I had my placenta encapsulated after the birth of my third child. I didn't even know it was an option prior to my third pregnancy. After my second child was born, I actually laughed when the nurses asked if I wanted to keep my placenta as I thought they were joking. However, during my third pregnancy, I met Bridget Hirata and she told me about the placenta encapsulation and all of the positive aspects. I hadn't experienced any postpartum depression with my first two children so I wasn't overly concerned that I would experience it with my third. I was concerned though with my energy level and keeping up with having a newborn and two active kids so I decided to go for it.
I really believe that the pills made a huge difference in my recovery. I can't say what would have occurred had I not done it, but I felt good, I felt capable, and I got back into our routine very quickly.
My son was over 10 days past his due-date and so was only 2 1/2 weeks old when we took off on a road trip to attend a huge family reunion at
I have recommended this to all my friends/acquaintances that are pregnant (usually starting the conversation off with "Yes, I know this might be a bit bizarre..."). One of the added benefits is that Bridget actually comes in and cleans up your kitchen. The first night she arrived, we had just finished dinner and I had only cleared off a little counter space for her to work - the rest of the kitchen was a disaster - but she came in, put food away, did dishes, got everything so clean, and then started her process. It is something a new mother dreams about.
My son is now 4 1/2 months old and I don't take the pills regularly anymore. I have found that on days when I am feeling sluggish or moody, if I take a couple pills for a day or two that it really helps boost my spirits and energy level.
-Jen B.
I am happy to write a testimonial for my placenta encapsulation with Bridget Hirata. I have twin girls that arrived 8 weeks early back in May 2001. While in the NICU, I had major concerns about breastfeeding and feared my milk wouldn't "come in" or be enough for when they came home. I began the placenta pill regime within 24 hours of giving birth and was overjoyed to see milk within 1-2 days! As a matter of fact, I expressed so much,I had to purchase a deep freezer to store it all! Also, I had considerable postpartum depression with my first born daughter but with my "magic pills" never shed a tear. I still have pills left over and from time to time take them if I need a little energy boost or am feeling blue. It's better than caffeine and has no side effects! In short, I would highly recommend placenta encapsulation to anyone looking for more energy, more milk and more smiles after birth!
- Tara I.
Bridget did our placenta encapsulation for my daughter who was born April 2010. This was our first child so I wasn't sure if I would have issues with PPD but I knew my mom had suffered from it when she had me and I have a history of depression. Knowing that ingesting my placenta could naturally help with these issues had me sold. Bridget not only provided this service for me but she is a wealth of information. I've come back to her for suggestions on other maternal issues in life and she always has something great to share. She is such a warm, compassionate person. I know that she will be doing the placenta encapsulation for any future children we have.
-Christine N.
I was in labor for over 48 hours, without sleep nor food, so was grateful for all of the proactive planning for postpartum support. I lost about 18lbs during labor and birthing of the 25lbs I gained during pregnancy. The placenta capsules helped me recover as I experienced little bleeding and my milk came in without any issues, even after accepting pitocin and an epidural after 48 hours of natural birthing. I was concerned that the drugs and exhaustion would be a barrier to a successful start to breastfeeding. Although emotionally distraught over a non-emergent hospital transfer after a planned homebirth, I believe the capsules provided hormonal support by allowing my hormones to change gradually instead of dropping off. I did not experience postpartum emotional nor sleep issues. The lovely support from Bridget before, during and after birthing was another reason my birthing experience was so beautiful. I always felt supported, loved and cared for by Bridget. Support by Bridget and other women was priceless.
I returned to work four months later to a department in crisis. While handling the stress of the department I had to begin pumping for my little girl for the first time as she was feed exclusively from the breast during my maternity leave. I was able to keep my emotions in check and be productive and even experienced a surge in energy. All of this was due to the placenta capsules that I had saved and started to take again the week I had to return to work.
If and when I am blessed with another precious little one I will look for Bridget and placenta encapsulation.
Thank you :-)
-Angela R.
The experience was great. I loved Bridget. She has been so helpful and caring. I had bad postpartum depression with my first son and it was recommended to me to save my placenta with future pregnancies. So when my second son was born and I started feeling the same symptoms start, I contacted Bridget to have the placenta encapsulated. I started feeling so much better within about 5 days of taking the capsules. I wish I had enough to take these forever!
-Kelly W.
Everything exceeded my expectations! The follow up phone calls were very helpful in helping me to get my dosage correct. All the information (additional) about what was happening to my body and things to watch for was incredibly insightful and helpful! Thank you! I will definitely recommend you to friends and family.
-Marta P.
Thank you so much for taking such great care of our placenta and encapsulating it. Thank you for your help and expertise in milk production as well! Your help has truly made our postpartum experience very magical and positive. What you do for women is truly amazing!
-Sue N.
I feel like the placenta encapsulation definitely helped me to have a smooth transition into motherhood! My milk came in right away when we got home from the hospital and my iron levels improved! It was a wonderful service and I'm glad I did it!
-Leah B.
Bridget has done an excellent job! I would refer her to any and all pregnant women. She's been extremely helpful in figuring out dosage and when I should take more (stressful situations). Her recommendations have been exactly what I needed. I can tell she knows what she is doing which is very comforting. This has been such a good investment for us. Thanks!
-Patricia E.
Bridget is a wonderful caring person! I'm so blessed and thankful to have found out about placenta encapsulation, it saved me from going to a place in my mind where I don't want to be. Bridget did a great job, she is compassionate and kind and took the time to call and check on me. Thanks to her services and agreeing on short notice to perform this service. I was and am able to bond and enjoy this special time in my life with my new baby and family.
-Candice C.
Bridget was amazing! I am extremely grateful for her knowledge, kindness and professionalism! The placenta capsules made a huge difference in my recovery and truly allowed me to enjoy these first few weeks with my daughter. I will be frequently recommending this to others.
-Melissa O.
I had such a lovely transition into motherhood and I truly believe the capsules were such a contribution factor. My specialist (Bridget Hirata) was amazing and gave advice for my own personal experience. I felt well cared for and guided into motherhood. Thank you!
-Jackie G.
Bridget was wonderful. More than we expected - she was helpful, sweet and supportive. It was so great checking in with her by phone during the first two weeks and getting to talk about all the early difficulties, breast feeding issues, lack of sleep, etc. The dosage she recommended seemed just right. And I felt like the pills gave me added strength and helped me avoid postpartum depression. I would highly recommend her services to a friend! Thank you!
-Indra D.
We are beyond pleased with the services provided to us by Bridget! We really were pleasantly surprised by the amount of detail, attention and time spent on us! I'm so grateful for the experience and will recommend it to all expecting mothers! Thank you!
-Lisa
There is nothing that I would improve so far as Bridget's services. She was professional, knowledgeable, and kind in all she did while she was here and in follow-up. Not only did she do my physical healing a great service through the encapsulation, but she helped in my emotional and mental healing as well. I can't thank her enough for all she did for me to help me start my journey as a new mom.
-Melissa D.
I wanted to thank you for your service with us. Kristi seemed to benefit both mentally and physically from the placenta capsules. Considering the circumstances of having twins and two young ones already, any help we could get was most welcome, so thanks again for the good work.