To prepare a placenta for encapsulation, it is refrigerated and then processed within 1-3 days after the birth. The placenta is cleaned, steamed, and then it is cut into pieces and dehydrated. Once the placenta is finished dehydrating, it is ground into a fine powder using a food processor and placed into capsules that can be easily swallowed. Depending on the size of the placenta it will yield anywhere from 80-200 capsules.