenta Services, Shawna was great. I delivered in Antioch which is outside of her normal area but Shawna was able to meet my husband in Walnut Creek to hand off my " tree of life". Turn around time was pretty quick. I delivered on Thursday and had my capsules & art work by Monday afternoon! I choose Strawberry flavored capsules and they do taste like Strawberry if you leave them in your mouth long enough lol. I will definitely be using her with my next pregnancy and recommending her to all my family and friends! Thanks again Shawna read more

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The whole process in getting my placenta encapsulated by Bay Area Placenta Services was very smooth. I noticed a tangible positive difference in my energy level and mental health this time around compared to my first postpartum period (I didn't encapsulate my placenta then, and I felt anxious, exhausted physically and mentally and had trouble sleeping even when I was dead tired). I'll certainly reach out to Shawna again if I ever have a third baby! read more

I highly recommend this placenta encapsulation service. Shawna was extremely easy to work with, professional, accommodating and friendly. My baby came about two weeks early, and Shawna was prompt at picking up the placenta that evening at John Muir. She had an extremely quick turnaround time, and delivered the pills to our door. Her website is super user-friendly, and I was able to book the service easily and efficiently. She quickly sent out a cooler kit to place the placenta into after birth. I went with the unsteamed option, and found the pills very easy to swallow. You won't be disappointed if you choose this company to work with. read more

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Amazing! Magical even. So my husband and I switched hospital's at 37 weeks. Everything worked out so smoothly. As I was trying to push my placenta out. I looked over at my husband and said "Shit I forgot to email BAPS..." he was able to call and it was picked up right on time. I'm so happy with the results. My pills came in fast. Actually got my milk in faster! Because of the pills. Less than two hours of taking one. Can you believe it? My boobs felt weird I looked down and saw milk. Shocker. Also it give me so much energy. Honestly when I go to my visits at the hospital they always ask about postpartum depression. I respond with have you ever heard of Bay Area Placenta ? They love hearing about it. At CPMC they were against it also very skeptical. So glad I moved hospitals. My Experience giving birth was almost exactly what I wanted it to be. Wonderful how things work out. These capsules are just the Cherry on top of the whole experience. I recommend this to any mom. Also this would be a great gift idea if you know any mothers to be. read more

I was referred to Shawna at BAPS by a close friend who had used her encapsulating services after her second baby. She and I were both now expecting our third babies at the same time. Given my history with PPD, I contacted Shawna albeit very close to my due date and was worried I had done so too late. Shawna was super helpful and made sure to get me everything I needed within a couple days. Luckily we ironed out everything before I delivered. The service was thorough and timely. I've been taking the placenta capsules twice daily (a dose that works for me). I notice a difference in my mood and the decrease in my night sweats after delivery. read more

I highly recommend Bay Area Placenta and Shawna.  As a first-time mom, I was offered plenty of advice, including whether to encapsulate the placenta after birth for consumption.  From the beginning, Shawna was patient about answering all my questions over the phone about encapsulation.    Friends who were pro-encapsulation provided their favorite people, and I called several.  Ultimately, it was easy to see who really cared about my questions and concerns.  If you wish to work with a caring professional, you've found one with Shawna.  I'd give her six stars if that were an option on Yelp! read more

I had a great experience working with Shawna. Easy communication and a quick pick up at the hospital, even so close to the holidays and being on the other side of the Bay from her. We received the capsules quickly and they have been of great quality, really helping my recovery. She also checks in on you a few weeks postpartum and is there to answer any questions you might have. This was my first time working with her but second time having my placenta encapsulated and I thought the experience with her was fabulous. I would strongly recommend her to anyone considering placenta encapsulation. read more

I worked with Shawna for my first pregnancy and recently did encapsulations for my 2nd birth. Both experiences were so seamless and positive, I could not recommend her more. Shawna was quick to respond to any questions and prompt with pickups and delivery, even though we decided with the process 2 days after birth. The pills I opted for were steamed and flavorless. Though the effects are hard to measure, I do feel like I have better energy and mood when I take them. I have not experienced any negative effects. Highly recommend if you are considering placenta encapsulation. read more

FTM mom but knew my plan was to encapsulate my placenta. So glad I found her she made this process so easy. Sent the cooler bag. Picked up the placenta @ hospital & dropped off pills @ my house within day. Wish I had met her for my partner had to hand off everything. As far as my healing I feel like the pills expedited my healing! So thankful! read more

During pregnancy, I was looking for a specialist who knew how to encapsulate placentas for a while especially when hygienes have been hightened during this pandemic. Shawna is OSHA skilled to take on any types of placenta as long as you're able get the placenta to her, she'll make it happen for you. I was tested GBS positive and she was the only one who still accepted my condition and made me feel at ease. Pill wise, she was able to get me 150+ pills,had a variety of flavors for the casing(I didn't really care for any), and was decently priced. I'd recommend her if anyone else is looking to get their placenta encapsulated. read more

