Honoring the Placenta— Life, Culture and Healing

A thoughtfully crafted guide that bridges the medical, cultural, and emotional significance of the placenta. This booklet walks families and birth workers through what the placenta does, how different cultures have honored it for generations, and practical ways to keep or celebrate it after birth— from placenta prints to encapsulation.

It also includes real-world policies, plus reflections prompts and a coloring page to make the learning personal. Created by Doula and Placenta specialist Alexis Alsup, it’s designed to help parents feel informed and empowered, and to help birth workers support clients with confidence.