Placenta Pills London
Professional placenta encapsulation for mums across London. We deliver a free pharmaceutical-grade cooler box to your door, collect your placenta from anywhere in the capital, and post your hand-prepared capsules back within 24–48 hours.
Placenta encapsulation for London families
From the City to the suburbs, Cherished Placentas brings professional placenta encapsulation to families right across London. There's no need to travel or find a local provider — we deliver everything to your door and handle collection for you, so you can focus entirely on your birth and your baby.
London is well within our regular collection network — one of our verified reviewers had her placenta collected from London for her placenta pills, sharing that they helped bring her milk in earlier and that she felt she skipped the postpartum blues. We send your free cooler box ahead of your due date, your birth partner or doula messages our WhatsApp group within 30 minutes when collection is needed, and your finished capsules are posted back within 24–48 hours.
Areas we cover across London
Placenta pills, wherever baby arrives in London
Whether you're booked into one of London's maternity units or planning a home birth, the process is exactly the same — simply ask your midwife for your placenta after birth and store it in your cooler box. We collect from across the capital, including families giving birth at:
- University College Hospital (UCLH)
- St Thomas' Hospital
- King's College Hospital
- Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital
- Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
- The Royal Free Hospital
- Homerton University Hospital
- Barnet Hospital
- North Middlesex University Hospital
- Newham University Hospital
Cherished Placentas is an independent service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any NHS trust or hospital. Hospitals are listed only as examples of where London families give birth.
Your placenta, returned to you as gentle daily capsules
Placenta pills — also called placenta capsules — are made by gently cleaning, dehydrating and encapsulating your own placenta after birth. Each capsule returns your placenta's naturally occurring stem cells, hormones and nutrients to you, offering a safe, natural way to support recovery in those precious early weeks. You can choose from three preparation methods:
Simple Method
Your placenta is dehydrated from its raw state and encapsulated. This method is thought to be more energising.
Steamed Method
Your placenta is steamed with lemon, ginger and chilli before being dehydrated. This method is thought to be more calming.
50/50 Combined
A combination of both methods, so you can choose a calming or energising capsule to suit how you feel each day.
Benefits of placenta encapsulation
The placenta is a remarkable organ that develops during pregnancy to nourish and protect the growing fetus. It is rich in essential nutrients and hormones, making it a vital part of the pregnancy process.
Natural Pain Relief
The placenta contains natural pain-relieving properties, including oxytocin and endrophins, which can help alleviate pain and discomfort during the postpartum period. This can be especially beneficial for mothers who have experienced a difficult or traumatic birth.
Hormonal Balance
The Placenta contains hormones that may help regulate mood, anxiety and and alleviate symptoms of postpartum depression. Estrogen is known to help regulate mood and reduce the risk of depression, while progestrogen has a calming effect on the body and can help reduce anxiety.
Increased Energy
The Placenta is rich in various nurtients, including iron, B6, and protein, which can help boost energy levels and combat fatigue. Iron is essential for the production of red blood cells, which carry oxygen throughout the body and can help prevent anemia and fatigue. Cortisol and thyroid hormones are also found in the placenta, which are important for regulating energy levels and metabolism.
Faster Recovery
Placenta Encapsulation has been associated with faster healing and reduced bleeding. The placenta contains a wide range of nutrients including iron, protein and vitamin B6, which are all essentail for postpartum healing. Iron is important for the production of red blood cells, which can help prevent anemia and support. Vitamin B6 is important for immune function and can help reduce inflammation in the body. In addition to these nutrients, the placenta also contains various hormones, including prostaglandin, which can help reduce inflammation and promote healing.
Improved Milk Supply
Some women have reported an increase in breastmilk production after taking placenta capsules. Prolactin and oxytocin are found in the placenta, which are important for milk production and let down.
Improved Mood
The Placenta is rich in various hormones, including estrogen, progesterone, and oxytocin, which are essential for regulating mood and promoting feelings of well-being. Oxytocin, also known as the "love hormone", is responsible for promoting feelings of attachment and bonding, and can help reduce stress levels.
Simple, transparent pricing
Every order includes a free pharmaceutical-grade cooler box, 24/7 support, and flat-rate £30 shipping covering cooler-box delivery, collection and return of your products. A £50 deposit secures your due date — the balance is only due once your products are ready to be posted back to you.
Simple
Dehydrated from raw — more energising
50/50 Combined
Both methods — calming & energising
Steamed
Steamed with lemon, ginger & chilli — more calming
Your journey in six simple steps
Simple, safe and fully supported from booking to delivery — so you can focus on your birth and recovery.
Book & secure your date
Complete the online booking form and pay a £50 deposit to secure your spot. The balance isn't due until your products are ready to be posted back to you.