March 2022 We had exceptional service from Shawna! Cooler and directions were easy to understand and her turnaround time after picking up my placenta was great. Very responsive and easy to communicate with. Would recommend her and her service to anyone who wants to go this direction. read more

Since I was a first-time mom (FTM), I learnt about placenta encapsulation really late during my pregnancy. I reached out to Shawna and she was responsive and helped me schedule when to drop off the cooler and how we were to meet her. It made me feel less anxious! After my scheduled C-section, she was able to coordinate with my partner to do pickup/drop offs, and we received the pills very soon. She also made us a little love packet with the dried umbilical cord and sent us a picture of the placenta. She also did a follow-up to check in with us to see if we had any questions. I would highly recommend reaching out to Shawna if you are deciding whether or not to encapsulate your placenta, I definitely would do this again! Thank you! read more

This was such a great stress free experience.. the whole process was smooth shawna really took care of us since the very first moment we contact her, answering all our questions explaining us the whole process made us feel secure. We had our son at 3:15pm and she pick up our placenta very fast within the hour and deliver our capsules at home.. Im very pleased with her beautiful work.. Thank You, Thank You for doing this for us. I started to drink the capsules and i feel with more energy and my healing process had been pretty easy so far.. shawna you are amazing! read more

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Shawna is wonderful and makes everything such an easy and smooth process. I have used her services with all three of my pregnancies and have been very happy each time. I can't imagine not having my placenta pills in postpartum. I fully recommend Shawna! I also love having the umbilical cord keepsake for each of my children among with the placenta picture/art. It's the cherry on top. Thank you Shawna! read more

Shawna was communicative, very easy to work with and fast! I appreciated that she not only provided a great service, but continued to check on me. I would recommend her to anyone looking to encapsulate their placenta. The pills have given me extra energy post-partum. read more

For anyone that is skeptical about taking placenta pills after birthing, I highly recommend it! I had a terrible reaction to the spinal block three days after giving birth. Once I started taking the placenta pills I noticed they were the only thing that would make me feel better. I also noticed my milk production significantly increased very early on and give credit to the placenta pills. Shawna is wonderful and I cannot wait to make her part of my future pregnancies! read more

If you are seeking Placenta Encapsulation service, Shawna is your go to. My experience with Bay Area Placenta Services was very informative, easy and reliable. It's been 3 weeks since having my baby girl. Taking my capsule daily centers me again and makes me feel energized. I'm very much pleased and loved how I got a picture of my placenta. P.S unflavored capsules in my opinion smells likes my baby fresh out the womb a scent I will never forget and love. Happy healing mommies our bodies are amazing !! read more

I started looking into Placenta encapsulation late into my pregnancy and found Bay Area Placenta Services through Yelp. My baby came earlier than expected and Shawna worked with me when my child was born. Easy to communicate with. Shawna communicated for me to advocate for myself when it came to keeping my placenta for encapsulation, I wish I would've done this with my first. read more

We used Shawna's services for both our children and couldn't be more satisfied and grateful. She is incredibly prompt and professional and thoughtful in her pick-up and delivery as well. Highly recommend. read more

super good service was very fast with the pick up and the return of the capsules loved it 10/10 I would do this again

I had researched different places and luckily found Shawna! Everything was so easy! (Well, my husband did the delivery but he was only gone a few moments for the placenta handoff). The pills arrived very quickly and are great! Highly recommend! read more

Great experience with Shawna. Educating me from the beginning, fast communication, in-time picking up, everything was smooth and we are very happy with the placenta pill and arts. Highly recommend her! read more

Shawna was amazing during our process of having our placenta encapsulated. She communicated all steps and was very informative of how to take the capsules as well. She made herself available for any questions and want to thank her for everything ! read more

This was my first time encapsulating my placenta and I'm happy I did! Being that I was only a month out from having our baby, I reached out to a few individuals and Shawna was quick to respond. She answered all my questions especially around being GBS positive and provided a clear and smooth process. I'm now 6 weeks pp and although I'm taking a break from taking my capsules due to my abundant milk supply, I know that taking them provided me the energy I needed and supported my hormone changes in that first month. read more

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We had talked about encapsulating my placenta but we hadn't really gotten the ball rolling, I messaged bay area placenta services and she got back to me right away, I went into labor on my due date and she was extremely accommodating with taking us on as a client and getting our placenta. She answered all of my questions about different ways to use it and products that she offered. I received my placenta pills and skin balm very quickly and she was Great about communicating when it had arrived and kept checking in on me to make sure everything was going well! I will definitely be using their services in the future, thank you so much for amazing care and support read more

I had Shawna encapsulate my placenta for the second time and it went just as smooth as the first time. Super easy and helpful. I like taking them before my daily nap and after I feel energized and refreshed. read more