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Lotus Placenta Services
Placenta Specialist & Postpartum Doula

Gentle, nourishing care for the fourth trimester.

Lotus Placenta Services supports growing families across Southwestern Ontario with placenta encapsulation, postpartum doula care, and gentle newborn guidance, so you can rest, heal, and bond with your baby.

Serving London · Middlesex · Lambton · Elgin · Since 2015
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Capsules often ready in under 24 hours after pickup.

A newborn swaddled in a leaf-print wrap, held by a parent
Welcome

Your trusted postpartum resource.

I am a trained birth and postpartum doula, placenta encapsulation specialist, breastfeeding consultant, and babywearing enthusiast, dedicated to supporting you every step of the way. We serve our local community in person and offer travel and shipping for encapsulation throughout Ontario.

Every placenta encapsulation package includes a two week on-call window around your due date and several weeks of postpartum text support, designed to ease stress and answer your questions so you can focus on healing and bonding.

How I can support you

Care that adapts to your family.

Placenta Encapsulation

Placenta Encapsulation

Your placenta gently prepared into capsules, with a two week on-call window around your due date and weeks of postpartum text support.

A La Carte Items

A La Carte Items

Placenta prints, tinctures, healing salves, and fresh placenta smoothies to customize your postpartum care.

Postpartum Doula Care

Postpartum Doula Care

Feeding tips, light help around the home, and a chance to nap or enjoy a date night, offered with Rebirth Wellness Centre.

In Home Consultations

In Home Consultations

Gentle, hands on guidance for breastfeeding, cloth diapering, and babywearing, in the comfort of your home.

Encapsulation packages

Three ways to begin.

Each can be customized with a la carte add ons like prints, tinctures, and salves.

Package #1

$350

Placenta encapsulation with on-call coverage and postpartum text support.

Package #2

$400

Encapsulation with added postpartum extras for a little more support.

Best Seller

Package #3

$430

Our most complete encapsulation package.

Janice Tadgell with her two daughters at the beach
Meet your specialist

Hi, I'm Janice.

A dedicated birth and postpartum doula serving the London area since 2015, with placenta encapsulation training completed in 2016. My mission is to give you and your family the support and information you need to make informed, confident choices through pregnancy and postpartum.

Read my story
Words from my clients

Cared for, every step.

She was very knowledgeable and answered all of my questions with easy to understand responses. She picked my placenta up from the hospital right away and my capsules were ready in less than 24 hours. She was so encouraging and empowering through the last month of my pregnancy.
Kayla
We began with a breastfeeding consultation, and she has continued to support me through a low supply and deciding what was best for my son, myself, and my family. Her support and advice have been integral to me feeling comfortable with my decisions.
Shelby
I don't live anywhere near Janice, but she stepped up and supported me from afar. She saw the warning signs and followed up. If you're wondering if a doula really makes a difference, the answer is unequivocally yes.
Janelle
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Let's talk about your postpartum plan.

All consultations are complimentary. Reach out and I will be in touch within 48 hours to answer your questions.