Welcome confirmation
You'll receive a confirmation email with everything you need to familiarise yourself with the process before your cooler box arrives.
Cooler box delivered
Your pharmaceutical-grade cooler box arrives within 6–8 weeks of your due date, with everything needed to store your placenta safely.
Ask your midwife
During labour, simply request your placenta. Your midwife will inspect and bag it, ready to be placed into your cooler box.
Arrange collection
Your birth partner or doula messages our WhatsApp group within 30 minutes so we can arrange collection.
Delivered to your door
Your placenta arrives at our clinical facility and your chosen products are posted back to you within 24–48 hours.
Why trust in Cherished Placentas?
At Cherished Placentas, we offer a professional placenta encapsulation service that is tailored to your unique needs. Our team of experienced encapsulation specialists uses the highest standards of hygiene and safety to ensure that your placenta is processed with care and precision.
Bespoke Clinical Facility
We have designed a purpose-built, bespoke, clinical placenta processing facility, eliminating any possibility of cross-contamination - only one placenta is processed at any one time in the facility.
Free Cooler Box
We provide you with a pharmaceutical grade cooler box, designed to high technical specifications in order to store and preserve your placenta safely during transit for up to 120 hours.
With 5-day peace of mind, the cooler box takes the worry out of refrigerating your placenta and ensures you can focus on your birthing journey, knowing that your placenta will be preserved at the optimum temperature.
Medical Grade Standards
Using medical/hospital grade PPE and disinfectants, as well as sterile, single use specialist equipment as standard.
Trusted 5-Star Service
We are proud to offer our 5 star service with care, consistency and personal support.
Collection Service
We've created a safe, reliable and fully supported collection service, so you never have to worry about what happens next.
8+ Years of Service
We are extremely proud of what we have achieved over the last 8+ years.
Loved by mothers everywhere
Verified reviews from mothers who trusted Cherished Placentas on their postnatal journey.
I had the most amazing experience using Cherished Placentas!!!! From the first call, to the delivery of my package, to any random questions I still think of, its been nothing short of incredible communication, understanding, knowledge and kindness!!! I would honestly recommend this company to anyone who is thinking of encapsulating their placenta, or using it for postpartum healing. My placenta was collected from Devon, and the whole process was so smooth and easy, i opted for package 4 which included 50/50 placenta pills, 4 smoothies and a multitude of other goodies!I know its not expected but I got told multiple times that my skin was glowing and I truly believe it was down to the smoothies, pills and the incredible facial oil I had as part of my package!I cannot wait to use this incredible company again, so if you’re embarking on this very special journey, and want a special company to help your healing journey then look no further!!
I had such a beautiful experience with Cherished Placentas after the birth of my first baby. Nikki was absolutely amazing from start to finish so knowledgeable, kind, and supportive during such a special (and sometimes overwhelming!) time.She created incredible products for me, including capsules and smoothies, which made such a difference to my recovery and energy levels. It felt like such a meaningful and empowering way to preserve something so personal and special.I couldn’t recommend Cherished Placentas enough professional, caring, and truly a unique service that I’m so grateful I chose.
My placenta was collected from London and I opted for the Placenta Pills. I had such a pleasant experience using their service. The process was thoroughly explained from the start and any questions I had were answered in a timely manner.I would highly recommend giving the placenta pills a try. I was having my third baby and I found the pills helped bring in my breastmilk earlier and my milk had a heavy consistency. What I loved most was that I felt I skipped the ‘postpartum blues’ phase. I had a lot more energy and felt a lot more normal hormonally - Even after the pills had finished.The Placenta Pills are nicely packaged and I received a heart shaped piece of the umbilical cord. A beautiful touch!If you’re thinking about it, just go ahead. The post partum journey is a rough road, however the Placenta Pills made it that little bit easier. Thank you!
Placenta pills in London — your questions
Everything London families ask about collection, hospitals and pricing.
Do you collect placenta in London?
Yes. We offer regular collection right across London. We deliver your free pharmaceutical-grade cooler box before your due date, and once your baby arrives your birth partner or doula messages our WhatsApp group within 30 minutes to arrange collection from any London address. Home collections and Post Office drop-offs are available Monday to Saturday, and we can arrange same-day collection if your cooler box is ready by 10am.
I'm giving birth at a London hospital — can I still have placenta pills?
Absolutely. Whether you give birth at a hospital such as UCLH, St Thomas', King's College or Chelsea & Westminster, or at home anywhere in London, simply ask your midwife for your placenta after birth and place it into your cooler box. The process is the same wherever you deliver.
How much are placenta pills in London?
Placenta capsules start from £240 (Simple or Steamed) or £290 for 50/50, with full packages from £300. Flat-rate £30 shipping covers cooler-box delivery, collection across London and the return of your products, and a £50 deposit secures your due date.
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