Inspired Placentas
Inspiring parents
to create their
ideal postpartum.
For over twelve years, Inspired Placentas has been a trusted partner for new families across the greater Bay Area. As leading placenta encapsulation specialists, their mission is to provide safe and dependable products, offering a holistic approach to support your comfort and well-being during the crucial postpartum adjustment period. Since 2014, they have served over 1,500 families, building a reputation for expertise and compassionate care.
Birth Circle Placentas
is now
Inspired Placentas!
Welcome to Inspired Beginnings: A New Chapter in Birth and Postpartum Support
As we begin 2026, Birth Circle Services is stepping into an exciting new chapter. Over the past 12 years, Birth Circle and its offerings have grown and evolved alongside our owners, who have also grown and moved in new directions. To reflect this evolution, we’re proud to rename and rebrand our services under a new umbrella company: Inspired Beginnings. This rebrand allows us to streamline our birth and postpartum support offerings, making it easier for clients to find the services that best help them achieve their ideal birth and postpartum experience. We understand that not every family can invest in a full luxury birth support package — but smaller, evidence-based add-on services like childbirth education classes, postpartum preparation classes, and placenta encapsulation can make a meaningful difference in your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey. Every service we offer can be tailored to fit your budget, helping you create a personalized and supportive experience for you and your family. Explore all of our offerings — including doula support, childbirth education, postpartum planning, and placenta encapsulation services
www.inspired-beginnings.net.
Welcome to Inspired Placentas
Thank you for visiting Inspired Placentas, your trusted source for placenta encapsulation in the greater Bay Area. We hope you’ll find the resources here helpful as you prepare for a smoother, more supported postpartum journey. New parents today face countless decisions — from getting enough rest to navigating feeding choices to choosing the right postpartum products for their family. Having the right support in place can make all the difference.
I am Tracie Lynch, mother of five, doula, midwife, childbirth educator, and certified placenta encapsulation specialist. I’ve been supporting pregnant and postpartum families since 2009, helping them prepare for confident, well-informed birth and postpartum experiences. Many families enter postpartum recovery without a clear sense of what to expect or which forms of support will help most. In today’s economy, families want to make the most of every product and service they invest in — and I’ve seen firsthand the difference it makes when families layer accessible postpartum supports to ease this transition.
As you plan for postpartum success, consider postpartum preparation classes so both the birthing parent and partner know what to expect once baby arrives. In-home postpartum support is another valuable option — from cleaning help to overnight assistance, errands, or grocery delivery, you can build a support plan that fits your exact needs and budget. Placenta encapsulation and placenta products add another meaningful layer of postpartum comfort during this time of transition. Placenta capsules are designed for immediate postpartum use to support hormonal balance, energy, and rest in the early weeks. Other products, like placenta tincture, are designed for later use — from six weeks postpartum to months or even years down the road. Our placenta whipped body butter can be used by both parent and baby for soothing skin support. Many of these products store safely for long-term use, offering natural support during life transitions like weaning , returning to work or even menopause. Whatever postpartum support you choose, we wish you a blissful time of bonding and snuggles with your new baby, and a happy, healthy future with your family.
~ Tracie
What is Placenta Encapsulation?
Placenta encapsulation is the natural process of preserving your placenta for future consumption, transforming it into an easy-to-use postpartum supplement. Your placenta contains a powerful reserve of natural nutrients, minerals, and hormones that can help restore balance within the body during times of significant transition and growth — making placenta encapsulation an ideal form of support during the postpartum period.
Many parents turn to placenta encapsulation as a natural way to support hormonal balance, sustained energy, and overall postpartum wellness in the weeks and months following birth. Whether prepared as placenta capsules, placenta powder, or using add-on products like placenta tincture, whipped body butter or utilizing the nourishing benefits of raw smoothie cubes, this time-honored practice offers a personalized, natural approach to postpartum recovery — helping your body navigate one of life’s most significant transitions with the nutrients it already produced specifically for you.
Register For Placenta Encapsulation Services Today!
Start Your Postpartum Healing Journey Today!
