Become a Certified Placenta Encapsulator
Placenta encapsulation nourishes families in postpartum and builds income for birth workers.
When you train with BEST, we provide the expert-led education you need to excel in placenta work. We give you the "business in a box"—including all the contracts and systems—so you can focus on your clients, not your paperwork. Leave us feeling confident in your safety protocols and empowered to grow a thriving business.
We offer two choices - a virtual self paced course and an in person course. In person course includes hands on practice with a real placenta. After finishing either course, you are a certified placenta encapsulator.
Learn from one the most experienced experts in the world. Maria Pokluda leads the BEST Placenta workshops. She has offered placenta encapsulation services for almost two decades and has processed 3000 plus placentas. She shares everything you need to know to start and successfully run a safe, sustainable and collaborative placenta business.
Join us live. We will have a placenta waiting for you!
What is Covered at BEST Placenta?
Our comprehensive program is designed to fit your life. Complete the self-paced online course (approx. 7–10 hours) or join us for a high-impact, one-evening in-person workshop.
The Foundations: Placenta anatomy and the ethics of encapsulation.
Safety & Mastery: Safe processing skills and hands-on technique practice.
The Art of the Craft: Tinctures, cord keepsakes, salves, and more.
Logistics: Choosing the best location for your workspace.
Clinical Knowledge: Understanding Postpartum Mood Disorders (PMADs).
Growth: Proven placenta business marketing strategies.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Our $525 registration fee covers your entire training and certification process. At BEST, we believe in transparency: there are no hidden packets, no ongoing membership fees, and no surprise costs. We also offer scholarships for BIPOC, Single Parents, and Queer birth workers—please reach out for details!
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YES! To secure your spot, simply make a deposit at registration. You will receive a personalized link to make further payments at your convenience. You can pay your balance all at once or in small increments up until a week before your workshop date. Whatever works for your budget!
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Your fee includes access to the 7–10 hour self-paced online course, your in-person workshop, all training materials, and your official certification once requirements are met. You also receive our professional business paperwork and contract templates to help you launch immediately.
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Not at all! While many doulas add this to their services, this course is open to anyone with a heart for birth work and a commitment to safety. Whether you are a nurse, a student, or just starting out, you are welcome here.
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Yes. Safety is our top priority. We cover safe processing skills, bloodborne pathogens, and workspace sanitation to ensure you are meeting professional safety standards and protecting both yourself and your clients.
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We cover this in detail! We discuss the pros and cons of processing in a client’s home versus your own dedicated workspace, and we help you choose the best location based on your local regulations and business goals.
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No. Just like our other programs, recertification happens every two years. We’ve made the process straightforward and user-friendly because we want to support your growth, not create needless busy work.