2Life Doula is not a licensed medical professional and therefore am not able to diagnose, treat or prescribe for any health condition. Services and fees are for the preparation and encapsulation of your placenta, not for the sale of the pills. No specific benefits or effects are promised. Any benefits will vary from person to person. Some of the ascribed benefits of placenta consumption are supported by research; however these benefits have not been evaluated or approved by any health authority. It is your responsibility to determine whether using placenta preparations may be of benefit to you.

Always speak to your care provider regarding any questions about your health, safety and wellbeing. Placenta services are not meant to be a replacement for medical advice or prescription medicines. If you are experiencing symptoms of postpartum depression, low milk supply, or other medical concerns please speak to your midwife or doctor.

It is the client’s responsibility to notify 2Life Doula as soon after the birth as possible (preferably the same-day as the birth itself) to request pick-up or receipt of the placenta(s) by 2Life Doula at the location previously agreed upon by both parties.

Failure to do so may result in delayed placenta preparation and encapsulation and may cause decreased potency of nutrients, hormones, and other beneficial attributes of the placenta(s), and even spoilage of the placenta(s) which would render it unusable for encapsulation.

It is also the client’s responsibility to discuss release of her placenta(s) after her birth from the establishment where she delivers and to ensure proper storage of her placenta(s) in a refrigerator or cooler with the placenta(s) placed on ice until it can be picked up or delivered to 2Life Doula for preparation and encapsulation.

** Your placenta must not be treated with alcohol, formalin, or any other preservative.

Your placenta may be kept at room temperature for up to 2 hours after birth. After that it should be refrigerated or otherwise kept cool. If lotus birth is being practiced, ice packs can be wrapped around the placenta to prevent spoilage. If it is going to be more than 3 or 4 days before the placenta can be prepared it should be frozen. A frozen placenta may require an extra one or two days of preparation time to allow for gentle thawing.

Your placenta should be prepared for transport by placing it in two freezer-strength zipper storage bags, or in an airtight container ie; clean plastic or Tupperware container, and then into a cooler with icepacks or into a refrigerator. Usually the hospital will provide a container for you but please confirm this with them ahead of time.

It is important to note that there may be circumstances under which your placenta can not be used. Significant abnormalities of the placenta may necessitate your doctor or midwife sending your placenta to Pathology for further examination. Other conditions, such as signs of infection during labour, may mean that consuming your placenta will not be beneficial to you. If in doubt we will consult with you before proceeding. It should be possible to claim your placenta after Caesarean surgery. If you are not able to obtain and use your placenta as it was sent to pathology we will  then provide you with a full refund.

** Please let us know if you have any health concerns which may affect the health of your placenta or the health and safety of anyone who may come into contact with your placenta.

• Placenta encapsulation $270.00 for non Doula clients with drop off to my location (Red Hill) and pickup from my location

• The fee for Placenta Encapsulation Brisbane area is $300 (We arrange a time for me to come to you to collect the placenta, and the capsules are express posted back to you within 24 – 48 hrs

~ I use Australia Post Express, Registered Mail; guaranteed overnight delivery in metro areas with parcel tracking and signature required on delivery.

• Placenta encapsulation $320.00 for non doula clients Brisbane (within 15km of Brisbane CBD) area inclusive of pickup/delivery at home or hospital

• Central Gold Coast Hospitals ~ GC Birthing Centre, GCUH, GC Private & Pindara ~ inclusive of pickup/drop off $320.00

~ Servicing: Royal Brisbane Women’s Hospital ~ Mater Mother’s Private/Public South Brisbane ~ North West Private Hospital ~ Greenslopes ~ Wesley ~ Redcliffe Hospital ~ Ipswich ~ Sunnybank ~ Mater Redland Bay ~ Redland Hospital ~ HomeBirth (Depending on location)

Fees above include the preparation and encapsulation of the placenta, a storage container for your capsules, written instructions for storage and handling, and guidelines for taking your capsules.

We request a deposit of $50 upon signing this contract, and remaining balance due 4 weeks prior to estimated due date.

Payments information will be provided when booking is made.

** If you have selected to get your capsules express posted to you than 2Life Doula is not liable for Aust Post mishandling or misplacing your package and you will therefore not get a refund for your capsules in such an event.

In the event your placenta is unavailable to you (ie; sent to Pathology and not released) any fees paid will be refunded excluding deposit if you notify us within 2 days of the birth, if you fail to notify us of placenta going to pathology or decided at the last minute not to get your placenta encapsulated than you forfeit the entire amount paid. As I only take a limited number of bookings a month therefore If you change your mind and choose to terminate this contract any fees paid excluding the deposit will be refunded if cancelation is done more than 4 weeks prior to estimated due date. If you decide to terminate the contract within the 4 weeks to your estimated due date than you will forfeit the entire amount paid.

In the booking email you receive you will get info on appropriate storage information for the placenta till collection as the placenta needs to be refrigerated or kept cold till pickup. In the event that you do not follow the instructions required to enable encapsulation than no refund will be given at that time.
If you choose to terminate this contract after releasing your placenta to us than you will not receive a refund.

There will be no refund once preparation has begun, even if you choose not to take delivery of the finished capsules.

If you have selected to get your capsules express posted to you than 2Life Doula is not liable for Aust Post mishandling or misplacing your package and you will therefore not get a refund for your capsules in such an event.