Placenta Encapsulation Doula Training
Safe · Ethical · Culturally-Rooted Placenta Care

The NBDA Placenta Encapsulation Doula Training prepares doulas and birth workers to safely, ethically, and professionally provide placenta encapsulation services to families. This training centers education, safety, informed consent, and cultural respect while preparing you for NBDA certification.

Why Train with NBDA for Placenta Encapsulation 

  • Black-Led. Community-Rooted. Career-Focused. NBDA is led by career doulas who understand cultural traditions, professional responsibility, and the importance of safe placenta handling practices.
  • Safety and Ethics Come First Our training emphasizes food safety, bloodborne pathogen awareness, informed consent, and professional boundaries when handling biological materials.
  • Training Designed for Real-World Practice You’ll gain practical knowledge for client consultations, preparation methods, storage, documentation, and professional service delivery.
  • Clear Certification Pathway NBDA provides a structured, transparent pathway to certification with defined requirements and timelines.

Placenta Encapsulation Certification 

To apply for certification, trainees must complete all of the following steps within 12 months of training completion:

1. Support Four (4) Families with Placenta Encapsulation Services

Provide placenta encapsulation services for four families
Have each family complete the Client Feedback Form
In your certification application email, list the full names of each client supported

2. Complete Required Safety Trainings

You must complete the following independent trainings:
Bloodborne Pathogens Training
ServSafe (Food Safety) Training
Attach proof of completion for both trainings

3. Pay the Certification Fee

Submit payment using the provided certification payment link
Attach a copy of your payment receipt to your certification application email

 4. Submit Your Certification Application Email

Once all requirements are complete, send an email to: Hello@blackdoulas.org

Your email must include:
Names of the four clients you supported
Proof of Bloodborne Pathogens Training
Proof of ServSafe Training
Attached certification payment receipt
Confirmation that all requirements have been completed
Incomplete applications may delay processing.

Course Overview

NBDA Foundations & Scope of Practice

Understanding the role of the placenta encapsulation doula, ethical considerations, professional boundaries, and NBDA standards.

Placenta Anatomy, Physiology & Cultural Context

Overview of placenta function, common cultural practices, and respectful handling across traditions.

Safety, Sanitation & Food Handling Principles

Introduction to safe handling, sanitation standards, storage, transport, and contamination prevention.

 Encapsulation Methods & Preparation Basics

Foundational education on common encapsulation methods, tools, and preparation workflows.

Client Education, Consent & Documentation

Supporting informed consent, intake processes, service agreements, and client communication.

Building a Professional Placenta Encapsulation Practice

Pricing, policies, scheduling, documentation, and integrating services into a doula or wellness