Give yourself the gift of natural postpartum support by reserving your placenta encapsulation package today — whether you’re planning ahead or reaching out last minute, we’re here to help. Trusted placenta encapsulation services ensure your placenta is processed safely and professionally, supporting hormonal balance, faster recovery, and overall postpartum wellness. Serving the greater Bay Area since 2014, Inspired Placentas is trusted by over 1,500 families for safe, professional placenta encapsulation, placenta capsules, tinctures, and postpartum wellness products. Register now and take the first step toward a smoother, more supported fourth trimester.
The Natural Benefits of Placenta Nutrients, Minerals and Hormones
What hormones are in my placenta?
Your placenta contains a rich abundance of natural elements that work in harmony with your changing body, especially during the postpartum experience. By reintroducing these nutrients, minerals, and hormones into your diet through placenta encapsulation, you can support healing, promote emotional stability, and naturally restore energy levels during postpartum recovery.
Below are some of the most beneficial elements found in your placenta and how each one supports your body after birth.
“With my second baby, I wasn’t sure placenta capsules would make much of a difference, but I was wrong — my energy came back so much faster than after my first postpartum recovery, and I felt so much more like myself emotionally within just the first week. My milk supply also came in easier and stayed steady, which took a huge weight off during those exhausting early days.”
~ Stephanie
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
Promotes growth in the mammary glands to support healthy breastfeeding and milk production.
Human placental lactogen (hPL)
Provided essential nutrition to your growing baby during pregnancy and helps stimulate the milk glands for sucessful breastfeeding.
Oxytocin
Often called the “Love Hormone”, oxytocin supports newborn bonding and contributes to a happier, more balanced postpartum period as well as a greater milk let-down for your baby.
Progesterone
Levels drop rapidly after delivery, often contributing to the “baby blues.” Reintroducing placental progesterone may help balance this sudden drop, reducing irritability and supporting relief from postpartum mood disorders.
Estradiol (estrogen)
Stimulates the growth and development of mammary glands, helping to prepare the body for breastfeeding.
Iron
Helps alleviate postpartum anemia, reducing symptoms like exhaustion, dizziness, postpartum depression, and cognitive fog.
Copper
Supports the body’s natural ability to produce healthy blood cells, helping replenish blood loss from delivery and prevent postpartum anemia.
Selenium
Supports thyroid health and may help reduce the risk of postpartum depression.
Zinc
May help reduce the risk of postpartum depression and supports overall postpartum hormonal balance.
Explore Our Placenta Encapsulation Products!
Primary Placenta Products
Support your everyday postpartum recovery with placenta capsules or placenta powder, two effective ways to promote hormonal balance and energy after birth for your daily postpartum healing.
Placenta Add-On Products
Enhance your postpartum recovery with placenta add-on products, including raw smoothie cubes, tincture, and whipped body butter, to support healing during your postpartum wellness journey.
Placenta Keepsakes
Celebrate your baby’s birth story with our collection of placenta keepsakes, including art photos, blood prints, and complimentary cord keepsakes.
Popular Placenta Packages
Explore our full range of placenta packages designed to promote energy, healing, and emotional well-being
after birth.
Cord Keepsake Included In Every Order!!
Service Areas
We proudly serve families living throughout the Bay Area. We are happy to pick up and drop off in any Bay Area location including San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, South SF, Daily City, San Bruno, Fremont, Hayward, Alameda, Gilroy, Morgan Hill, Hollister, Santa Cruz and all surrounding areas.
If you live outside of 30 miles from our placenta preparation location (zip code 94085) there is a one time nominal travel fee of $25. We can alternatively arrange for pick up and drop off at a mutually agreed on meeting location within our travel range.
If you have any questions about your birthing location, please feel free to email us at:
How Can We Support Your Ideal Postpartum?
We’d Love to Hear From You!
At Inspired Placentas, we understand that choosing placenta encapsulation is a meaningful part of your birth and postpartum journey, and we want to make sure every question you have is answered with care and confidence. Whether you’re curious about our placenta encapsulation services, preparation methods, postpartum products, or simply want to learn more before registering, we’re here to help. Reach out through the email link below and a member of our team will be in touch with you soon — we look forward to connecting and supporting you on your postpartum wellness journey.
“As a first-time mom, I worried a lot about my milk supply, but the placenta capsules helped it come in strong and stay consistent without the stress I’d braced myself for. My energy and mood were pretty steady too, which made those early weeks so much more manageable. Working with Tracie was incredibly easy — she answered all of my many questions and made the whole process feel effortless.”
